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World Laboratory Animal Day is April 23. On that day pay tribute to all those furry little critters who have endured so much.
Science Links
Physics: a word that frightens most high school students. However, we here at Bizarre American Holidays embrace that which is feared by others. Go to the Physics Connection.
Physics and Chemistry
- National Metric Week--2nd week of October
- Bunsen Burner Day--March 31
- Create a Vacuum Day--February 4
- National Mole Day--October 23
- Good Ol' Avogadro, he was a swell guy. Can you say
three times fast?
Astronomy and Geology
- Old Rock Day--January 7
- Jewel Day--March 13
- Richter Scale Day--April 26
- Near Miss Day--March 23
- On this day the Earth came close to impacting with an asteroid.
- Meteor Day--June 30
Botany and Biology
- Zoo and Aquarium Month--June 1-30
- Moth-er Day--March 14
- For those who collect moths, in case you were wondering
- Plant a Flower Day--2nd Sunday in March
- National Garden Month--April 1-30
- National Rose Month--June 1-30
- Wildflower Week--May 1-7
Computer Science
- Computer Learning Month--October 1-31
- National Computer Education Week--May 1-7
All jewels are old rocks, so kill two holidays with one stone by going to the Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection.