National Pet Rock Day – September 4, 2022, history, quotes

National Pet Rock Day – September 4, 2022, history, quotes The first Sunday in September marks National Pet Rock Day each year, this year on September 4. For those who don’t know what they are, what rock have you been hiding under? Not a pet rock for sure. Pet rocks are extraordinary pets adopted by hundreds across the country. You might wonder why someone would keep a rock as a pet. Well, think about it. Rocks don’t need grooming, they don’t require visits to the vet, they don’t eat, never…

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Eat an Extra Dessert Day – September 4, 2022, history, quotes

The term dessert stems from the French word ‘desservir,’ meaning ‘to clear the table.’ After the main meal the table is cleared of used dishes and dessert is then served.

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Newspaper Carrier Day – September 4, 2021, history, quotes

Ever since the invention of the press, there have been newspaper carriers. Those intrepid souls who bring out the latest hot sheet carrying the most recent news have used all sorts of methods to perform their duties and bring us the best of stories.

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