Holidays 2021-02-20
Observances today cover stuff like social justice, handcuffs, getting rid of unwanted books, loving your pet, scaring away cold weather by shouting "Hoodie Hoo!", cherry pie, pangolins, and whales: Cherry Pie Day Clean Out Your Bookcase Day Love Your Pet Day National Handcuff Day Northern Hemisphere Hoodie Hoo Day World Day of Social Justice World Pangolin Day World Whale Day On this date in 1912 a patent was issued for the adjustable handcuff, giving law enforcement a better way to restrain people they arrest. In truth, I'm skeptical that shouting "Hoodie Hoo!" will drive away cold/snowy weather, though if things continue I may give it a try. There are a few different dates for World Whale Day, so don't be surprised if you see it showing up on other days around now. Pangolins (aka Scaly Anteaters) are endangered, at least partly because they're used as folk remedies in Asian medicines. Pangolins would appreciate it if you raised awareness of their plig...