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Arbor Day (Costa Rica)

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Arbor Day (Costa Rica)

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  • Day of Valdemar and Reunion Day (Flag Day) (Denmark)

    Day of Valdemar and Reunion Day (Flag Day) (Denmark)

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  • Engineer's Day (Italy)

    Engineer's Day (Italy)

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  • Global Wind Day (international)

    Global Wind Day (international)

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  • National Beer Day (United Kingdom)

    National Beer Day (United Kingdom)

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  • National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)

    National Salvation Day (Azerbaijan)

    Celebrated on this day.

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Kitchen · Today

Recipe

15-Minute Canned Beans Stir Fry

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15-Minute Canned Beans Stir Fry

Prep 15 min

Slice canned beans thin. Heat oil on high. Cook canned beans 3 min, add avocado and corn, stir fry 3 more min. Add lime and toss. Serve over tortillas.

Ingredients

avocado, lime, canned beans, corn, tortillas

History

On This Day

7 events
The Troubles: The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) detonates a powerful truck bomb in the middle of Manchester, England, devastating the city centre and injuring 200 people.

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1996

The Troubles: The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) detonates a powerful truck bomb in the middle of Manchester, England, devastating the city centre and injuring 200 people.

  • 1991

    In the Philippines, Mount Pinatubo erupts in the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, killing over 800 people.

  • 1988

    The Ariane 4 rocket is launched on its maiden flight.

  • 1919

    John Alcock and Arthur Brown complete the first nonstop transatlantic flight when they reach Clifden, County Galway, Ireland.

  • 1846

    The Oregon Treaty extends the border between the United States and British North America, established by the Treaty of 1818, westward to the Pacific Ocean.

  • 1312

    At the Battle of Rozgony, King Charles I of Hungary wins a decisive victory over the family of Palatine Amade Aba.

  • 1219

    Northern Crusades: Danish victory at the Battle of Lindanise (modern-day Tallinn) establishes the Danish Duchy of Estonia.

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Birthdays

Born Today

4
  • Bayley

    1989·American wrestler

  • Víctor Cabedo

    1989·Spanish cyclist (died 2012)

  • Bryan Clauson

    1989·American race car driver (died 2016)

  • Mohamed Salah

    1992·Egyptian footballer

Wire · Dispatch

Florida Man

1 story
  • A Florida man, who found the mass to be noisy, pushed the priest and pushed the mass to the ground

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By the Numbers

Number of the Day

166

Day of 365 · 45% complete

Element

Og · Oganesson

Heaviest element

Math

166 is even

Today's Season

Horoscope

Gemini

Gemini

May 21 – Jun 20

Element
Air
Ruler
Mercury

The importance of community is emphasized while the Aries Moon aspects Saturn and Pluto, sweet Gemini. Spread around opportunities where you can, and don't hesitate to ask for advice or assistance. You may encounter an influential peer that expands your horizons, so be open to fresh connections. If you need to make a good impression, search for clues that suggest you and your counterpart have something in common. You could find a kindred spirit if you embrace the unconventional. Keep tabs on your indulgences when Luna squares Jupiter, especially where online shopping or scrolling social media feeds are concerned.

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Coming Up

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Wellness · 5 min

Desk Break

2 min
Person stretching at desk

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Full body Desk Break

Micro movement, macro impact

The Routine

  1. Standing Leg Raises: 10× each
  2. Doorway Chest Stretch: 15s
  3. Prayer Press: 10×

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Movie trivia in six connections.

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This day in U.S. history, as trivia.

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