Friday, November 19, 2010

World Toilet Day 2010

Today is the 323rd day of the year. There are 42 days remaining until the end of the year (36 days till Christmas). If your birthday is today, you are a Scorpio.

World Toilet Day is a day to celebrate the importance of sanitation and raise awareness for the 2.6 billion people (nearly half of the world's population) who don't have access to toilets and proper sanitation.  The World Toilet Organization (WTO), a non-profit organization has posted some facts to help understand the issue.

November 19th is also Have A Bad Day Day

On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address. On 19 November 19, 1868, the U.S. Marine Corps adopted their emblem. It was also during this time that "The Marines' Hymn" was first heard.

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Feature for November 19, 2010

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