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February 26 is the International Tongue Twister Contest Day, a day that challenges individuals to test their skills and have fun in speech intricacies. At the same time, it is Letter to an Elder Day, National Pistachio Day, Thermos Bottle Day, and more.

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Organic pistachio nuts in wooden bowl

National Pistachio Day

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Honoring one of the world's oldest and healthiest nuts.

Two cute sisters reading a fairy tale by candlelight

Tell a Fairy Tale Day

#Culture#Fun#Books

Encouraging reliving magical stories and the tradition of storytelling.

Interesting Facts of February 26th

  1. 1. Robert Watson-Watt first demonstrated the use of radar on February 26, 1935. Radar now has extensive uses including air traffic control, weather monitoring, and military applications.
  2. 2. The World Trade Center in New York City was bombed on February 26, 1993. This was the first terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
  3. 3. Jupiter's moon, Himalia, was discovered by Charles Dillon Perrine on February 26, 1904.
  4. 4. The Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona and Acadia National Park in Maine. were established by President Woodrow Wilson on February 26, 1919.