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National Sea-Monkey Day

Today is National Sea-Monkey Day! Sea-monkeys, which are also called “brine shrimp,” are small crustaceans that live in salt lakes. People in the United States have been keeping sea-monkeys as pets since the 1960s. Ever wondered how the sea-monkey got its name? These underwater creatures have long tails and demonstrate playful, monkey-like behavior!

One of the most fascinating characteristics of the sea-monkey is its ability to live for years as an egg before hatching. Purchased sea-monkeys only begin to hatch and grow once you’ve added the proper nutrients to the water environment. Fun Fact: Sea-monkeys have three eyes and breathe through their feet!

To celebrate National Sea-Monkey Day, buy some sea-monkeys of your own and enjoy watching them grow!

Today is also Biographer's Day

 
May is National Bike Month & National Strawberry Month & National Hamburger Month

This week is American Craft Beer Week

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History for May 16  1866 - The U.S. Congress authorized the first 5-cent piece to be minted. 1946 - "Annie Get Your Gun" opened on Broadway. 1965 - The Beach Boys appeared on the "The Ed Sullivan Show" and performed "Help Me Rhonda." 1985 - Michael Jordan was named Rookie of the Year in the NBA. 1991 - Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress. 2000 - U.S. First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton was nominated to run for U.S. Senator in New York. She was the first U.S. first lady to run for public office. _________________________________________________________ "A person who knows all sciences but does not know himself is a poor and ignorant person. He who does not know anything except for his inner spiritual self is an enlightened person." --Leo Tolstoy