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SUMMARY:National Paranormal Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year on May 3rd National Paranormal Day people who believe in paranormal activities are encouraged to get together and share their experiences with each other. \n\n\n \n#NationalParanormalDay\nParanormal is a term used to describe occurrences that can’t be explained by ordinary scientific measures. They are outside the norm. Many words leap to mind when speaking of the paranormal. Ghosts\, hauntings\, spirit\, or poltergeist name a few. However\, an extraterrestrial and clairvoyance also fall into the category\, too. Have you ever felt a sense of Deja vu? Some believe the feeling is related to the paranormal. Are strange orbs in the night an apparition or simply a moth catching the light? \nNearly every city in the country has a house or location that holds a mystical presence. Whether the history associated with the location or personal experiences\, certain places radiate the paranormal. Others need a time of day or year for their mystery to unfold. Even still\, it might depend on who spins the tale. A good storyteller can make just about anyone’s spine tingle. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PARANORMAL DAY\nExplore the paranormal – if you dare. What’s your favorite ghost story? Discover paranormal hotbeds in your area. Even those who don’t believe in the paranormal can participate in the day. There are a wide variety of movies\, documentaries\, science-fiction books\, and television shows specializing in this genre. \nShare your experiences using #NationalParanormalDay to post on social media. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Star Wars Day
DESCRIPTION:May the Fourth be with you each year on National Star Wars Day. Or is it\, “May the force be with you?” It all depends on whether you like using puns or not. \n\n\n \n#NationalStarWarsDay\nThousands of Star Wars enthusiasts celebrate this day each year with parties and celebrations around the nation.  If you a fan\, then National Star Wars Day allows you to dress like your favorite character\, say your favorite lines from the series and catch a movie or read a book. \nStar Wars fans didn’t first introduce the often quoted phrase on May 4th. It was 1979\, and Britain elected the first female Prime Minister\, Margaret Thatcher. On May 4th\, the day she took office\, the Conservative Party placed an advertisement in The London Evening News\, which read\, “May the Fourth Be with You\, Maggie. Congratulations.” \n\n\n\n \nStar Wars creator\, George Lucas\, was asked during a 2005 interview on a German news TV channel to say the famous sentence “May the Force Be with You.”   Upon doing so\, the interpreter interpreted the sentence into German as Am4 Mai sind wir bei Ihnen (On May 4 we are with you). TV Total captured this and aired it on May 18\, 2005. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL STAR WARS DAY\n\nWear your Wookie costume.\nBring your lightsaber to school or the office.\nGreet people with “May The Fourth Be With You”.\nWatch some Star Wars films.\nPlay Star Wars trivia.\nMake some outer space snacks.\nUse #NationalStarWarsDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Derby Day
DESCRIPTION:The Kentucky Derby is a tradition that takes place on the first Saturday in May. \n#KentuckyDerby\nIts long and storied history brings out a taste for mint juleps\, colorful sun hats and a thrill for the race.  The jockeys and horses will prepare for the day at Churchill Downs in Louisville\, Kentucky. The first in the Triple Crown series\, The Kentucky Derby will be followed The Preakness Stakes and The Belmont Stakes. While both The Preakness and The Belmont are the older races\, The Derby has run continuously since its inception in 1875. \nThe beautiful horses and the bustling crowds under the spring sunshine make for an exciting day of racing.  Add to the months of training and any money at stake\, and the nervous butterflies of the event \n\n\n \n\n\nHOW TO OBSERVE KENTUCKY DERBY\n\n\nThe Kentucky Derby is broadcast live\, so anyone can enjoy the thrill of the race.  Tune in\, or go to the race. Pick your horse and cheer for place\, show or win! Use #KentuckyDerby to share on social media. \n\n\n \nKENTUCKY DERBY HISTORY\nThe Kentucky Derby’s first race took place on May 17\, 1875. It was inspired by the Epsom Derby in England attended by the grandson of Meriwether Lewis Clark. In 1872\, William Clark traveled to Europe and developed a taste for horseracing after his experiences at the Epsom Derby. Upon returning to the U.S.\, he pursued creating a Thoroughbred racetrack in Kentucky. In 1875\, the Kentucky Derby was born in Louisville and has remained ever since. \nSource Link
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