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    Celebrating Friendship Day: Buddies in the Wild

    Jul 28, 2026 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    In the United States, we celebrate the annual Friendship Day on the first Sunday in August, which this year is August 2. (The globally recognized date established by the United Nations is July 30.) This designated day is meant to honor the bonds that enrich our lives and to promote peace, solidarity and cross-cultural understanding.

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    The Benefits of Being a “Birdbrain”

    Sep 30, 2025 · Candice Gaukel Andrews

    The word birdbrain became a common slang term for a stupid person in the early 20th century. And while it’s still sometimes used as an insult, it’s a misnomer. In fact, the brains of birds are so large (relative to their body size) that scientists say they are practically braincases with beaks.