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    Aug. 26: National Toilet Paper Day, First Televised Baseball Game, National Dog Day, National Cherry Popsicle Day, Women's Equality Day

    By Pam Gaulin | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Thu, Aug 25, 2011
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    National Toilet Paper Day

    Isn't every day toilet paper day? That seems accurate in the U.S. where the average consumer uses more than 20,805 sheets annually, according to Earth411. The first documented use of toilet paper can be traced to the 6th century, in early medieval China, according to the Shanghai News and Press Bureau. Paper is one of China's greatest inventions, and the Chinese had been using paper as wrapping and padding material in China since the 2nd century BC.

    The first time toilet paper sold on a roll was on Aug. 26, 1871, according to Dickinson College. Charmin is celebrating by breaking the Guinness World Record for the "World's Largest Toilet Roll."

    First Televised Baseball Game

    Take me out to the... couch? For the first time, baseball fans could watch a major league baseball game from home. On Aug. 26, 1939, WXBS (New York, NY) broadcast a double header between the Brooklyn Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds. According to authors James Walker and Robert Bellamy, baseball attendance is high because of the sport's "constant presence on television."

    National Dog Day

    Every dog has its day. Aug. 26 is for all dogs. National Dog Day encourages pet parents to recognize their dogs for their loyalty, love and lifesaving skills, according to the Animal Miracle Network.

    * Take your dog for an extra-long walk or to the local dog-friendly park.

    * Buy a new toy for your favorite canine.

    * Volunteer your time to a local dog shelter or help find homes for adoptable dogs.

    National Cherry Popsicle Day

    Summer has melted away as fast as an ice pop on a hot day. Savor the last days of summer be celebrating National Cherry Popsicle Day on Aug. 26. According to Popsicle, cherry is their most popular flavor.

    Women's Equality Day

    The 19th Amendment, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex with regard to voting. According to the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration the 19th Amendment:

    * Was passed by Congress June 4, 1919

    * Was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920

    * Was ratified as part of the U.S. Constitution on Aug. 26, 1920.

    Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Charmin would be celebrating National Toilet Paper Day by giving away coupons on August 26 on its Facebook page. The coupon giveaway was on August 23.

     

    10 comments

    • McMoe
      McMoe  •  9 mths ago
      I can compare my personal TP use with that of a 1-pack a day cigarette smoker, hence most days I use 1 entire roll. Some people can't understand this. I've told old friends to just bury me with a roll--usually when someone is looking for me & asks "Where's Moe?" the answer's gonna be--"in the bathroom!" ;)
    • Carm316
      Carm316  •  9 mths ago
      Gosh.... where do they come up with all these "Days". Just saying .....
    • A different Bill
      A different Bill  •  9 mths ago
      I wonder how Michael Vick will celebrate National Dog Day?
      • Bill
        Bill 9 mths ago
        WITH MUSTARD AND KETCHUP
    • Mark
      Mark  •  9 mths ago
      So how many of you are going to TP houses later tonight?
    • Mark
      Mark  •  9 mths ago
      Women's Equality Day - Was passed by Congress June 4, 1919 and still as of Aug. 26th 2011, nearly 100 years later women STILL have to fight for REAL EQUALITY! This nation is a joke on so many different levels!
      • T.M.
        T.M. 9 mths ago
        move out of her if you dont love her,,,iv worked many union jobs were they have tobe a percentage of females and blacks on the job site befor anyone else was hired,,,
      • Bill
        Bill 9 mths ago
        Nonsence This is 2011 not 1968 Every one has to fight for equality and fight harder for superiorty thats the American way. Grow up get a pair
    • VoteNixonshead2012
      VoteNixonshead2012  •  9 mths ago
      Does Sheryl Crowe Celebrate Toliet paper day by using her hand to wipe?
    • VoteNixonshead2012
      VoteNixonshead2012  •  9 mths ago
      On this Day in 100 more years, the Chicago CUBS will still have not won a World Series.
    • Leftover
      Leftover  •  9 mths ago
      The VERY early eco-freak Francois Rabelais suggested an alternative to toilet paper in his 16th-century classic "The Amazing Adventures of Gargantua and Pantagruel." One of the giants, probably Pantagruel, is represented as insisting that a nice clean live goose was much to be preferred, since the goose would clean itself up afterward. Softer, too.
    • Sali
      Sali  •  9 mths ago
      Happy National Toilet Paper Day, everybody!
    • Bill
      Bill  •  9 mths ago
      :)
      • Mark
        Mark 9 mths ago
        You're a douche!
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