United Nations & International Observances

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See also Holidays & Observances. 

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<div>International Day of Democracy</div>
International Day of Democracy

According to the U.N.,"The International Day of Democracy provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. Democracy is as much a process as a goal, and only with the full participation of and...

<div>International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism</div>
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism was established by the U.N. General Assembly to honor and support the victims and survivors of terrorism and to promote and protect the...

<div>International Day of the Girl Child</div>
International Day of the Girl Child

In 1995, at the World Conference on Women in Beijing, countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action – the most progressive blueprint ever for advancing the rights of not only women...

<div>International Youth Day</div>
International Youth Day

International Youth Day seeks to raise awareness to the cultural and legal issues faced by youth throughout the world. The United Nations defines youth as people between the ages of 15 and 24 years. In 1995, the...

<div>International Day of Peace and World Day of Peace</div>
International Day of Peace and World Day of Peace

Established in 1981, International Day of Peace provides a date for all people, the world over, to commit to peace. In 2001, the General Assembly voted unanimously to designate the Day as a period of non-violence...

<div>World Day of Social Justice</div>
World Day of Social Justice

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<div>World Environment Day</div>
World Environment Day

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 and is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. First held in 1974, it has been a...

<div>World Habitat Day</div>
World Habitat Day

In 1985, the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is...

<div>World Humanitarian Day</div>
World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day seeks to recognize the compassion and bravery of humanitarian workers. Designated by the United Nations in December of 2008 to honor the sacrifices of humanitarian workers, it is celebrated...

<div>World Teachers' Day</div>
World Teachers' Day

Held annually on October 5, this day gives us an opportunity to express our appreciation to our teachers for the special contributions they make to education throughout the school year. Let your favorite teacher...

<div>World Tourism Day</div>
World Tourism Day

On Sept. 27 each year, the world celebrates World Tourism Day. The Day encourages awareness of the importance of tourism, as well as its cultural worth.

Reticulated Python | SciShorts in Spanish Intermediate

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Reticulated Python | SciShorts in Spanish Intermediate
Produced in Spanish, this series contains 20 lessons on the intermediate level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. One of the largest snakes in the world is the reticulated python...
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Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in Spanish Intermediate
Produced in Spanish, this series contains 20 lessons on the intermediate level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats...
Bluet | Forty Acre Rock (S.C.)

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Bluet | Forty Acre Rock (S.C.)
Spring blooming annual bluet Houstonia pusilla, also referred to as the Tiny or Small bluet. Houstonia pusilla Also called Tiny or Small Bluet Member coffee family Name means “Tiny” Annual herb with...
Reticulated Python | SciShorts in Spanish Beginner

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Reticulated Python | SciShorts in Spanish Beginner
Produced in Spanish, this series contains 20 lessons on the intermediate level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. One of the largest snakes in the world is the reticulated python...
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Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in Spanish Beginner
Produced in Spanish, this series contains 20 lessons on the beginner level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats are...
African Penguin | SciShorts in French Beginner Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in French Beginner

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Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in French Beginner
Produced in French, this series contains 20 lessons on the beginner level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats are...
African Penguin | SciShorts in French Beginner Tomistoma Crocodile | SciShorts in French Beginner

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Tomistoma Crocodile | SciShorts in French Beginner
Produced in French, this series contains 20 lessons on the beginner level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. One of the most unusual and little known of the crocodilians is the...
African Penguin | SciShorts in French Beginner Reticulated Python | SciShorts in French Beginner

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Reticulated Python | SciShorts in French Beginner
Produced in French, this series contains 20 lessons on the beginner level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. One of the largest snakes in the world is the reticulated python...
Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in Japanese Intermediate

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Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in Japanese Intermediate
Produced in Japanese, this series contains 20 lessons on the beginner level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats...
Tomistoma Crocodile | SciShorts in Japanese Beginner Reticulated Python | SciShorts in Japanese Beginner

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Reticulated Python | SciShorts in Japanese Beginner
Produced in Japanese, this series contains 20 lessons on the beginner level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. One of the largest snakes in the world is the reticulated python...
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Tomistoma Crocodile | SciShorts in Japanese Beginner
Produced in Japanese, this series contains 20 lessons on the beginner level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. One of the most unusual and little known of the crocodilians is the...
Tomistoma Crocodile | SciShorts in Japanese Beginner Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in Japanese Beginner

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Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in Japanese Beginner
Produced in Japanese, this series contains 20 lessons on the beginner level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats...
Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in German Beginner Reticulated Python | SciShorts in German Beginner

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Reticulated Python | SciShorts in German Beginner
Produced in German, this series contains 20 lessons on the beginner level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. One of the largest snakes in the world is the reticulated python...
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Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in German Beginner
Produced in German, this series contains 20 lessons on the beginner level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats are...
Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in German Beginner Tomistoma Crocodile | SciShorts in German Beginner

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Tomistoma Crocodile | SciShorts in German Beginner
Produced in German, this series contains 20 lessons on the beginner level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. One of the most unusual and little known of the crocodilians is the...
Zebra | SciShorts in French Intermediate Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in French Intermediate

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Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in French Intermediate
Produced in French, this series contains 20 lessons on the intermediate level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats...
Huck's Defeat | Palmetto Scene Former Slave Elias Hill's Untold Story | Palmetto Scene

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Former Slave Elias Hill's Untold Story | Palmetto Scene
Allison Creek Presbyterian Church Pastor, Sam McGregor, explains, “It’s the greatest story of African American liberation that’s never been told…that centered around the life of Elias Hill, who was a...
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The Way Home, Part 6
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Veterans provide advice to future generations, and reflect on the responsibilities that come with freedom, and their wishes for a world without war. They remember those who didn't survive, and they...
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The Way Home, Part 2
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With its navy destroyed, the Japanese have come to recognize that their last line of defense is through suicide attacks on American ships. From the American ships, the kamikazes looked like a swarm of...
Bluet | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Bluet | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.) | NatureScene
• Hedyotis procumbens • Member of coffee family • Also called Trailing Bluet or Innocence • Perennial herb with shallow roots • Low-growing loose tufts 10 - 15 cm tall • White flowers bloom from July...