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Aesthetic affront
Astrology is an aesthetic affront. It cheapens astronomy, like using Beethoven for commercial jingles.
Richard Dawkins
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Astronomers agree
At night astronomers agree.
Matthew Prior
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Astronomy teaches men humility
Astronomy, as nothing else can do, teaches men humility.
Arthur C. Clarke
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Best at night
Astronomers, like burglars and jazz musicians, operate best at night.
Miles Kington, Welcome to Kington, 1989
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Correct use
Astronomy teaches the correct use of the sun and the planets.
Stephen Leacock
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It does at first appear
It does at first appear that an astronomer rapt in abstraction, while he gazes on a star, must feel more exquisite than a farmer who in conducting his team.
Isaac D’Israeli
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Most people today still believe
Most people today still believe, perhaps unconsciously, in the heliocentric universe every newspaper in the land has a section on astrology, yet few have anything at all on astronomy.
Hannes Alfven
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Much more fun
Astronomy’s much more fun when you’re not an astronomer.
Brian May
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We were wrong
Certainly the history of astronomy shows that every time we thought we were special, we were wrong.
Seth Shostak
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International Workers’ Day (May Day)
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National Day of Prayer
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World Press Freedom Day
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Free Comic Book Day
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International Firefighters’ Day
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International Day of the Midwife (International Midwives Day)
International Day of the Midwife was first celebrated May 5, 1991, and has since been observed in over 50 nations around the world.
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International No Diet Day
It is the time of year that so many of us begin to think about the coming summer months of bared bodies — shorts, swimsuits, sleeveless tops. Fo..→
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National Nurse Week and National Nurses Day or National RN Recognition Day
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School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day in Ohio
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Teacher Appreciation Day in Ohio
The first Tuesday of the first full week in May is designated as "Teacher Appreciation Day."
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World Asthma Day
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Day of the Teacher in California
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Emancipation Day in Mississippi
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Hernando de Soto Day
Hernando de Soto (c. 1500 – May 21, 1542) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led the first European expedition deep into the territory ..→
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National Student Nurses Day
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Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
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Truman Day in Missouri
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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
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Ascension of Jesus
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Confederate Memorial Day in North and South Carolina (State holiday)
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International Migratory Bird Day
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International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day
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International Nurses Day
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World Migratory Bird Day
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International Day of Families
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Malcolm X Day in Berkeley, California
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World Hypertension Day
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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
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International Museum Day
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Day of the Holy Trinity. Pentecost
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International AIDS Memorial Day
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Emancipation Day in Florida
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National Vegetarian Week
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Ohio Turfgrass Week
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World Metrology Day
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International Tea Day
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
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International Day for Biological Diversity
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Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Day in Ohio
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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
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International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories
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Jefferson Davis’ Birthday in Mississippi
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International Day of UN Peacekeepers
As of January 31, 2015, 91 802 servicemen and military observers, 12 433 policemen, 5325 international civil servants, 11 762 local civil serva..→
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World Multiple Sclerosis Day (World MS Day)
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