World Octopus Day
October 8
According to HuffPost.com, Scientists say octopuses are capable of learning from experience and maintaining short and long-term memory. They’ve also been observed using tools in an intelligent manner — such as coconuts for personal fortresses. An Octopus has three hearts… two hearts serve to move blood past the gills, while the third pumps blood through the rest of the body. Since octopuses have no bones in their bodies, they can squeeze through the tiniest of cracks, making them masterful escape artists. For ocean predators, octopuses are some of the most difficult prey to spot. Their skin changes color and pattern to blend in with their surroundings. For all of their amazing abilities, octopuses have short lives that typically last only a few years. Some species drop dead after just six months.
National Pierogi Day
October 8
Traditionally, pierogi are dough dumplings boiled, then fried in butter and filled with potatoes, cheese, and/or sauerkraut. The word “pierogi” is derived from the Slavic root word for “festival.” there is a geographical region dubbed the “Pierogi Pocket” which makes up approximately 68% of pierogi consumption in the U.S. This pocket includes New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Chicago, Detroit, parts of the northern Midwest and southern New England.
Today’s Birthdays of Note….
Chevy Chase – Actor & Comedian – born in New York City, New York
Matt Damon – Actor –born in Boston, Massachusetts
