August 8, 2022 - National Dollar Day | National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor's Porch Day

Welcome to August 8th, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a well traveled bill and an overzealous fruit. Here in the United States, it’s estimated that one dollar bills exchange hands at least 110 times a year. And because they’re passed around so frequently, they have a shorter lifespan than our larger currency. A one dollar bill lasts only about 6 years, whereas a one hundred dollar bill can last up to 15 years. Most paper would tear or fade from all that use, but here in the United States we have a solution. Our notes are made from an exclusive blend of cotton and linen, which is a closely guarded secret. Due to counterfeiting, the design of larger bills has changed over the years. But the dollar has remained the same for more than fifty years. On National Dollar Day we celebrate the bill that has probably already out traveled you. Backyard vegetable gardens can be difficult to maintain. Carrots, tomatoes, beans…you never know what kind of harvest will come from weeks and months of care and cultivation. One summertime vegetable that’s easy—almost too easy—is the zucchini. This squash seems to grow no matter what the weather or quality of your soil. In fact, one plant can yield up to 10 pounds of fruit, leaving gardeners with more zucchini than is humanly possible to consume. And yes, it’s technically a fruit. If you’re overwhelmed by your zucchini harvest, enjoy National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day and hope that they’re not celebrating too. I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices