The Slovenian mermaid, Alenka Artnik, set a new world record on this day in 2000. She reached 114 m in the freediving monofin discipline in Sharm El-Sheikh. On July 22 in 2021, she broke her own record in Long Island when she touched bottom at 122 m.
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Alenka Artnik sets a record with the single fin
Nachos day
Sometimes they are dipped into hot and spicy sauce. Other times in creamy one. But one is certain: nachos are delicious and popular all around the world. So, celebrate World nacho Day by visiting the nearest Mexican restaurant and treat yourselves to nachos with a selection of yummy dips. Then, those true party animals out there, throw a nacho party at your house. Vamos!
Matrix is played in cinemas around the world in 2003
On this day in 2003, at precisely 2 o'clock Greenwich time, cinemas worldwide simultaneously screened the last part of the successful trilogy Matrix Reloaded. So if you haven't seen this cult classic starring Keanu Reeves, tonight is the night to let the characters take you into the Matrix.
International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying
Almost every second teenager between 13 and 15 has already been affected by physical or online abuse at school or close by. So let's teach younger children about the abuse and encourage them to become kinder and more tolerant of their friends.
Stress Awareness Day
It's a perfect day to show stress a big STOP sign. We live in a time when it's impossible to avoid stress since it chases us everywhere. So, let's gift ourselves with some enjoyable and relaxing activities: sports, meditation, playing with our children, walking in nature, cooking, or watching a game.
Movember
November is the month when men let their beards grow and twirl their moustaches. Join the #movember movement and speak for early detection of male diseases.
World Vegan Day
Eating vegetable-based food can work miracles for your health and the health of our planet. So today, have a go at cooking vegan and put at least one vegan dish on your menu.
Halloween
Prepare for this long, gloomy night appropriately: invite friends and compete in carving pumpkins, prepare a magic concoction, or find out who is the first to find a black cat.
Haunted Refrigerator Night
Have a fast day and avoid the fridge after 6 pm. You never know which forbidden food can spoil your evening or morning weighing.
Internet Day
This day is dedicated to the Internet, which answers all questions - anywhere and anytime. However, since many pitfalls await you online, today, you can learn about the safe use of the Internet and finally surf carefree.
The first lace school was founded in Idrija in 1876
Did you know that lacemaking has had a long tradition in Slovenia? As early as 1876, an independent lace school was established in Idrija, which laid the foundations for lacemaking in our country. Today, the inhabitants of Idrija celebrate the lace tradition with the annual traditional international lace festival.
World Day for Audio-visual Heritage
UNESCO declared October 27 World Day for Audio-visual Heritage to highlight the paramount importance of audio-visual material and the media, such as films, video and sound recordings, radio and television. To appropriately celebrate this day, watch an old black and white movie. Which one will you choose?
Intersex Awareness Day
Being intersexual is not a disease, as it is a natural development of the human body. According to some estimates, up to 1.7% of the population has intersex characteristics. On this international day, support the movement against the mutilation of the bodies of people born slightly different but still healthy.
World Pasta Day
Pasta! Spaghetti! Macaroni! Noodles! Every Slovene dialect names pasta in its own way, but we all adore them in 1001 ways. So, invite your friends or gather your family at the table and make a competition to prepare this oldest fast food in the world! Of course, the loser washes the dishes!
Global Media and Information Literacy Week
Global Media and Information Literacy Week, held under the auspices of UNESCO, encourages citizens to become media and information literate. Find the nearest event taking place as part of this global week and acquire new skills.