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Today we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the inscription of the Škocjan Caves on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The park's diversity is created by the gorge, abysses, and caves, as well as a series of valleys and the karst surface. Did you know that you can see the deepest underground canyon in the world in the Škocjan Caves?

Buy Nothing Day is a day that draws attention to the problems of global consumerism, the endless accumulation of things and the consumption of global resources. Therefore, avoid any purchases today, and above all, add the following rules to the list:

1. Don't buy if you don't need to.

2. Exchange, borrow, do it yourself, fix it.

3. Buy local and seasonal, promote local micro-economy.

Obesity is a disease and must be treated as one. We all have a role to play in supporting and advocating for people living with obesity. So today invite your family or friends and be active: go cycling, hiking, running, take a long walk. 

Let Thanksgiving remind us of what, and most of all, for whom we are grateful. Just as we cannot survive without the goods that nature gives us, we cannot survive without the warmth and human relationships given to us by those closest to us. So let's be thankful for them and say a loud THANK YOU!

Today's unique talent day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate our individuality. Can you paint a picture using a special technique? Can you sing differently? Leave your signature on special creations on a plate? Design clothes from sustainable or recycled materials? Proudly show off your talent!

Espresso is considered an icon of coffee drinks and is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Did you know that Finns, Norwegians, and Dutch drink the most coffee in Europe? Slovenia holds fourth place, as its inhabitants drink an average of 1.68 cups of coffee a day.

In 2017, a group of Slovenian scientists and researchers from the Clinical Institute of Medical Genetics, University Medical Center, were the first in the world to discover a new gene for premature ageing. The discovery is of paramount importance, making it easier for geneticists to identify rare diseases.

A recent study by LG Electronics reveals that the average person spends more than 78,000 hours in front of the television in their lifetime. Is that enough time to watch all the new shows on Netflix? On today's Television Day, you can treat yourself to a movie marathon without a guilty conscience. Don't forget the popcorn!

Let's celebrate this day with our children or wake up the child inside us – let's play board games, enjoy educational videos, jump into a nearby puddle or go down the slide.

World Toilet Day emphasizes the importance of access to toilets and the importance of hygiene and health. Did you know that more people in the world own mobile phones than toilets?

One of the main tasks of modern philosophy is to contribute to a more lasting, better, and fairer world. So, on this day, go and attend training for environmental ethics and sustainable development and embark on the path of finding sustainable solutions.

World Students Day is a symbol of all students and their efforts towards respecting human rights and creating a more democratic society. Let this day encourage you to think about your mission and responsibility to the community. Therefore, actively participate and strive for better conditions for education, increased youth social position and overall better society.

Among other things, globalization brings multiculturalism. This day is dedicated to raising awareness of respecting different cultures, beliefs, and traditions. What can you do to improve the attitude towards immigrants living in your local environment?

Choose the most colourful and funky socks you have in your closet and make yourself an eye-catching day.

Polygenic disease or diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which the blood sugar level is too high. Its incidence is rising sharply. More than 1.1 million children and adolescents living with type 1 diabetes. This year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, which is the only effective way to fight diabetes.