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"Cheers!" All lovers of this bitter but refreshing drink celebrate today gin-tonic day. Although gin has only become popular in recent years, it has a rich and long history behind it. Did you know that gin was first distilled by the Dutch in the 17th century and used for medicinal purposes?

Tidy up your virtual desktop by deleting unnecessary applications and documents and sorting others into folders. Share your tips and offer help to technically less skilled people.

Poverty is present in all countries of the world, and, according to rough estimates, 800 million people live in extreme poverty. Everyone can actively contribute to poverty eradication, so: donate to organizations and support programs that focus on poverty eradication, donate things you don't need, join a voluntary association that cares for the poor elderly or children, and call on those responsible to finally take action and reduce poverty.

Today it's all about food. From pizza to pasta, from apples to fresh tomatoes and all the good stuff in between - today we can indulge in as many amazing dishes and ingredients as World Food Day celebrates. Let´s choose local foods and take care not to throw away leftovers.

Let's stretch our legs today! It's World Walking Day. Go for a long walk, hike in the hills, or find one of the themed trails near you. Choose to walk up the stairs instead of using the elevator and walk to work and the shop.

To reduce the impact people have on our planet, we must follow international standards. Do you know the standards for environmental protection? Go ahead and look them up!

Girls, women, young ladies, leave your bra at home today! By the way, did you know that the Slovenian company Lisca became famous in Yugoslavia with the Majda bra as far back as 1955?

Choose a hike along the most beautiful scenic mountain road in Slovenia and enjoy the view of the stunning Julian Alps. On October 12, 1938, the construction of the highest Slovenian road was completed, which, after 12 kilometres of serpentine bends, leads to the 2,055 m high Mangart Saddle.

Be original and show your talent!

A strong mental state is the foundation of health and enables an individual to have a good life. Unfortunately, the number of mental issues has been rising in recent years, as has the number of suicides. Pay attention to people in need – reach out with a heart-warming conversation or a short walk.

We have been celebrating World Post Day on this day every year since 1969. So, who will you surprise with a letter today? Be creative - make an envelope, choose an adorable stamp, and send a letter by regular mail.

It's World Octopus Day. So, let's join the volunteers and create a crocheted octopus. These little toys promote the growth and development of newborns in incubators. This is how it works. These tiny works of art are distributed to maternity wards and placed in the hands of premature babies. As a result, people have now noticed that children are calmer and no longer pull the tubes that help them maintain vital functions.

In 2000, on this day, the outstanding Slovenian alpinist and extreme alpine skier, Davo Karničar, became the first man in the world first to climb Mount Everest and then ski down from the top to the foothills.

This day is dedicated to the unforgettable character portrayed by Lewis Carroll in the book Alice in Wonderland – the Mad Hatter. Why don't you throw a wacky novel-inspired tea party and invite your friends to join you?

What if you treated yourself to a traditional Bled cream cake today? The original Bled cream cake was created in 1953 in the confectionery of the Park Hotel in Bled. On this day in 2019, 15 million cream cakes were served in this café!