nPostednon December 21, 2013
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Onnthis date in 1963, the general public first became aware of the alienncyborgs known as Daleks.
Onnthis date in 1963, the general public first became aware of the alienncyborgs known as Daleks.n
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nThesenhorrible creatures are from Skaro, and they have somehow beennenclosed in strong tanklike structures – so they’re reallyndifficult to fight. If you see them, you’re in trouble, becausenthey’re more like to exterminate you than to try to make friends!
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nLuckily,nDaleks are fictional!
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nThesenscience fiction characters are part of the mega-popular, long-lastingnTV show Doctor Who. The Daleks are some of the time-travelingnDoctor’s worst enemies!
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nFansnof the show, called Whovians, are not satisfied with celebrating the birthday of the show (called Dr. Who Day by some, Tardis Daynby others).n They also celebrate such holidays as Impossible Astronaut Day (Apriln23), Black Spot Day (May 7), Bad Wolf Day (June 3), and of coursenInternational Dalek Remembrance Day!
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| I suspect one activity you could have fun with is dressing up your salt and pepper shakers as daleks! |
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nI’m not sure how we celebrate the day. I did a little research but didn’t turn up too much info. I suspect it is an excuse to watch more Dr. Who. I guess you could stay busy watching episodes that feature Daleks, since there are almost 100 such episodes!
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Bah, Humbug Day
Bah, Humbug Day
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nLook on the Bright Side Day
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nWinternSolstice, aka Yalda
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nAnniversarynof the first crossword puzzle
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