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It's time to let your inner nerd shine on August 23, the day dedicated to celebrating our nerdy side - Find Your Inner Nerd Day! This special day was created to encourage everyone to embrace their inner geek, no matter how much they like or dislike it. It's a fun way to remind us that being a nerd is actually cool and something to be proud of. Whether you're into comic books, sci-fi movies, video games, or anything else "nerdy", now is the perfect time to explore your passions and find out just how awesome being a nerd can be!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emergence of Geek Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>The term "geek" evolved from being a derogatory term to a badge of pride among science and technology enthusiasts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Star Wars Phenomenon</div><div class='timeline-text'>The release of the first Star Wars movie led to a cultural shift, bringing "nerdy" interests like science fiction into mainstream pop culture.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Home Computing Revolution</div><div class='timeline-text'>With widespread popularity of personal computers, computer programming and technology became central to geek culture.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of The Nerds</div><div class='timeline-text'>The advent and success of tech companies in Silicon Valley highlighted the influence and significance of "nerds".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Find Your Inner Nerd Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>This day was officially designated as a celebration of all things nerdy, encouraging everyone to embrace and show off their inner geek.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a nerdy movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab a friend, pop some popcorn, and spend the day watching your favorite nerdy movie. From Star Wars to The Big Bang Theory, you’ll be sure to be entertained.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit your local comic book store</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to your local comic book store and pick up the latest issue of your favorite comic. Whether you’re into Marvel or DC, you’ll find something for everyone.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play a nerdy game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get together with friends and play some of your favorite nerdy games. From Dungeons & Dragons to Settlers of Catan, you’ll be sure to have a great time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a nerd party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a nerdy themed party! Have them dress up as their favorite characters and serve snacks inspired by the fandom.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a nerd convention</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find out what conventions are coming to your area and attend one! You’ll be able to meet likeminded people and get an inside look at the nerdy culture.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates our uniqueness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Find Your Inner Nerd Day is a celebration of the things that make us each special and unique. Our interests, whether it be video games, comic books, science fiction movies or any other nerdy pursuit, can bring us together and help define who we are as individuals.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The things we're passionate about can open up creative pathways that wouldn't have been explored before. By exploring our inner nerd, we can discover new talents and skills to develop and share with the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Our shared love of all things nerdy provides the perfect opportunity to unite with others who understand our passions. Find Your Inner Geek Day encourages us to come out of our shells and socialize with like minded people in an inclusive and safe environment.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The term 'Nerd' might be derived from a book by Dr. Seuss</h3><p class='facts-content'>The first recorded instance of the word 'nerd' is in the 1950 book "If I Ran the Zoo" by Dr. Seuss. However, its current usage is attributed to an acronym for needy and eager children.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Nerds rule the internet</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many of the most influential figures in technology and Internet culture identify as nerds, including Bill Gates of Microsoft and Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook. These tech-savvy individuals have changed the world with their innovations.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Japan celebrates an annual 'Nerd Day'</h3><p class='facts-content'>"Otaku Day", observed on December 15, is Japan's equivalent to "Find Your Inner Nerd Day". The term "otaku" is used in Japan to describe people with obsessive interests, particularly manga and anime.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Geek vs. Nerd debate</h3><p class='facts-content'>There's a long-standing debate over whether "nerds" and "geeks" are the same. While both are associated with intense enthusiasm for specific interests, some say geeks are more socially adept than nerds.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Nerds make great company founders</h3><p class='facts-content'>A high percentage of highly successful companies, especially within the tech industry, were founded by self-proclaimed nerds. This is likely due to their capability to devote extreme attention to their passions.</p></div></div>
Find Your Inner Nerd Day is celebrated on August 23 every year. In 2024 Find Your Inner Nerd Day will occur on a Friday.
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