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Mark your calendars for Look for Circles Day on Nov. 2 and get ready to find circles all around you! This holiday was created in 2010 to celebrate the power of circles, which are found in nature, art, architecture, and more. It's a great opportunity to become mindful of the beauty that lies within these shapes and how they can be seen everywhere. Whether you're looking at a sunflower or an old clock, you'll be sure to find several circles throughout your day. So get out there and start looking!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>Look for Circles Day is created to celebrate the prevalence and beauty of circles in all aspects of life.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Annual Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first annual Look for Circles Day is celebrated worldwide with participants finding and photographing a variety of circles.</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'>Educational Adoption</div><div class='timeline-text'>Schools begin incorporating Look for Circles Day into curriculum to teach kids about shapes and geometry in an interactive, fun way.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Social Media Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Look for Circles Day gains recognition on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, promoting broader participation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Art Exhibitions Commemorate</div><div class='timeline-text'>Art galleries and museums worldwide host special exhibitions featuring circular art and photography in honor of Look for Circles Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Decade of Circles</div><div class='timeline-text'>Look for Circles Day celebrates its 10th anniversary, highlighting a decade of promoting mindfulness and appreciation for the simple beauty of circles.</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'>Draw circles</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab a pencil and paper and create some circles. It's a great way to explore shape, line, and color. You can also use a variety of mediums such as crayons, markers, paint, or even digital media.</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'>Collect circles</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look around your house, in your garden, and your neighborhood for circles. Collect items that have circles in them such as coins, buttons, paper clips, stones, rocks, CDs, and more. You can even search online for images of circles.</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'>Create a circle scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a list of items that have circles in them and hide them around the house or your neighborhood. Have everyone compete to find the most items in the shortest amount of 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'>Play a circle game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab a group of friends and play classic circle games like Hot Potato or Duck Duck Goose. You can also make up your own circle game or search online for ideas.</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'>Watch a movie about circles</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to the library or rent a movie about circles. Watch a movie that explores shapes or watch cartoons where characters move in circular motions.</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'>Circular shapes are pleasing to the eye</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Circles are inherently calming and beautiful. Their round, smooth edges evoke a sense of balance and symmetry that is often lacking in our modern world. Being able to spot circular shapes can also make us appreciate the small details in nature and appreciate its subtle beauty.</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'>Finding circles trains your brain</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The act of looking for circles is an enjoyable and surprisingly challenging task that requires you to practice your concentration skills. It's a great way to sharpen your attention to detail, keep your mind sharp, and improve cognitive function - especially for seniors!</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 encourages mindfulness & relaxation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Taking the time to look for circles helps you slow down, focus on the present moment, and tune into your surroundings - something we all need from time to time. Finding circles can also be meditative and calming, providing you with a much needed moment of peace and clarity in your hectic life.</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'>Nature Uses Circles for Efficiency and Stability</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many processes in nature have adopted the circle as their chosen shape. From raindrops to planets, the circle's shape allows for balance and symmetry. The efficiency of a circular shape minimizes the area and energy needed for a variety of natural phenomena.</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'>Capillary Action Forms Perfect Circles</h3><p class='facts-content'>This is why a drop of water or any other liquid placed on a smooth surface often forms a perfect circle. The process is known as capillary action, where liquid flows in narrow spaces without the need for gravity. It’s also why blood smear test or microbiological staining uses a circlular shape.</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'>Circles Symbolize Unity and Eternity in Cultures</h3><p class='facts-content'>In cultures across the world, circles have been symbols for unity, wholeness, and infinity. Its endless symmetry often represents cycles of time and change, making it a powerful symbol in many religions and philosophical traditions.</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 Atomic World Prefers Circles</h3><p class='facts-content'>In atomic physics, electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom typically in a circular path. This is because it's the most stable configuration for an electron in an atom.</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'>Circles are Fundamental for Mathematics and Engineering</h3><p class='facts-content'>Circles are essential elements in geometry. The concept of the circle and its properties have paved the way for advanced branches of mathematics such as trigonometry. They’re also crucial in various engineering fields for creating machinery and structures.</p></div></div>
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