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It's time to celebrate National Big Forehead Day on Aug. 3! This special day was created to recognize and honor those individuals with big foreheads, as well as appreciate the unique beauty of big foreheads in all their glory. National Big Forehead Day has been around for over a decade now, and is celebrated by thousands of people annually who revel in celebrating the uniqueness that comes along with having a larger forehead than most!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins of Big Forehead Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Big Forehead Day is unofficially celebrated for the first time to honor those with larger foreheads.</div></div></div><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'>Online Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Social media platforms start recognizing the day as thousands of users share selfies, spreading the movement worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Big Forehead Celebrities Join</div><div class='timeline-text'>Notable celebrities with prominent foreheads join the celebration, further boosting its popularity and encouraging self-love and acceptance in people.</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'>Hashtags & Challenges</div><div class='timeline-text'>Social-media-driven campaigns, hashtags, and challenges associated with National Big Forehead Day start trending, raising awareness amongst digital natives.</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'>Global Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>The celebration becomes a global event with international media covering stories and broadcasting interviews of people celebrating their unique forehead beauty.</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'>10+ Years Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Big Forehead Day marks its 12th year of celebration, promoting love and acceptance for all people and their unique features.</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'>Create a forehead mask</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some craft supplies and create a fun forehead mask to wear for the day. You can design it however you like - sparkles, feathers, sequins, paint, etc.</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'>Take a forehead selfie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a fun backdrop and take a silly selfie of your big forehead! Post it on social media and tag your friends so they can join in on the celebration.</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'>Make forehead art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and use your forehead as a canvas! Try out some face paints or henna to create an amazing design.</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'>Organize a forehead appreciation party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a fun night of forehead appreciation! Make some snacks, play some games, and have everyone show off their biggest foreheads.</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'>Do some forehead exercises</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>It might sound silly but doing exercises to strengthen your forehead muscles can actually help reduce wrinkles and make you look younger. Give it a try!</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'>Big foreheads are unique</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Having a large forehead is something to be celebrated! It's a unique feature that sets you apart from others and can make you stand out in a crowd. Plus, it gives you plenty of room for expressive eyebrows and dramatic headbands to rock on special occasions!</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'>A big forehead helps keep cool</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>A larger forehead equals more surface area - which means more air circulation and less chance of overheating during hot days. So if you're looking for an added bonus of having an impressive forehead, this is it!</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'>No worries about hat hair</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the best benefits of having a big forehead is that your hairstyle won't suffer when wearing hats. Whether it's for practical purposes or just as an accessory, you don't have to worry about ruining your 'do with extra headwear - your hair will stay intact all day long!</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'>Many Celebrities Rock Big Foreheads</h3><p class='facts-content'>Numerous iconic celebrities are known for their larger foreheads, from Tyra Banks and Angelina Jolie to Rihanna, teaching us that beauty comes in many diverse forms.</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'>Big Foreheads Can Signify Intelligence</h3><p class='facts-content'>A scientific study by the University of Tennessee found that people with bigger foreheads are often more intelligent due to a larger prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for decision making and social behaviour.</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'>High Forehead Was an Ideal Beauty Standard in Historic Times</h3><p class='facts-content'>In different cultures and periods, such as during the Renaissance, a high or large forehead was considered a sign of beauty. Women would even pluck their hairline to achieve this look.</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'>Big Foreheads Have Divine Connotations in Certain Cultures</h3><p class='facts-content'>In Chinese face reading (an ancient pseudoscience), a broad, high forehead is a sign of luck and wealth. It's seen as a mark of wisdom, too, in many cultures.</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'>Big Foreheads Can Enhance Facial Proportionality</h3><p class='facts-content'>From a biological viewpoint, a larger forehead can enhance facial proportions, contributing to what scientists call 'facial harmony' - a significant aspect determining physical attractiveness.</p></div></div>
National Big Forehead Day is celebrated on August 3rd every year. In 2024 National Big Forehead Day will occur on a Saturday.
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