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Email flier says it's the Cat in the Hat's 50th birthday and provides a link for sending the Dr. Seuss character an email birthday card and donating a book to charity
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April Fools Day origin, history, and memorable pranks
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No saint is so good, Ireland’s country adorning: Then hail to St. Patrick, today, in the morning!

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