Frequently my west coast brother sends me information about special days. Today, for example, is chocolate macaroons day. It's also, according to a local TV personality, global running day. But, most importantly, today is Chimborazo Day. I know, amazing right? When he sent me the information I assumed it was some kind of Mexican dish, like a combination burrito and chimichanga. Not even close. Thanks to Google, I learned that Chimborazo is a volcano in Ecuador and also the nearest spot on earth to the moon. It's not the tallest mountain in the world, but, somehow, because of it's location close to the equator, it's the farthest spot from the center of the earth and also the spot closest to the moon. Now, isn't that a fun geographic fact? Next year when Chimborazo Day comes around you'll know what you're celebrating. Or you might just want to focus on the chocolate macaroons. Global running is obviously out of the question, at least for me.
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