Sunday, June 21, 2026

The science of 'dad brain' plus giraffe calf meets dad for Father's Day on World Giraffe Day

Happy National Seashell Day, the Summer Solstice, World Giraffe Day, and Father's Day! I'm working my way backwards through all four, beginning with The Surprising Science of How Fatherhood Changes a Man's Brain | Father's Day Special | WION Pulse.

Think dad jokes are just a phase? Well MRI scans show that becoming a father literally alters a man's neurological blueprint. On Father's Day, we explore the incredible biological upgrade that transforms men into caregivers.
I couldn't resist some Father's Day science!

I'm combining Father's Day with World Giraffe Day by sharing Inside Edition's April The Giraffe's Baby Reunites With His Father from 2017.

Internet sensation April the Giraffe gave birth to her son, Tajiri, live online in front of millions of people this April. The baby giraffe met his father, Oliver, shortly after, but the two have not seen each other since. This week, at the Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York, the three were reunited. It made for a wonderfully memorable moment and delighted fans all over the world.
Tajiri may be the star, but I'm going to wish Oliver a happy Father's Day and the entire family a happy World Giraffe Day!

Next, the reason both World Giraffe Day and National Seashell Day are today, the Summer Solstice. Watch WMAR-2 News' Science with Stevie: Summer Solstice.

The sun is ready for its big moment in the spotlight! Meteorologist Stevie Daniels talks about the summer solstice in this Science with Stevie segment!
Here's to Stevie becoming a mom next month so her viewers can wish her a happy Mother's Day next year!

I close with WSAZ NewsChannel 3's National Seashell Day.



June 20th is National Seashell Day.

It was last year and I normally celebrate it that day to avoid pile-ups like today's, but I wasn't feeling it. I'm also not feeling like turning today into the Sunday entertainment feature. I'll make up for it later in the week, when I plan on sharing a particularly doomy preview of the drum corps season, which begins Friday. In the meantime, stay tuned for World Rainforest Day, Detroit-style Pizza Day, and the first of two World UFO Days. I love holidays!

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