May 23: World Turtle Day

How does Mitch McConnell figure into this?

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American Tortoise Rescue, a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all species of tortoise and turtle, is sponsoring its 17th annual World Turtle Day® on May 23. The day was created as an annual observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world.

Hug a turtle today!

Calamity Jane