March 20, 2008 - a changing of seasons due to the vernal equinox occurs today. From Infoplease:

Far from being an arbitrary indicator of the changing seasons, March 20 (March 21 in some years) is significant for astronomical reasons. On March 20, 2008, at precisely 1:48 A.M. EDT (March 20, 05:48 Universal Time), the Sun will cross directly over the Earth’s equator. This moment is known as the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. For the Southern Hemisphere, this is the moment of the autumnal equinox.

On this first day of spring I direct your attention to a timeless spring that has brought joy and laughter to generations of fun loving folks:

Slinky! — The mini Slinky performs the same gravity fueled feats with that magical Slinky sound. And this edition comes with a booklet full of fun facts.

I would also like to point you to a fine addition to any home or office decor:

Spiral Wall Clock — This clock evokes the playful fun of our stair-walking friend. Checking the time will bring a smile to your face no matter the hour. Sharp silver with black face, this clock measures 14″ across and runs on 1 AA battery.

Celebrate Spring with either of these cool things for the young at heart from the Lemonade Stand!

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