Day of Conception

Not only do Russians get sick days and vacation, but apparently they get a 'doing it' day. Everyone gets Sept 12th off work in order to reproduce. They even get prizes if they give birth exactly 9 months on June 12th.

The Russian region of Ulyanovsk celebrates its third annual Day of Conception. Busy workers are granted a day off work in the hope of sparking a baby boom exactly nine months later on Russia Day, which is celebrated on 12 June. Successful couples are eligible to win cars and fridges by "doing their duty" for the nation.

If only we had the problem of not enough stupid people in our country. I say they shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth. Its not like they need a bigger army to protect themselves or anything. No one wants to take over Russia. Id like to visit sometime though.

Remind me to turn in my form requesting a day to reproduce.