International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Way back in 1995, John Bauer and Mark Summers proclaimed Sept. 19 should forever be known as the day when we should all talk like pirates. The Greater Cleveland Aquarium has embraced the resulting International Talk Like a Pirate Day (ITLAPD) and makes it a point to celebrate the date each year. If you come to the Aquarium today between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. dressed as a pirate and/or figure out your pirate name, you'll save $5 on same-day admission. There will be scheduled opportunities to quiz underwater scuba divers at 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and to feed the stingrays at 3 p.m. In addition, special ITLAPD Aquarium adventures include the chance to make and race a pirate-themed soap ship and an excuse to try out a few basic pirate phrases and meet mascot land shark Finn. (Niesel)