What is National Paul Bunyan Day?

We recall vividly the tales of the big blue ox and a mighty lumberjack on June 28th. It's National Paul Bunyan Day!

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Paul Bunyan, who is described as a giant and a lumberjack of rare ability, is one of North America's most popular folklore heroes. Paul Bunyan was almost always accompanied by his companion, Babe the Blue Ox, in the stories.

Was he real?