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National Drive-Thru Day – July 24, 2021
National Drive-Thru Day on July 24 celebrates the fact we can pick up and eat a meal without having to leave the comfort of our car. We may take it for granted but eating in our cars is a privilege that would have sounded bonkers had you suggested it a hundred years ago. With that in mind, this day is for celebrating those establishments who allow us to take multitasking to a whole new level. Pick your favorite drive-thru and go grab yourself a bite to eat.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY The first drive-thru is believed to have been at Red’s Giant Hamburg on Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri in 1947. In 1948 the original In-N Out Burger opened a drive-thru, which is now the longest surviving drive-thru in the U.S.
In 1951 Jack in the Box created the first drive-thru chain to try and capitalize on the rapidly growing automobile culture. The first store was in San Diego and was drive-thru only, offering customers the chance to grab a hamburger for 18¢.
You may think of drive-thru and instantly think of McDonald’s. Well, you may be a little surprised to know that it was 1975 when they opened their first drive-thru. McDonald’s already had over 3,000 stores worldwide at the time and were well on their way to becoming the global leader in fast-food.
The drive-thru became so popular that it started to influence car design. In 1983 the cupholder as we know started to appear in cars. National Drive-Thru Day was created in 2002 and was founded by the original drive-thru chain, Jack in the Box.
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National Tell An Old Joke Day – July 24, 2021
“Knock-knock!” “Who’s there?” “Boo” “Boo who?”
Don’t cry National Tell An Old Joke Day is here, celebrated each year on July 24! This day is a way to keep old jokes alive and kicking! Like every endangered species, old jokes need to be periodically vitalized, too. Spread cheer, share laughter, and reminisce about those old jokes everyone loves.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL TELL AN OLD JOKE DAY Some people say the joke was invented in Greece. Others even believe it originated in mythological legend by a person called Palamedes. Since he was also credited with inventing numbers, the alphabet, lighthouses, dice, and the practice of eating meals at regular intervals, we won’t hesitate to adopt this particular theory as the truth. Facts verify that the Greeks, were, in fact, a humorous lot. In the Athens of Demosthenes, there existed a comedians’ club called the Group of Sixty. They met in the Temple of Heracles and traded wisecracks. Apparently, Alexander the Great’s father, Philip II of Macedon, commissioned a book of their jokes. The very first joke book ever found was also from Greece. Titled “Philogelos,” or “Laughter-Lover,” it contains 264 jokes, several of which appear twice, in slightly different forms. Historians suggest this means the book is actually two jokebooks combined, given that it is attributed to two authors, Hierocles and Philagrius. The jokes in this book are famously spare and include gems like, “How shall I cut your hair?” a talkative barber asked a wag. “In silence!” the wag answered.
The Ancient Romans, too, had their ‘jestbooks.’ The playwright Titus Maccius Plautus often referenced these in his plays, while the Roman historian Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus mentions a professor of the emperor Augustus, who compiled more than 150 jokes anthologies.
“Philogelos” was misplaced during the Dark Ages and humor was kept alive only in the Arab world. As they spread around the world, so too did their satirical folktales and humor. As these folktales reached Europe, they split into two: one, the novel; the other, a shorter, more humorous anecdote.
The early Renaissance brought the joke back with the help of one man — Poggio Bracciolini. Secretary to eight popes, this Italian humanist was a passionate bibliophile, traveling throughout Europe in search of lost works. This influenced his satirical writing, which was compiled in a book called “Facetiae.” Filled with 273 jests, bons mots, puns, and humorous anecdotes, this book was heavily influenced by another club called the Bugiale, which functioned as a jokes club of sorts. Unfortunately, copies of “Facetiae” are hard to come by nowadays.
The first English jestbook even had a sample of Poggio’s jokes and, by the time Shakespeare came around, jestbooks were very popular. One more nudge was all the world needed to turn funny tales into a joke. It came in the form of 28 jokes from “Philogelos” being accidentally published in an edition of “Commentary on the Golden Words of Pythagoras.” This mistake meant the jokes were soon circulated throughout Europe. Thanks to their popularity, jokes became shorter and punchier.
The Georgian era brought gems like “Joe Miller’s Jests” — based on a notoriously gloomy London stage actor. Soon, by the 19th century, joke books began to be cleaned up and ribald language was removed. They became fillers in older forms of printed books and provided a source of enjoyment for anyone who read them.
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National Tequila Day – July 24, 2021
Is there any better way to enjoy some blue agave juice than bottoms up? We can’t think of any, but we can tell you that there’s an entire day dedicated to the stuff. July 24th means National Tequila Day, and National Tequila Day means twenty four consecutive hours, 1440 consecutive minutes, and 86,400 consecutive seconds of honoring good times had with your favorite liquor over salt & lime. Just enjoy those good times responsibly, don’t swig that beautiful blue agave elixir behind the wheel, and do read up on its storied history in Mexico, the broader American Southwest, and beyond.
WHEN IS NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY 2021? National Tequila Day is celebrated on July 24.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY Tequila’s precursor, a milky, frothy agave drink known as pulque, dates all the way back to Mesoamerican times circa 1000 B.C., when indigenous Mexican tribes would commonly harvest and ferment it. It wouldn’t be until 16th Century A.D., however, that the contemporary tequila we know and love would be first produced, around a territory of land that wouldn’t officially become known as Tequila until 1666.
That wouldn’t stop Spanish aristocrat Don Pedro Sánchez de Tagle from opening the world’s first tequila factory 66 years prior in Jalisco, the Mexican state where the modern city of Tequila is located. It definitely wouldn’t stop Don Jose Antonio de Cuervo from founding the first Vino Mezcal de Tequila de Jose Cuervo in Tequila over a century later in 1795, birthing the world’s most successful tequila brand to this day.
The origins of Tequila are fairly well documented, but unfortunately, the history of National Tequila Day’s origins are a little murkier. Not much can be found on who originated the holiday, what originated the holiday, and why it takes place on the dates it does. Perhaps the originators imbibed a little too much on their own supply to remember. Regardless, common zeitgeist rules that National Tequila Day takes place on July 24th in the United States, and the Mexican Senate just ruled in 2018 that their own occurs on the third Saturday of every March.
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National Thermal Engineer Day – July 24, 2021
It’s the perfect day for a hot celebration, and that is a major reason for observing National Thermal Engineer Day on July 24 each year. You might not know it, but thermal energy is all around us. This is the energy within any system that is responsible for its temperature. The transfer of this energy from one system to another (think pushing a box across a rough floor) causes heat. On this day, we’re celebrating the contributions of those people that understand and work with heat management, and we’re commemorating the importance of this form of energy in the world.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL THERMAL ENGINEER DAY Ancient people linked heat with fire: ancient Indians believed heat was related to mythological origins and Western philosophy believed all substances came from the four elements — water, air, earth, and of course, fire. They also eventually found ways to transfer this heat.
Later, in the early modern period, people thought that heat was due to an invisible fluid they named ‘caloric.’ All bodies were believed to be capable of holding a certain amount of fluid, aka, a heat capacity. Scientists in the 18th and 19th centuries abandoned this idea, understanding that heat was the result of a system’s internal energy.
The discovery of thermal energy is commonly attributed to English physicist, mathematician, and brewer James Prescott Joule. He was reportedly experimenting with fluids and, while agitating one such fluid, he found that its temperature had increased. After working with his team on a mechanical float, he discovered that the heat had been transferred. He had successfully converted mechanical energy to thermal energy. Joule’s claim of being the first to make this discovery was disputed by a German physicist, Julius Robert von Mayer, who said that he had proposed the theory of heat and its transfer at least a year before Joule announced his theory. Eventually, Joule conceded to Mayer’s claim, although he asserted that his experiments were what confirmed this theory. Despite this, most publications give primary recognition to Joule rather than Mayer.
An American engineering and manufacturing company, Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS), wanted to raise awareness about thermal engineers and their contribution to the electronics and engineering industry. They believed in the importance of advancing this industry, and thus, they founded the National Thermal Engineer Day.
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Pioneer Day – July 24, 2021
Pioneer Day, celebrated on July 24 every year, is a homage to the arrival of Mormon Pioneers in the state of Utah. Led by Brigham Young, the Mormon pioneers settled in Utah in 1847 after days of religious persecution and traveling nonstop. Their prophet, Joseph Smith, had been murdered a few years earlier by a mob. Fearing for their lives and hoping to find a more peaceful place to settle, most Mormons fled Illinois. Today, the Mormon community honors the day by holding rallies, parades, and fun contests in their hometown of Salt Lake City. Pioneer Day is also celebrated by many as a patriotic day. Pioneers, particularly Mormon pioneers, have worked hard to establish a name for themselves and their community in many states of America.
HISTORY OF PIONEER DAY The first Pioneer Day is marked by the entry of Brigham Young and his followers into the state of Utah. Brigham Young was an American politician and religious leader. He was the second president of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints (LDS) and was the first city governor of Utah. Before Young, Joseph Smith was the president, and he was believed to be a prophet. However, Smith and his brother, Hyrum, were persecuted and jailed for their faith. An angry mob, in 1844, broke into their prison cell, killing the brothers. Following their prophet’s death, LDS members called an urgent meeting, trying to decide who should lead the church now. Young competed against Sidney Rigdon for the role, but the latter lost. Rigdon failed to accept his defeat, and shortly afterward he separated to form his own sect.
Meanwhile, Young took charge and led the LDS. The church continued facing persecution and discrimination from the community at large. Finally, in 1847, Young decided to leave Illinois with a group of followers. After several exhausting days of traveling the group arrived in the state of Utah. They set camp and founded Salt Lake City. Soon, the Mormon community there grew, with many becoming farmers of turnips and potatoes, and building a dam. The ‘Promised Land’ had been found and made into a home where all Mormons lived in harmony and peace. Utah holds the highest Mormon population in the country, followed by states like Nevada, Arizona, and Idaho. Since it’s an official religious holiday for the community, many Mormons close their businesses for the day, either partially or completely. Schools and universities also close for the day. In their free time, the community comes out to watch and take part in festivities like parades, cookouts, pageants, and firework displays. Some people go on the ‘Mormon trail’ to reenact the scene of Young and his followers entering Utah.
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National Hire a Veteran Day – July 25, 2021
Get ready for a very special hiring celebration this National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25! Each year, brave men and women from the military service return to civilian life. This day was created to remind job seekers and employers alike that these veterans’ experience and dedication can breathe new life into the workforce. It aims to teach people about the value of hiring a veteran.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY The word ‘veteran’ itself means ‘old’ — from the Latin root word ‘vetus.’ Across the globe, this word is used to refer to someone who has had a long career in any particular occupation or field. The U.S. primarily uses this word to describe someone who has been discharged from the armed forces.
As long as there have been wars, there have been veterans. This military personnel has been honored across the ages by various famous figures — near the end of the Second American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln famously called for the good treatment of veterans. This war also produced some veterans organizations like the Grand Army of the Republic and the United Confederate Veterans.
The treatment of veterans changed after World War I. Discontented vets took up arms and protested the way were being treated. One of the most important protest movements took place during the Great Depression, in which the Bonus Army of unemployed veterans marched on Washington, D.C., hoping to get the bonus that Congress had promised them for years in the future.
The Second World War brought some changes to the treatment of veterans, partly due to the experience with the First World War veterans. Most participating states in the war, including the U.S., set up elaborate veterans’ administrations. Established veterans’ groups like the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars pushed for the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the G.I. Bill. This was a law that provided benefits for some of the returning World War II veterans (who were commonly referred to as G.I.s). While the original G.I. Bill expired in 1956, this term is still used to refer to programs created to assist some of the U.S. military veterans.
Marine Corps veteran Dan Caporale, also the founder of the national non-profit Hire Our Heroes, spent many years working to employ veterans. In an interview, Caporale mentions how he wondered what would happen if there were a special day designated for hiring veterans. This question led to him creating an online career fair to connect veterans with prospective employers. From there, the idea of a special day took flight, and National Hire a Veteran Day finally began being observed around the country. In 2017, President Donald Trump signed the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) and a special HIRE Vets Medallion Program was also created to award those employers who demonstrated an outstanding commitment to hiring and retaining veterans. This Act further supported National Hire a Veteran Day.
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National Hot Fudge Sundae Day – July 25, 2021
There are many cities that claim to be the home of the hot fudge sundae, but they’ve all got one thing in common: they’re American cities. Hot fudge sundaes are about as nostalgia-tinged as it gets: they’ve dotted pop culture for decades, further back than their cameo in Full House’s “Gotta Dance” episode, and more recently than in Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” video. Hot fudge sundaes have dominated the ice cream landscape for decades now, and on July 25, we celebrate: raise your spoons for National Hot Fudge Sundae Day!
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National Merry Go Round Day – July 25, 2021
We adore fairs, carnivals, and amusement rides, so how could we not love National Merry Go Round Day? Celebrated each year on July 25, this day spotlights the fun ride known as a merry-go-round or carousel. A highlight of amusement parks, these circular rides are still widely popular across America and the globe.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL MERRY GO ROUND DAY Merry-go-rounds or carousels are one of the oldest amusement-park rides still in use all over the globe. These little rides have been around for a very long time. Back in the medieval period, European Crusaders returned home after fighting, having adopted a foreign tradition they called ‘little war.’ In a structure they called the ‘carosella,’ people would ride horses holding lances and try to spear a ring hanging overhead from a tree limb. The French called this type of tournament a ‘carrousel.’ This is translated to mean ‘a tilting match’. Used to train knights in medieval times, the style of playing evolved to an extent — knights sat on wooden planks that were suspended from a center post in a circular shape and tried to thrust their lances through a suspended ring.
By the 16th century, French innovation had replaced wooden boards with carved horses suspended from chains. People, mostly noblemen, who were trained this way would sit on the horses, simulating the horse-riding experience without posing the threat of injury to real horses.
It was only in the 17th century that carousels became entertainment. As its popularity expanded, its size reduced. Some played music as the center moved; some were powered by animals while others by humans. Artistic elements to design the merry-go-rounds caught on. Carousel makers grew more innovative with their designs; Michael Dentzel, a German wagon-maker, carved intricate animal figures for merry-go-rounds.
With large-scale immigration to America during this same period, the carousel came to the U.S. While merry-go-rounds were present in the country long before then, they were officially patented and the industry took off. Mass production of carousels boomed with the Industrial Revolution, and they quickly spread around the country. Another benefit of this revolution was the extra leisure time people now had, making relaxation — and so, having fun on a carousel ride, possible.
Steam-power fully replaced animal power in the 19th century, making merry-go-rounds bigger and heavier and creating the initial versions of the current round carousel design. Funfairs made it possible for all classes of people to enjoy these rides. The traditional characters were replaced by popular cartoon characters during this period. Every successful film, cartoon, or comic found its way to the fairgrounds.
By the next century, carousels were being manufactured for amusement parks by many industries. The Great Depression did put a lot of them out of business, except for one — the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. They mainly manufactured roller-coasters; if an amusement park ordered a roller coaster, the company would often add a merry-go-round to the order free of charge. As the Second World War came around, all resources were directed for war efforts, pushing the carousel to the wayside. They rebounded again as the economy improved, and units began to be made from synthetic materials.
A non-profit organization, National Carousel Association, aims to keep carousels running and preserve their history in the United States. They even organize a census, tracking the history of all carousels across the U.S. The President of this association, Bette Largent, along with carousel historian Ronald Hopkins, founded National Merry Go Round Day, to direct attention to the historic carousels still bringing joy to people even today. They especially chose the date, July 25, because it coincides with the day when the first U.S. patent for the modern carousel was given to William Schneider of Davenport, Iowa.
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National Parents’ Day – July 25, 2021
Where would we be without our parents, the people who loved us even before we were born? They do so much for us every day of our young lives and the love doesn’t stop once we’re adults. That’s why it’s good to honor them on their special day, National Parents’ Day July 25, celebrated on the fourth Sunday in July.
While Mother’s and Father’s days were first officially celebrated in the early 1900s, (and National Grandpa Day is already approaching its 40 year anniversary); National Parents’ Day wasn’t established until 1994. That’s when President Bill Clinton signed a Congressional Resolution “recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in bringing up their children.” Well said!
WHEN IS NATIONAL PARENTS’ DAY 2021? The one-in-a-million bond with our parents is celebrated on National Parents’ Day every year on the fourth Sunday of July.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PARENTS’ DAY Parents are the greatest gift of nature we have. There is nothing that comes close to taking their place in our lives. The role of parents is integral in the development of a child’s life. The aim of National Parents’ Day is to promote responsible parenting and encourage positive reinforcement by parents for children. It goes the other way as well, as the day also celebrates the sacrifices of parents and the unparalleled bond of love between parents and their children.
President Bill Clinton established the holiday in 1994 by signing the Congressional Resolution that approved National Parents’ Day by law. Republican Senator Trent Lott introduced the law, with the aim of “…uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children.”
It makes sense that National Parents’ Day is celebrated in July, seeing as how Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day celebrations fall in the months of May and June. National Parents’ Day is observed on the fourth Sunday of July every year, with participation from citizens, educational institutions, federal- and local governments, legislative bodies, and organizations. Activities and events take place to recognize, uplift, and support the role of parents in raising their children.
The Parents’ Day Council essentially promotes the holiday through ceremonies. An example is the Parents of the Year award, which honors those who set an outstanding standard for positive parenthood at local, state, and national levels.
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National Thread the Needle Day – July 25, 2021
Did you know that National Thread the Needle Day — observed on July 25 each year, has multiple different ways to celebrate? This is all because the phrase itself “Thread the needle” has a lot of different meanings in the English language, and so, this day invites different kinds of celebrations depending on what you prefer.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL THREAD THE NEEDLE DAY While the origins of this idiom, and the subsequent day, are a mystery, we do know that it has been used for more than 70 years. “Threading a needle” has seen fairly frequent usage in sports reporting, with many also using this idiom in its literal sense.
As for the history of sewing with needles, archeologists believe a form of sewing has been around since the prehistoric ages. Early men needed to tie together animal skins, and they probably used thorns and sharpened rocks to do so. Archeologists have even discovered needles made of bone dating back hundreds of years across various counties, suggesting humans have been “threading the needle” so to speak, for an incredibly long time. The precursor to the sewing needle was a form of wire, made of gold and bronze. By the 10th century, needle-making saw a breakthrough with the introduction of steel, and the needleworking industry developed in full swing.
Threading has been recorded as one of the banes of needle design. Multiple early needle designs in the 19th century attempted to circumnavigate this problem by moving the eye of the needle or adding prongs, but it wasn’t until the sewing machine was invented that putting a thread through a needle became easier.
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National Wine and Cheese Day – July 25, 2021
One of the most basic, yet classic food-and-drink pairings is wine and cheese. Sipping a tangy red or white between bites of a creamy, nutty cheese on a cracker is one of the most pleasant experiences around. That’s why freelance writer and wine lover Jace Shoemaker-Galloway created National Wine and Cheese Day on July 25.
Now, we’re not talking just any wine and any cheese. Two-buck Chuck and sliced sharp cheddar on a Ritz while watching Netflix is fantastic, but it’s fun to broaden out and socialize. Make this a day to get together with friends, bring out some reds and whites, chiantis, ports, blushes, and champagnes along with Roquefort, Limburger, gorgonzola and mizithra, and have some fun!
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National All or Nothing Day – July 26, 2021
National All or Nothing Day is celebrated every July 26 to encourage people to give their all to every task or dream they embark on. This can either be a sport, an assignment, a friendship, or even a Crossfit workout. The key is to break the limit your mind has set and allow yourself to take risks. Yes, it’s time you let out the daredevil within and dedicate the next 24 hours to achieving tasks you were too cautious to even think about doing before. Today is the day to break the rules and make your life super exciting!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL ALL OR NOTHING DAY The perfect way to live life is to put your all into something. If it’s an investment, you go all in. If it’s a business idea, you drop everything and give your all to that particular business. In the case of a hobby or a talent, many people dedicate every fiber of their being to that particular talent. This is the main essence of the saying “All or Nothing.”
According to the Cambridge dictionary, the term means either doing something completely or not doing it all. While it may seem easy to adapt to such a philosophy, the fact is, it is quite risky to put your all into something. Hence, it requires courage, confidence, and decision-making skills to invest everything into a decision and stick to it. And since this sort of attitude is so hard to achieve, National All or Nothing Day was formed. The purpose? To push people to take risks.
Being a risk-taker leads to ample new opportunities. Don’t believe us? History is flooded with risk-takers who gave their all to their dreams. This includes Neil Armstrong, the first man to land on the moon. Though he was trained as a pilot in the navy, he decided to embark on a trip to the moon when he joined NASA. Another notable figure is Bill Gates, who dropped out of Harvard because he wanted to concentrate on Microsoft. Let’s not forget Henry Ford, who once upon a time reduced the prices of the Model T so much that he almost went bankrupt. This decision was taken only to maintain the demand for the brand.
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National Aunt and Uncle Day – July 26, 2021
National Aunts and Uncles Day is observed every July 26. Our aunts and uncles are unique parts of our ; they can be like a second set of parents, or great friends you happen to be related to. Often, they’ve watched us grow up, and are full of stories about things we did in our youth we might not even remember. July is a great month for a cookout, or outdoor activities. Call up your aunts and uncles and ask them to come out and celebrate their special place in your life.
WHEN IS NATIONAL AUNT AND UNCLE DAY 2021? Our beloved aunts who support our decisions and uncles who crack jokes at the dinner table are celebrated on National Aunt and Uncle Day on July 26.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL AUNT AND UNCLE DAY It’s unclear exactly when National Aunts and Uncles Day was started, but it’s safe to say people have been celebrating their parent’s siblings for a long time. The word aunt is derived from the French word for the same familial relation, tante. Uncle is also derived from a french word — oncle. Both of these words start even further back in history, stemming from the Latin words amita and avunculus respectively.
Aunts and uncles have different roles in many human societies. For example, in the Ashanti tribe of Ghana, aunts and uncles are given free reign to discipline and raise their siblings’ children. They’re essentially a second set of parents, who you real parents trust the most because, well, they were raised together. In many Polynesian cultures, anyone older than you may be addressed as aunt or uncle as a term of respect and endearment. Aunts and uncles also occupy a place of importance in modern pop culture, with many famous examples across television, literature, and film. Often, these characters, such as Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince, act as parental figures for their niece, nephews, and their own children, signifying their position as wise and trusted members of the .
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National Bagelfest Day – July 26, 2021
National Bagelfest Day is celebrated on July 26 to recognize the scrumptious bread that is light and tasty. Yes, not everyone likes the mass-produced bread available at stores, and would rather resort to a fresh bagel, baked at a bakery. Did you know the bagel is the only bread that is boiled before being baked? Well, it’s facts like these and more that National Bagelfest Day is all about. All you need is an empty stomach, caffeine, and an endless interest in bagels.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL BAGELFEST DAY National Bagelfest Day is a celebration that started in Mattoon, Illinois. The idea for the event was introduced by Murray Lender, the man who owns the Bagel Factory and Lender’s Bagels. It all started in 1986 when Murray decided to host a breakfast for the people of his town in Mattoon. From that day onwards, National Bagelfest Day has been celebrated to honor bagels and the different flavors they have brought to the usual breakfast menu. Today, this event has evolved into a festival that includes a parade, live music, a Miss Bagelfest Contest, lots of fun, and of course, bagels!
But before you start munching on some bagels, let’s find out a bit more about their history. Bagels are a bread product that originated from the Jewish communities of Poland. They were officially mentioned for the first time in an Arabic cookbook from the 13th century. The spread of bagels across the world also took time and the breakfast item did not reach England until the 19th century. The exquisite bread was brought into America by Polish Jews that had migrated to the region. These immigrants then became owners of a popular bagel business called Bagel Bakers Local 338. It is also important to note that the sizes of bagels have evolved over time and have greatly increased. For instance, an average bagel was three ounces in 1915 but weighed around six ounces by 2003.
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National Coffee Milkshake Day – July 26, 2021
On National Coffee Milkshake Day on July 26, drink a cool beverage that will really hit the spot. It’s hot, you love ice cream and you can use a caffeinated, sugary boost. To your rescue comes the delicious, coffee milkshake — a product of sheer human culinary ingenuity. National Coffee Milkshake Day encourages you to enjoy a true coffee milkshake mixed with your favorite ice cream and coffee flavors. Discover the taste of summer!
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Post by pennmom on Jul 26, 2021 13:59:28 GMT
One Voice Day – July 26, 2021
One Voice Day on July 26 is a day that revolves around the world joining together and forgetting all the differences of race, religion, and boundaries. Yes, this day is all about committing to the cause of world peace so our future generations never have to experience war. The essence of the day lies in making a promise of peace and unity by reciting the Universal Peace Covenant. To celebrate this day to the fullest, understand why peace is important and how it can make the world a better place.
HISTORY OF ONE VOICE DAY One Voice Day was created in 1996 and is recognized as the day that people globally gather together and read the Universal Peace Covenant. The document is important for people of all ages because it defines how we all can think peacefully and how an attitude of peace can be adopted in the forever-changing world. It is during this time that all the different voices in the world become one. The Universal Peace Covenant was created by students in the School of Metaphysics.
The concept of peace, however, has existed for centuries. For instance, peace is the core teaching of various great religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. In fact, peace was taught by renowned leaders that are still recognized on a global scale. This includes individuals like Gandhi and Martin Luther King. Gandhi also introduced a theory called Satyagraha, according to which it was contradictory to use violence to obtain peace.
While many countries still struggle for peace, Sweden and Switzerland are an example of how the task can be achieved if enough effort is put into the cause by a country’s leaders. Peace and neutrality among states have been observed in Sweden since 1814. Similarly, Switzerland has had an official policy of neutrality since 1815. Moreover, the modern world has also introduced the academic field of Peace and Conflict Studies in order to reduce the chances of war. Will our future generations reap the fruits of our efforts in working towards achieving global peace?
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Post by pennmom on Jul 26, 2021 14:02:22 GMT
Holistic Therapy Day - July 26-2021
“The greatest medicine of all is to teach people how not to need it”
Western medicine has been considered to have some rather severe issues when viewed from other forms of medical practice throughout the world. Holistic Therapy is one such practice that focuses on the body, spirit, and mind and uses these three factors working in conjunction to help promote natural healing in the body without unnecessary procedures or medication. Holistic Therapy is your opportunity to learn more about this alternative medicine and how it can make essential changes in your life.
History of Holistic Therapy The history of Holistic Therapy is quite ancient, stretching back to the medical and spiritual philosophies of Hippocrates, considered to be one of the most important figures in the world of medicine. Hippocrates put forth the idea that focusing purely on ailments of the body wasn’t a healthy or successful way of dealing with poor health. Instead, he felt it was important to treat every facet of the human experience in order to get a complete and sustainable recovery.
Modern Holistic Therapy feels that modern traditional medicine comes with certain concerns, specifically the habit of focusing on treating symptoms that are being caused by ailments instead of rooting out the issue at its core. Prior to the 1970’s, this wasn’t a typical medical practice. Instead, they took the entire environment of the patient into account and did their best to treat the whole patient.
Modern philosophies of medicine believe that the mind and body are separate entities and must be treated as such.
Holistic Therapy is making strides to help bring the practice of whole body, whole person treatment into the modern medical practice. It’s making strides, but its designation as ‘alternative medicine’ means that it has difficulty gaining ground in the medical community, and is generally treated as a form of quackery.
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Post by pennmom on Jul 27, 2021 13:27:47 GMT
National Creme Brûlée Day – July 27, 2021
In a miraculous stroke of culinary genius, someone thought that topping vanilla custard with a brittle crust of caramelized sugar would taste good. Of course they were wrong — it tasted incredibly delicious! The dessert is best known as Crème Brûlée (“burnt creme” in French) and depending on where you’re from, it’s also known as Crema Catalana and Trinity Burnt Creme. Whatever you like to call this intensely creamy, crunchy and luxurious dish, schedule your day of indulgence on July 27, National Crème Brûlée Day.
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Post by pennmom on Jul 27, 2021 13:29:59 GMT
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day – July 27, 2021
Each year both America and South Korea observe National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day on July 27. This day was started as a way to commemorate and recognize the peace treaty that triggered a cease-fire in a long-standing war. The Korean War is a significant chapter in American history in which approximately 50,000 American troops died in the conflict, over 100,000 were wounded, and thousands of others were held captive as prisoners of war. On National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day we are encouraged to take some moments for reflection on the service and sacrifices of American troops during this conflict.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY The Korean War lasted for three years — from June June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953. The service members of the war had to overcome unique risks and experiences that set them apart from previous generations of veterans. The National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day presents us with the opportunity to remember and honor the service of these men. After being colonized by Japan, the southern part of the Korean peninsula was liberated soon after World War II. With the support of the Soviet Union, communist North Korea invaded democratic South Korea in 1950. In the wake of these events, America deployed troops to support South Korea to keep the land that was truly theirs and protect the nation’s democratic interests. After three years, an armistice was signed and the two Koreas have since then remained divided.
The fighting resulted in more than 36,000 casualties for America and more than 103,000 service members were wounded in action. The US Department of Veterans Affairs says that the extremely cold climates during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign in the winter of 1950 posed serious risks to those serving and accounted for more than 5000 American deaths. The temperatures dipped to 50 degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of -100 degrees Fahrenheit! This meant that the Korean War veterans are more likely to face health issues such as trauma to the nervous system, skin, and muscles, vascular conditions, foot-related injuries such as trench foot, frostbite scars, and skin cancer as compared to veterans of other wars. These veterans may have also been exposed to hazardous substances such as asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyl, and ionizing radiation during this long war. These substances are responsible for certain illnesses and cancers long after exposure. In fact, the nature of this exposure can be so serious that may be passed down to the next generations.
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Post by pennmom on Jul 27, 2021 13:31:54 GMT
National Scotch Day – July 27, 2021
Observed each year on July 27, National Scotch Day celebrates the iconic whisky. In order to be considered scotch, this classy and distinctive spirit must be made in Scotland. It must be fermented from malted barley, aged in oak barrels for at least three years and have an ABV or alcohol content of less than 94.8%. While most scotch is made with barley, water and yeast; other grains can be included. All fermentation additives are excluded, per law. There are five distinct classifications of Scotch whisky including single malt scotch, single grain scotch, blended malt scotch, blended grain scotch and blended scotch. Scotch is often identified by the region where it was produced and each region has its own characteristics that influence taste. Despite scotch being made in Scotland, you can enjoy the spirit anywhere. Kilt not required.
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