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Post by pennmom on Aug 24, 2021 15:16:06 GMT
Kobe Bryant Day – August 24, 2021
This year, we celebrate the first annual Kobe Bryant Day on August 24. Kobe Bryant was more than a basketball player; to many aspiring athletes and children growing up in Los Angeles and around the world, he was an inspiration and a cultural icon. On the day his numbers meet (8 and 24), we celebrate the life and talent that was Kobe Bryant and that of his daughter, Gianna, whose promising life was cut short.
HISTORY OF KOBE BRYANT DAY Kobe Bean Bryant was born August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to former NBA player Joe Bryant and Pamela Cox Bryant. Bryant began playing basketball at the age of three. When he was six, his father retired from the NBA and moved his to Italy to continue playing professional basketball at a lower level. Bryant fit right in with his new lifestyle and learned to speak fluent Italian. The Lakers were Bryant’s favorite team growing up and his grandfather would mail him videos of NBA games to study. During his summers, Bryant would fly back to the United States to play in a basketball summer league. When his returned to America, Bryant went on to play basketball at Lower Merion High School in Philadelphia, playing on the varsity team as a freshman. During his years playing high school basketball, he attracted attention from various college recruiters, the top of his list being Duke, Michigan, North Carolina, and Villanova. However, after high schooler Kevin Garnett was drafted by the NBA in 1995, Bryant also considered skipping college and going directly into the pros. In 1996, 17-year-old Kobe Bryant settled upon going directly into the NBA, becoming only the sixth player in history to do so. This decision was met with a lot of publicity not only because it wasn’t very common, but also because his basketball skills and high SAT scores made it possible for him to go to any college of his choosing. Instead, he pursued his childhood dream and signed with the Los Angeles Lakers after being picked up and traded by the Charlotte Hornets.
Bryant debuted in the Summer Pro League in Long Beach, California, scoring 25 points in front of a standing-room-only crowd. He scored 36 points in the finale and finished with an average of 24.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in four games. He became the youngest player to ever play in an NBA game and the youngest NBA starter. The ’98-’99 season marked Bryant’s emergence as a premier guard in the league. As the rookie, he was normally benched behind starting guards Nick Van Exel and Eddie Jones, but once they were traded, Bryant started every game for the lockout-shortened 50 game season. Even this early in his career, sportswriters were comparing his skills to those of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson.
During his duration with the Lakers, Kobe played a total of 20 seasons. His career averages were 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 1,346 regular season games. He won one MVP Award and played 18 All-Star Games. In the summers of 2008 and 2012, Bryant played basketball for the US Olympics team in Beijing and London respectively, winning gold each time. On November 29, 2015, Kobe Bryant announced that after the ’15-’16 season, he would be retiring from the NBA, acknowledging that after years of playing and injuries, his skills were declining.
Bryant was an avid philanthropist. Throughout his career, Kobe granted terminally ill children over 250 wishes through the Make A Wish Foundation, raised more than $81 million for research through Stand Up to Cancer, was named an honorary ambassador of After-School All-Stars, started the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Foundation with his wife to provide comprehensive services to homeless children in Los Angeles, and donated at least $1 million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
On January 26, 2020, at 9:06 am PST, 41-year-old Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna went on a helicopter ride with six friends and a pilot. The group was traveling to a basketball game at Bryant’s Mamba Academy in Thousand Oaks. Due to light rain and fog, LAPD helicopters and most other air traffic was grounded. At 9:45 am, the helicopter crashed into the side of a mountain in Calabasas and caught on fire.
Kobe Bryant once described his daughter Gianna Bryant as his basketball legacy. An avid player, she had hoped to play in the WNBA. Kobe served as his daughter’s coach and basketball mentor, and when asked about why he and his wife never had a son to carry on his legacy, he would often turn to the very capable Gianna to answer. It’s important to remember more than just the loss of Kobe Bryant, but of his daughter as well, and the promise she once held that will go sadly unfulfilled.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 24, 2021 15:18:26 GMT
National Waffle Day – August 24, 2021
August 24 is National Waffle Day. Pass the syrup! We’ll welcome any occasion to indulge in this iconic international treat. With so many varieties — Belgium, Hong Kong, stroopwafels, galettes – to enjoy in countless ways from adding classic toppings like butter and syrup, fruit, and chocolate, to waffle sandwiches and hotdog buns, we can’t wait to eat them at every meal.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY The contemporary waffles we enjoy today hail from France and Belgium. Earlier versions of the waffle, made of grain flour and water, date back to Ancient Greece. At that time they made obelios, or flat cakes, cooked between hot metal plates. In the Middle ages wafers were made using round plates with images of Jesus, The Crucifiction, and other religious scenes and symbols. Through the centuries both the ingredients and cooking methods of waffle making evolved until finally landing on one of the dozens of common varieties we love today.
The Belgian Waffle made its way over to America during the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle, but it wasn’t popular until the 1964 to 1965 World’s Fair was hosted in Queens, New York. The waffle was originally known as the Brussels waffle. It’s defining factors are it’s crispy exterior and light, airy, and fluffy interior. It was served both plain and with whipped cream and sliced strawberries. No one was really attracted to the “Brussels Waffle,” but the selling them in Queens realized it was due to the name. As soon as they advertised it as a Belgian waffle, they saw a spike in consumer interest and popularity.
Waffle day began in Sweden through a mishap that mixed up similar words meaning waffles and “Our Lady’s Day”. It is celebrated in several European countries by eating waffles on March 25, and marks the beginning of spring.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 24, 2021 15:20:38 GMT
Pluto Demoted Day – August 24, 2021
National Pluto Demoted Day is on August 24 and we are busting out our telescopes to get in the spirit of planetary study! Can you believe that after nearly 80 years as an official planet, Pluto was demoted down to a dwarf planet? In 2006 the International Astronomical Union (IAU) determined that since Pluto is not the dominant object in its orbit around the sun, it could no longer be an official planet. Other large bodies — like Pluto’s own moon, are found in its region.
HISTORY OF PLUTO DEMOTED DAY Pluto was discovered in 1930 by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh, making it the ninth planet in our solar system. It’s a relatively cold planet that exists outside the orbit of Neptune.
After its discovery, Lowell Observatory had over 1,000 suggestions for what to name the newly found planet. The eventual winner was Pluto, named after the Roman god of the underworld.
In 1992, questions arose around Pluto’s legitimacy as a planet after the discovery of large objects in its region, including one that actually had a larger mass than Pluto itself. Eventually, in 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) settled on a definition for ‘planet,’ which ultimately excluded Pluto. From that point forward, it has been known as a ‘dwarf planet.’
A dwarf planet is defined as is a celestial body that orbits the sun and has enough mass to assume a nearly round shape but that has not cleared the area around its orbit and is not a moon.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 24, 2021 15:24:30 GMT
International Strange Music Day – August 24, 2021
For those who have a tendency to lean toward the unique and bizarre, this is one day that will feed that strange musical soul! International Strange Music Day pulls out all the stops when it comes to going beyond the normal and opening up to a world with new horizons.
When it comes to the ‘strange’ part, this can mean either unfamiliar or bizarre – or both! The choice is entirely personal and up to the individual. In either case, International Strange Music Day is meant to expand the ear toward new sounds.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL STRANGE MUSIC DAY International Strange Music Day was created by Patrick Grant, who was a New York City musician and composer at the time. The premise of the day is simple: to get people to play and listen to types of music they have never experienced before.
Patrick Grant believed that broadening people’s musical spectrums can also change the way that society looks at other aspects of life – his mantra is ‘listening without prejudice’.
Honestly, Strange Music Day also started out as a way for Grant to promote his new album, “Fields Amaze” in 1997. He picked August 24 because it was his girlfriend’s dad’s birthday, who had been a sort of artistic mentor to him.
By 2002, the day had been growing and picked up by various artists and venues. When he discovered the day had made its way to Europe, he decided to add the “International” portion to the name.
This growing movement now is attached to concerts, hosts a record label and gains strong support from summer schools, where it is appreciated as a great way to stimulate young minds.
The year 2012 brought added inspiration when Patrick Grant challenged the musicians of New York to participate in an International Strange Music Day Performance Soiree. Various strange bands and musicians such as Jolly Ramey, The Dreamscape Floppies, Da Groove Commanders, Micro-tons o’ Fun, and many more.
Since that time, other events have been hosted in honor of the day in New York as well as other towns and cities all over the United States. Other places in the world have been known to get in on the fun as well, including the University of London.
It’s time to celebrate International Strange Music Day!
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Post by pennmom on Aug 24, 2021 15:26:57 GMT
Knife Day – August 24, 2021
Knife Day is the day to appreciate the knives that folk use on a daily basis. This day is a celebration of this marvellous tool that has been with humans since the dawn of time.
The evolution of knives has been a remarkable feat – from knives made of bone, stone and flint, to modern creations using titanium, bronze, iron and steel. Nobody can deny the knife is one of man’s most useful tools – for cooking, eating, fishing, hunting, and not to forget the oh so handy Swiss Army knife.
To make the most of Knife Day, why not test your knife chopping skills in the kitchen, or buy that knife set you’ve always wanted. Invite and friends over to compare and swap knives, or get together to clean and sharpen your knives.
Then there’s nothing like having a cake and enjoying a slice by the knife. And instead of wishing one another to have a nice day, why not just say: “Have a knife day!”
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Post by pennmom on Aug 24, 2021 15:29:38 GMT
Peach Pie Day – August 24, 2021
Peach Pie is surely one of the greatest things in life, and there is little that compares to it. It’s rich, creamy, and suffused with that delicious flavor that only comes from fresh peaches. Served with a heavy slice of vanilla ice cream it’s the perfect end, or beginning, to any day. Peach Pie Day celebrates this succulent piece of dessert and those who love it.
HISTORY OF PEACH PIE DAY Pie once served as far more than simply a dessert, and in fact was constantly kept on hand for the morning repast. It was frequently served with a frothy glass of fresh milk or a steaming cup of coffee. Peach Pie Day reminds us that this tradition needn’t end in those days of old, but can become a new tradition in our modern day.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 24, 2021 15:35:34 GMT
Internaut Day – August 24, 2021
The internet is the newest great frontier, a place where every new innovation creates a new virtual world deep within the web. While space will always be the final frontier (Except for those brave souls who consider death the last great adventure) the internet will always be a growing and expanding frontier. Internaut Day celebrates those men and women (and those without a binary identifier) who have helped to build the great frontier that is the Internet.
HISTORY OF INTERNAUT DAY A blending of the words “Internet” and “Astronaut” that refers to those who either have played some role in the construction of the Internet, an operator of the internet, or one who is a fully capable user of the internet. Initially, it only contained members of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), a group that works to create voluntary internet standards like the TCP/IP Internet Protocol Suite. This membership soon expanded to include members of the Internet Society (ISOC), another organization with a focus on improving internet standards, education, and access.
Now the term can include almost anyone who uses the internet, though those without technical savvy are often referred to as netizens. As the world progresses, we’re bound to see new types of netizens, especially as we see AR (Augmented Reality) expanded and the physical world becomes increasingly integrated with the digital world. Who knows what the future holds for the world and the internet? Internaut Day celebrates those who will bring this brave new world to us all.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 24, 2021 15:38:50 GMT
Vesuvius Day – August 24, 2021
The rumble and groaning of the earth as it starts to boil and roll. A cloud of dark ash that spreads wherever the wind takes it. Bright, and extremely hot molten rock flowing down the hillside.
These are just a few of the markers that explain a volcanic event, and none are larger than the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This is in remembrance of that very location, and the destruction that has been caused by Mount Vesuvius.
LEARN ABOUT VERSUVIUS DAY Vesuvius Day pays tribute to the day that this eruption happened. The inhabitants of the area had been used to a number of small earth tremors in the region. Pliny the Younger, a writer, wrote the following about them:
“They were not particularly alarming because they are frequent in Campania.”
Since 217, the first major earthquake happened in 62AD. This resulted in there being destruction across the Bay of Naples, especially Pompeii. When the volcano had erupted, some of the damage had still not been prepared.
In fact, there were a number of small earthquakes only a few days before the eruption happened. However, the warnings were not recognized.
A lot of people lost their life on this date, and so it is only right that we pay tribute to them. Aside from Pliny the Elder, there were only a few other casualties that were known by name. This included Drusilla, the Jewish princess, and Agrippa, her son. It is also believed that Caesius Bassus, a poet, died in the eruption as well.
Although not a lot of people were known by name, by 2003, roughly 1,044 casts were made from body impressions in the deposits of ash that had been covered from Pompeii and the surrounding areas, as well as the scattered bones of roughly another 100.
HISTORY OF VERSUVIUS DAY The Mount of Vesuvius is most widely known for its eruption in 79 A.D. It was this very eruption that killed over a thousand souls, and destroyed the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and a number of other, smaller settlements. Mount Vesuvius has erupted many times since, being regarded as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world due to the large population living nearby.
Being only 9 km from Naples, it is that very area being one of the most highly populated volcanic areas on the planet, being hope to over 3,000,000 people. The tendency towards explosive, or Plinian, eruptions also factors into that title.
The large cone at the top, or summit, was formed by the collapse of an earlier mountain structure, originally much higher than the summit is now. This, along with Mount Vesuvius’ active status as a volcano, makes it a dangerous, if beautiful, site to be around.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 25, 2021 14:41:28 GMT
National Banana Split Day – August 25, 2021
Go bananas, because on August 25, it’s National Banana Split Day! Give your taste buds the thrill of delicious ice cream and luscious chocolate covering a fresh banana topped off with nuts, a cherry and whipped cream.
Surprisingly, the original banana split wasn’t created in an ice cream parlor but in a pharmacy in 1904. Banana splits were the brainchild of David Evans Strickler, a pharmacist’s apprentice who enjoyed experimenting with new soda fountain sundaes in his free time. They were so popular with the college crowd that students willingly paid 10 cents, double the price of a normal sundae. Try a banana split today and you’ll understand why this amazing dessert is a classic!
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Post by pennmom on Aug 25, 2021 14:44:16 GMT
National Secondhand Wardrobe Day – August 25, 2021
How many times have you bought an item of clothing, only to wear it once or twice and throw it away after years of collecting dust in the back of the closet? Sadly, the answer is too many times. Thankfully, there’s a movement taking place in America that could help save us from our wasteful selves: National Secondhand Wardrobe Day on August 25. Buying clothes second hand and donating your used clothing creates a positive cycle that is crucial for cutting back our waste. Unfortunately, there’s a stigma surrounding secondhand clothing stores, or thrift shops, but it’s time to bring this to light and talk about why it’s so flawed. Secondhand shopping saves you money, has a positive impact on the environment, and if done correctly, can certainly lead to a closet of some cool new duds. So on August 25, head to your favorite thrift store and get some new (old) threads!
WHEN IS NATIONAL SECONDHAND WARDROBE DAY 2021? National Secondhand Wardrobe Day is celebrated on August 25.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL SECONDHAND WARDROBE DAY We are not advocating wearing tattered clothes or items that are clearly unhygienic, but buying secondhand clothes from reputable sources has so many great benefits that we can’t imagine why it gets frowned upon!
The first and most obvious benefit is the savings; you get articles for a fraction of the price of retail. The clothes are in great condition, and if you take your time, you can find vintage designer clothes or even licensed merchandise. You will also find that, as compared to fast fashion, the quality and longevity of secondhand clothing are mostly better.
The next and most important reason for buying secondhand is to conserve the Earth’s resources, decrease pollution, and have a more sustainable lifestyle. Tons of clothing is discarded and dumped in landfills, which is such a tragic waste! Destroying the environment and wasting your hard-earned money on new clothing just because a certain article is no longer trendy is horribly wasteful.
Before the Industrial Revolution, clothing was expensive, limited, and not as easily disposable. Following the Industrial Revolution, mass production of clothing led to mass consumerism. Soon, people began buying clothes often and tossing old ones out. And the stigma attached to secondhand clothing — that it is a sign of lack of money — began rearing its head.
This changed when Christian ministries started drives to collect clothing and accessories to resell to fund their programs. Thrift stores started to pop up, benefiting and giving an incentive to those who were providing charity services. Today, Gen Zs and Millennials are active in promoting sustainable fashion and reducing waste. 77% of Millennials prefer purchasing clothing that is environmentally friendly.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 25, 2021 14:50:05 GMT
Kiss And Make Up Day – August 25, 2021
We all have fights with our nearest and dearest now and again. Whether a sibling dispute, a marital tiff, a spat with a best friend or a clash with the parents; whether it’s about a lie, a misunderstanding, relationships or the state of the kitchen, today it’s time to kiss and make up.
LEARN ABOUT KISS AND MAKE UP DAY Sometimes a grudge gets held too long or we allow the little things that irritate us in a relationship to become bigger than they really are; Kiss and Make Up Day works to end those frosty silences, mood swings and critical comments. Instead, buy the person you love flowers, say sorry and tell them how much they mean to you, or if all else fails chocolate is usually a swift way to a person’s heart.
Today celebrates the fact that kissing and making up is the best part of an argument (especially where lovers are concerned), and sometimes even makes the fight worthwhile. Annoying habits and irritability aside, it’s good to have the people you love around you. So remember not to take loved ones for granted and appreciate the good stuff in your relationship. Top it all off with a big smooch and you’ve fully embraced the spirit of the day.
HISTORY OF KISS AND MAKE UP DAY We have Jacqueline Milgate to thank for Kiss and Make Up Day and the friendships and relationships that we mend on this important day. Of the Hilton, New York, Jacqueline Milton decided to create this day so that we had a dedicated period in our lives to focus on those relationships that have broken down, looking at different ways to repair them. If you are someone who often likes to bury their head in the sand instead of dealing with problems, this day gives you the opportunity to face issues head-on and resolve them once and for all so that you can move forward.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 25, 2021 15:07:25 GMT
Whiskey Sour Day – August 25, 2021
Sometimes what makes a drink truly delicious is an interesting bouquet of flavors, and a whiskey sour offers just such a blend of flavors. It’s an unusual little mix but the truly distinguished connoisseur knows that there’s little better on a hot day than a cool whiskey sour. Whiskey Sour Day is your chance to experience this fantastic drink, and discover what your favorite variation is.
LEARN ABOUT WHISKEY SOUR DAY Whiskey Sour Day is the perfect day for you to enjoy this delicious drink, or if you have never tried it before, now is your chance! As the name suggests, this is a cocktail that incorporates whiskey, with bourbon typically used. The whiskey is combined with sugar, lemon juice, and often a dash of egg white. There have been many different variations of this cocktail created. For example, there is the New York Sour, which has a little bit of full-bodied red wine added to the top of the cocktail.
If you want to serve this cocktail as you would in a bar, then it is typically garnished with a maraschino cherry and half of an orange slice. Simple yet effective! The drink itself is shaken and then it is serve either over ice or straight up.
The popularity of the Whiskey Sour has led to a number of other similar cocktails being created. The Ward 8 is an example of one of these. This cocktail will typically use rye whiskey or bourbon. This will then be mixed with grenadine syrup, as well as both orange and lemon juices.
Some Fascinating and Interesting Facts About Whiskey Of course, the start of the show when it comes to a Whiskey Sour is the whiskey itself, so we are going to take a look at some interesting facts about this drink. One thing a lot of people are shocked to learn is that whiskey actually starts its life as beer. This is because it is created from the ‘beer’ that gets distilled, which is known as word. In fact, wort is created from all the ingredients you would expect to find in a pint of your favorite beer, i.e. malts, yeast, and water.
There are some interesting Guinness World Records when it comes to whiskey. One of these is for the oldest whiskey in the world, which belongs to a bottle of Glenavon Special Liqueur Whisky. It is believed that this whiskey was packaged sometime between 1851 and 1858, which means it is getting close to celebrating its 170th birthday. An Irish sold the bottle of whiskey at auction and they managed to get an incredible $17,900 in return. You may think that makes it one of the most expensive bottles of whiskey in the world, but you would be wrong. In Hong Kong, a decanter of Macallan ‘M’ whiskey was auctioned for $475,000.
HISTORY OF WHISKEY SOUR DAY The origin of the Whiskey Sour is not quite shrouded in mystery, in fact, the oldest known mention of the whiskey sour was found in the Wisconsin publication the Waukesha Plain Dealer over 100 years ago. In the mid-1900’s a story was printed in the El Comercio de Iquique indicating that it was created by one Elliott Stubb.
Whiskey Sour Day celebrates the creation of this delicious drink, and the role it has played in bar culture all over the world. So popular is this drink that it has been the name of several books, multiple songs, and several articles totally unrelated to the drink itself. When did you last have a Whiskey Sour? If not Whiskey Sour Day is your chance to finally try one out and join the ranks of those who absolutely love this alcoholic repast.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 26, 2021 13:40:14 GMT
National Dog Day – August 26, 2021
National Dog Day 2021 is on August 26 and we are getting ready to celebrate all our furry friends in the best ways possible! Can you believe that our furry friends have been with us for at least 14,000 years? Thank goodness for that because what would we do without man’s best friend? It is time to pull out all the cake and pictures of your pup and share your love for them with the world! National Dog Day was first established in 2004 by pet & lifestyle advocate Colleen Paige.
The aim of promoting this day is to raise awareness about adopting these animals who are currently in rescue centers.
In addition, on this day promote dog ownership of all breeds, pure and mix. Embrace National Dog Day 2021 as an opportunity for all dogs to live a safe, happy and abuse-free life.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL DOG DAY Dogs are a man’s best friend for a reason, so why not celebrate them? These furry friends range in all different shapes, sizes, and breeds. There is a dog out there for everyone! Whether you like big dogs or small dogs, every pup should be celebrated on National Dog Day. This holiday was created in 2004 by Colleen Paige, a Pet & Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate. She created this day so that all dogs can be celebrated and also to draw attention to the number of dogs in shelters and to encourage adoption to those who have yet to find a place to call home. August 26 is significant to Colleen because it is the day her adopted her Sheltie when she was 10 years old.
Since the first celebration in 2004, National Dog Day has grown and is now celebrated across the world. In 2013 the holiday was written into New York legislation and can be seen on the New York State Senate’s website.
To spread the word further, those that oversee the holiday have joined forces with many rescue partners, including The Human Society of The United States and West Coast Labrador Retriever Rescue. Together they draw attention to the number of dogs that are without a home and try to actively encourage people searching for a dog to visit an adoption shelter instead of a pet store.
Since the first day back in 2004, it is estimated that approximately one million dogs have been saved through adoption in the U.S. For dog owners that aren’t looking to add to their , National Dog Day has become a day for treating their friend like the legend they are and enjoying the connection that we’ve built up with dogs over thousands of years.
Colleen Paige, the founder of the holiday, also uses the day to draw attention to the multiple ways in which dogs contribute towards our society. From putting their lives on the line to help law enforcement track down bombs or drug dealers to providing assistance for those who need it, dogs play an important role. Nowadays dogs can even identify cancer in patients.
National Dog Day has also been using its platform to encourage dog ownership of all breeds, mixed and pure, and continuously pushes for all dogs to be allowed to live happy and abuse-free lives.
National Dog Day is on an upward trajectory and continues to grow in popularity. It is widely covered in the media each year and rescue homes are the all-important exposure they need to get their message across. Whether you choose to celebrate by volunteering at a rescue home, making a donation to a shelter, or by giving your furry friend an extra big cuddle, make sure you spend this day acknowledging just how awesome dogs are.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 26, 2021 13:43:09 GMT
National Toilet Paper Day – August 26, 2021
National Toilet Paper Day is observed each year on August 26. This essential item is used most by Americans followed by other countries across the globe. One of the times we realize the importance of this often-overlooked item is when we enter a public restroom and realize there is no toilet paper. Not long ago, toilet paper used to come in multiple colors. Now, many more countries are also using toilet paper along with a bidet.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL TOILET PAPER DAY We don’t know yet who created National Toilet Paper Day but they surely deserve a shout-out for dedicating a day to honoring this humble yet important invention that is on the shopping list for many a trip to the supermarket.
Before the advent of toilet paper, from at least 79 A.D. until the fall of the Roman empire, the Romans cleaned themselves with a tersorium (a type of sponge) after relieving themselves. It was made of a sea sponge on a stick and they would simply rinse it off and leave it for the next person.
It wasn’t until 1857 that toilet paper began being sold in the United States of America. The first toilet paper was loose flat sheets of paper. Then in 1930, the Germans invented the perforated rolls we have today consisting of 1,000 small sheets that were separated by a perforation. In the 1960s, toilet paper came in different colors, especially in pink and green to match the bathroom hues. In the early 2000s, colored toilet paper rolls started to exit the market but they can still be found in some parts of the world. Americans love their toilet paper though and use it the most out of any other country. Though this can also be attributed to the fact that some countries prefer using a bidet over toilet paper to clean up.
Toilet paper has even made its mark in several television series and movies. It is often used for decoration during Halloween or when people play a prank on others by covering houses or cars in it.
This simple invention has a really strong footing in people’s lives and is likely to stay for years to come.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 26, 2021 13:46:07 GMT
Women’s Equality Day – August 26, 2021
The right to vote, the cornerstone of democracy, belongs to all citizens — but this wasn’t always the case. Until recently, most countries denied voting rights to half of their population: women. To claim their voice, women began agitating for the right to vote in the early 19th century. In the U.S., decisions about who could vote were left up to the states. The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, ensures voting rights for everyone regardless of gender. Today, Women’s Equality Day celebrates the achievements of women’s rights activists and reminds us of the unique daily struggles that women face.
WHEN IS WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY 2021? The continuous struggle for women's participation and equality in all spheres of life and society is observed on Women’s Equality Day on August 26.
HISTORY OF WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every August 26, commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward.
In the early 19th century, American women, who generally couldn’t inherit property and made half of a man’s wages in any available jobs, began organizing to demand political rights and representation.
By the early 1900s, several countries including Finland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom had legalized voting for women as the movement continued to sweep across the world. In the U.S., the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was first introduced in 1878, but it failed to gain traction. It wasn’t until women’s involvement in the World War I effort made their contributions painfully obvious that women’s suffrage finally gained enough support. Women’s rights groups pointed out the hypocrisy of fighting for democracy in Europe while denying it to half of the American citizens at home.
Because a Constitutional amendment requires approval from two-thirds of the states, 36 of them had to ratify the 19th Amendment before its passage. The deciding vote in the Tennessee legislature came from Harry T. Burn, a young state representative whose mother’s plea to support the amendment became a deciding factor in his vote (which he switched at the last minute).
Women aren’t done fighting for equal rights. Today, the wage gap between men and women still impacts women’s economic power, and gender-based discrimination still plagues workplaces and business transactions.
To remind us of the struggles of the past, present, and future, Congress designated August 26 as Women’s Equality Day in 1971.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 26, 2021 13:48:57 GMT
Burger Day – August 26, 2021
Burgers are indeed the source of true happiness, a fact supported by the rich cheesy topping, crisp flavorful onion, and splash of tomato that brings it all together with a pickle tang finish.
Or maybe you’re a bolder sort, enjoying their burger topped with onion rings and barbecue sauce in a true Western-style and a splash of blue cheese. Whatever the case, it’s hard to argue that the burger isn’t the perfect food, and Burger Day is here to celebrate it in all its glory.
HISTORY OF BURGER DAY Burger Day was established by Mr. Hyde to celebrate their favorite food, and all the places they’ve sampled that make them. It’s a great system, free from any of the false advertising you may experience elsewhere. As they say, “If we say we like a burger place, it’s because we ate there and liked it.” Burger Day was created to vaunt the glories of this most perfect of meals, technically a sandwich, really a whole meal.
There is an on-running debate over who actually invented the burger. Some believe that it was invented in Hamburg, Germany, or to be more precise, the meat that would become the hamburger was. Ground beef used to be considered a waste product, the leftovers of the prime cuts that were then sold off on the cheap.
These days premium ground beef is the foundation of one of the world’s most popular foods. It got its start as a hamburger steak, a popular dish served with multiple variations, but one day it found its way onto a bun, met cheese and bacon, and has never looked back. Burger Day is your opportunity (excuse?) to indulge in as many of these delicious concoctions as you desire!
However, other people assert that the hamburger originated with Louis Lassen, a Danish immigrant who cooked up the first patty in 1900 in New Haven, using ideas he’d picked up in Europe.
The hamburger made its official debut at the 1904 St. Louis food festival, but it didn’t really take off properly until mass commercialization of the concept in the following decades. Hamburgers weren’t originally a delectable, trendy fast-food item. Instead, they grew out of economic necessity. Innovators in the food industry needed a way to use off-cuts of meat productively, instead of just throwing them to the dogs. They wanted a tasty meal that they could sell quickly to prevent spoilage. So the humble burger seemed like the obvious choice.
During the Great Depression of the 1930s, the need for cheap food reached even greater heights. Seeing hunger and poverty, entrepreneurs looked for ways to get tasty food into people’s bellies without the usual price tag. So they began developing machines that would churn out burgers en masse.
Soon the price of patties fell even further, but there was a problem: people didn’t have anywhere to go and eat them. Fortunately, the development of the hamburger coincided with the emergence of the “greasy spoon.” Innovative restaurateurs realized that they could draw in punters by providing public access to new radio services springing up all around the country. Burgers were an obvious, cheap, and delicious menu choice.
Whatever the truth about their origins, hamburgers are one of the most popular foods in the world and a dietary staple. Juicy Foods in Oregon made the biggest burger in history. It weighed in at 777 lbs and cost the company more than $5,000 to make.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 26, 2021 13:52:36 GMT
Cherry Popsicle Day – August 26, 2021
In the heat of summer there’s nothing quite like a juicy, cool popsicle to help bring down your temperature, and add a little fun to the day. The cherry popsicle stands out in its succulent red as the perfect representation of summer fun. Cherry Popsicle Day celebrates this bright red banner of popsicle kind and encourages you to indulge in them shamelessly.
LEARN ABOUT CHERRY POPSICLE DAY Popsicle is actually the name of a brand of tasty frozen juice, which is conveniently served on a stick. Nevertheless, these treats have become so popular that people all over the world have started to use the word ‘popsicle’ to refer to all frozen juice pops, whether they are from the Popsicle brand or not. There are so many different brands all over the world selling these frozen treats, and of course, you can even make your own!
It’s interesting to note, though, that even though many people use the term Popsicle to describe these treats, the name is under copyright. So, if you do decide to make your own Popsicle, it’s probably going to be safer to call it an Ice Pop, especially if this somehow becomes your next big business venture. You never know, right?
HISTORY OF CHERRY POPSICLE DAY Unlike many culinary treats, the origin of the popsicle is definitively known, and an 11-year-old boy was responsible. He was preparing a soda pop out on his porch by mixing together the white powder with the water. In the absent-minded way of 11-year-olds, he left it on the porch and went inside, forgetting it was there until the next day. He found it frozen the next day with the stirring stick in it, and the popsicle was born!
But it wasn’t until 18 years later that the rest of the world would be introduced to this innovation. He decided to introduce the frozen pop on a stick at an amusement park in Belmar, NJ, called Neptune Beach. It was so successful that he immediately applied for a patent, and at the urging of his children named it the “popsicle”. Apparently, he would rather have called it a “frozen confectionery” or the more ostentatious “Epsicle Ice Pop”. Either way, Cherry Popsicle Day exists to celebrate the amazing flavor of the bright red cherry popsicle.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 26, 2021 13:54:46 GMT
WebMistress Day – August 26, 2021
We often hear a lot of talk about webmasters, those fantastic men who work really hard developing the internet every day. Without them, the digital world wouldn’t be as incredible as it is. Or would it? You see, not all of those architects of the internet were men. Webmistress Day celebrates these women and the role they play, giving them the equal time and attention they deserve. How many webmistresses do you know?
HISTORY OF WEBMISTRESS DAY Alright, just in case you missed the point, let’s talk about what a webmistress is. They are women who develop and maintain websites, as well as developing and marketing them to the digital marketplace. The origin of the term webmistress, on one hand, is simply an extension of webmaster, but Kat Valentine made it official when she purchased webmistress.com and started working under that title. Thousands of women all over the world are now working under the title of WebMistress, yet people still quirk a brow when they hear it.
Webmistress Day stresses that this is a legitimate job title used by thousands of skilled professionals all over the world. The stigma associated with it must be lifted so that women can be recognized as a valid and important part of developing the digital world. Whenever you visit a website, you should stop and take a moment to figure out whether or not the person responsible for that site is a webmistress. You’d be surprised just how often your favorite sites will turn out to have been designed by one, and maybe that’s part of the problem.
It’s time to stop being surprised, and know that webmistresses are here to stay, once and for all.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 27, 2021 11:06:27 GMT
International Lottery Day – August 27, 2021
Lottery. Lotterie. Lotería. No matter what language, people around the world love lottery games! On International Lottery Day every August 27, we’re all dreaming about euros, dollars, pounds and lire. Why? Lottery-style games have gone mobile — so it’s easier than ever to play! That’s great news for the UK, where a study shows 83% of residents report purchasing scratch-off lottery tickets in the past year.
Today is the day where we all try our luck and you never know, a lifechanging sum of money could be on the horizon.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 27, 2021 11:09:39 GMT
National Just Because Day – August 27, 2021
On August 27, you won’t need a reason to celebrate. All you need is National Just Because Day. Why? Well, just because. If you want to make spaghetti for breakfast wearing last year’s Halloween costume, more power to you. If you want to climb a tree as an adult, take the risk. It’s a day to stop worrying about the whys.
Just Because Day has also become a great way to spread random acts of kindness. Send a thoughtful card to a friend, just because. Give your grandparents a call, just because. Pick up the trash from your neighbor’s yard, just because.
WHEN IS NATIONAL JUST BECAUSE DAY 2021? National Just Because Day is on August 27. Why this date? Well, you know … just, because.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL JUST BECAUSE DAY The original version of Just Because Day may be a movable holiday called Because Day that was first celebrated on the third Wednesday in May. It was invented in the late fifties or early sixties, by Joseph J. Goodwin of Los Gatos, California. He turned the gift of a transistor radio for his wife into their own holiday. For the Goodwin’s, It wasn’t so much about a radio as it was about celebrating life, free afternoons, and . And so, what began as a wholesome holiday celebrating the beauty of spontaneity in life, grew into an annual celebration across the United States.
As we grow up and assimilate into the world, we tend to fall in line with always doing what is expected of us. And for many people, that might get a little boring. On this very special day, these unspoken rules society hath paved before us no longer apply. This day is your golden opportunity to do whatever it is your heart desires. This day is to encourage you to march at the beat of your own drum. Your chance to do something with no rhyme or reason. Whether you want to drink milk wearing a cow onesie, going on an impromptu road trip anywhere, or surprise a friend with flowers. This day is your chance to add a little spontaneity to your life. It’s also a golden opportunity to spread some positivity to others! Pay a tab for the table next to you. Leave a nice note on someone’s desk. The possibilities are endless and the only thing holding you back is you!
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