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National Pots De Creme Day – August 27, 2021
National Pots De Creme Day is celebrated every year with much gusto on August 27. The name translates to “pot of custard” or “pot of creme.” It also refers to the baking dish, which is a small pot with a lid. Overall, this dish is a loose custard that is made by mixing eggs, egg yolks, cream, and milk. A flavoring essence is also added. This is then baked in porcelain cups in a water bath at a low temperature. Who doesn’t like another food holiday, right?
HISTORY OF NATIONAL POTS DE CREME DAY Pots De Creme is not pronounced as ‘Pawts deh Creem,’ but rather as ‘Po de Krehm.’ But it doesn’t matter how you pronounce it because this dish is super easy to make yet tastes delicious and is exquisite. The custard was originally used for filling crusts like in a pie. However, as time passed, this dessert was made into smaller portions and the crust was eliminated from preparation. Pots De Creme are lightly prepared custard desserts hailing from France. Since the French didn’t have a word for custard, they christened it ‘Pots de Creme’ as it signifies the little porcelain pots they are baked in.
This truly decadent dessert is prepared in tiny pots that stand only about three inches tall. These were used on formal European and American tables during the 18th and 19th centuries. They are generally made in sets and because the cup is so small, a demitasse spoon is used to eat this delight.
Of course, this dessert deserved its own day, however, the creator of this day remains a mystery. But it surely has to be someone with a sweet tooth just like most of us. So don’t stop yourself from indulging in this dessert on National Pots De Creme Day. If you’re on a diet, you can look for an option with minimal sugar or make your own healthy version of it. As long as you’re eating a Pots De Creme on this food holiday, you’re doing it right!
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Tracky Dack Day – August 27, 2021-Australia
We confess we had to brush up on Australian English to figure out what a Tracky Dack is and why Australians celebrate Tracky Dack Day on the last Friday in August, on August 27 this year. Tracky Dack Day is celebrated every year in Australia with gusto (an Italian term, by the way, not Aussie). To understand Tracky Dack Day, first, know that ‘dack’ is Australian English slang for trousers. The same pants that Americans traditionally refer to as slacks. Dacks can be long or short but we don’t think denim jeans are dacks. ‘Tracky’ or ‘trackie,’ spelled either way, is the Aussie slang term for ‘tracksuit,’ that unflattering, kind of masculine but unisex athletic outfit also called a jogging suit but known by most of us as warm-ups. A complete tracky consists of long pants with an elastic waist (the dacks) and a matching waist-length, zippered- or pullover jacket, with or without a hood. Trackies are usually made of a warm, soft knit or fleece fabric.
HISTORY OF TRACKY DACK DAY Tracky dacks, or sweatpants, were designed in the 1920s for athletes. Credit for the original design and creation is attributed to French clothing designer Emile Camuset. The athletic, masculine look of sweatpants caught on as urban casual wear in the 1970s, then ruled the 1980s and 90s, until yoga pants crept shamelessly out of fitness studios into daylight. The popularity of wearing tracky dacks had absolutely nothing to do with being athletic. It was about the comfort of elastic waistbands in baggy pants. But, hey, who doesn’t want to look like they are on their way for a run or a workout, even though you never work out or set foot in a gym?
Although comfortable to wear, sweatpants tend to be baggy, loose, and shapeless, and not very fashionable. They have never been considered appropriate professional office attire Down Under, nor in the U.S. for that matter. At least not until the turn of the century gave way to a clothing style called ‘business casual.’ This brings us to the genius behind Tracky Dack Day.
Tracky Dack Day began as a fundraising idea for TLC for Kids, an Australian children’s medical charity. This day took its lead from America’s Casual Dress Fridays. White-collar professionals — those whose work requires wearing traditional suit-and-tie business attire in the office every day — started wearing ‘business casual’ to work one day a week, usually on Fridays. Business casual included slacks, or dacks, but never denim jeans, and a collared shirt. The practice grew in popularity and eventually made its way to Australia.
Tracky Dack Day takes casual dress Fridays down a few rungs on the ladder, allowing participants to wear tracky dacks or sweatpants to the office. The fundraiser operates in ways similar to walk-a-thons or jog-a-thons but does not require any physical exertion. All that is required to participate is a desire to help sick children and a willingness to wear a pair of comfortable tracky dacks to work. It’s a brilliant idea to enlist those who enjoy donating to charity but are not inclined to do a run or walk. And the idea of wearing sweatpants to work appeals to those who don’t enjoy getting all gussied up. ‘Gussied up’ is yet another Aussie English slang term made popular around 1900.
Australians encourage each other to “dack up and donate” on Tracky Dack Day by joining teams who solicit sponsors, or they write checks themselves for the right to wear their tracky dacks to work. Participating is not just about raising money for an amazing children’s charity. Tracky Dack Day is a show of solidarity with hospitalized children who are also encouraged to wear tracky dacks instead of hospital gowns or pajamas on Tracky Dack Day, so they can be part of the day that is all about “dacking up and donating” for the kids.
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International Bat Night – August 27, 2021
Bats have many places in literature and history, and serve roles both dark and hilarious depending on where you find them. Probably the most common association with the bat is with vampires, but there is also the fun-loving bat from Ferngully (Batty Coda) along with a host of other characters from literature and cinema. But bats have an important role to play in our eco-system, and some of them are becoming endangered. International Bat Night serves to raise awareness from our flying rodent friends and why they deserve to be protected.
LEARN ABOUT INTERNATIONAL BAT NIGHT International Bat Night is a date that takes place every year to celebrate these creatures, with a number of different bat events taking place around the world for the public to get involved with. These events give you the opportunity to help bat conservation and to learn more about these creatures. There are talks at dusk and fun bat walks; it is definitely the sort of activity you should experience at least once, as it will give you a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with these incredible animals and to learn more about them.
Incredible facts about bats When we say that bats are incredible creatures, we do not expect you to simply take our word for it. After all, bats are the only mammals that can fly. They also use echolocation in order to get around during the night. As you probably know, bats do most of their living when it is dark and they cannot see very well. Because of this, they need to depend on other navigational skills, instead of sight. They send out beeps, listening for variations in the echoes that bounce back in order to understand where they are and to get around effectively.
Bats have gotten a bit of a bad reputation over the years. However, most of this is unjustified. A lot of people think that bats, especially those in North America, go around infecting people with rabies and a whole host of other toxins and diseases. This is something that has merely become a rumor because of the television and movies. In fact, bats avoid people, and only 10 people in the last 50 years have contracted rabies from North American bats. If you are one of the incredibly unlucky ones to get bitten by a bat, make sure you go to see your doctor as soon as possible, but don’t panic, bats really aren’t as scary as it is made out in the films! bats also don’t suck blood, contrary to popular belief. Okay, they do lap it up, but calm down! There are actually only three species of bats across the globe.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL BAT NIGHT International Bat Night was established to help promote the good image of bats, and to help start creating some clarity on the facts about them above and beyond the rumors and Hollywood image. While we often think of bats as nocturnal predators feasting on the blood of the innocent and harboring rabies, the truth is quite different. Yes, there are bats that feed on blood, but they mostly feed on insects and believe us, you want bats to be out there patrolling the night and helping eliminate them.
Bats are one of the major contributors to keeping down obnoxious night insects like mosquitoes, and if you’re a camper, you know how unpleasant mosquitoes can make an otherwise pleasant camping expedition. There are also bats that feed on nectar and fruit, and actually help to pollinate and spread the seed of plants, in many cases they’re the only ones working to help those plants procreate!
These are just the beginnings of the wonders that bats possess, and there is far more just a flicker away, and International Bat Night is a great time to spend learning about them!
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Post by pennmom on Aug 27, 2021 11:25:53 GMT
Daffodil Day – August 27, 2021
Daffodils are a flower that have been symbolically linked to the fight against cancer for many years, now. Representing “hope” in the language of flowers, they stand for all the efforts of communities and volunteer groups in the search for a cure
As such, Daffodil Day is a day when we’re reminded of all that hard work and research, and encouraged to do what we can to help it. From selling those all-important daffodils to raising awareness in the community of fundraising efforts, it’s a day for everyone to lend their help to a very important cause.
HISTORY OF DAFFODIL DAY As the first flower to bloom in Spring, daffodils quickly became a symbol of hope when cancer societies started using the flower in the 1950s. The image became iconic, forever tied to the efforts of volunteers, researchers, and those who wanted to raise awareness ever since.
After they were first used, daffodils became the logo of cancer societies and volunteering groups around the world. Since the 1950s, we have learned more and more about the disease, including the fact that nearly 4 in 10 people will have a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.
As such, cancer societies and awareness groups grew as we learned how to both prevent and detect cancer. From self-examinations to avoiding risks like exposing skin directly to sunlight, Daffodil Days have played an important role in helping people understand the threat of cancer and what they can do to fight it.
Daffodil Day has also grown to become an important fundraising day for cancer societies around the globe. Funds are raised for all kinds of purposes, to contribute to cancer research, to ensure that those diagnosed with it have resources and support groups to help them live with it, and to help cancer societies spread their message even further.
Nowadays, Daffodil Days happen around the world, often in conjunction with the first bloom of those flowers that have become so emblematic of the fight.
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Banana Lovers Day – August 27, 2021
Finally, the world’s most popular fruit gets a day of its very own, and it’s about time! Whether you like it straight from the peel, sliced on cereal, or baked into a banana bread, the whole world loves banana! Who can blame them, considering how versatile it is? Banana Lovers’ Day celebrates those who just can’t get enough of this brightly colored monkey bait!
HISTORY OF BANANA LOVERS DAY Bananas are pretty incredible, we think you’ll have to agree. They’re easily one of the best fruits to add to… well… anything! Need to get a boost to your morning but want to have a shake? No problem! Couple scoops of protein powder, a banana, and some strawberries and suddenly you’re rocking your morning with deliciousness! Have some bananas gone brown on your counter? Nonsense! There’s no such thing as a bad banana, just a banana that’s ready to be baked into banana bread! There’s nothing you can’t do with bananas!
What you may not know is that the whole world is eating ONE kind of banana, and that banana type is not the same thing your great-great-grandparents were eating during WWI or WWII. Banana’s have been one of the biggest examples of monoculture in our history, and something in the past hundred years we had a massive plague hit, wiping out every banana of this strain in existence. So an entirely new banana was introduced and is now the one that is grown everywhere.
But you’re a Banana lover, so yo knew that right? If not, welcome to your first fun fact of Banana Lovers’ Day!
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Petroleum Day – August 27, 2021
Petroleum gets a terribly bad rap most of the time these days, and of course it is true that it has contributed to the pollution of our planet. However, petroleum is not just used in cars. It is also a key ingredient in other substances we use on an everyday basis, including plastic, detergent, rubber, fertilizers, pesticides, paint, photographic film, makeup, candles and many medicines.
In other words, petroleum is a key part of 21st century life. Petroleum Day is a chance for people to realize just how big of a part it plays in our lives and celebrate all the things this resource provides. However, the unfortunate truth is that this resource is a finite one, so Petroleum Day gives people the opportunity to focus on ways of conserving petroleum and using it wisely.
HISTORY OF PETROLEUM DAY Contrary to popular belief that it is a substance humanity has only recently started using because it was needed for vehicles, petroleum has been used in one form or another since ancient times. According to the renowned Greek historian, Herodotus, petroleum was one of the substances used to build the walls of Babylon. The ancient Persians also used petroleum for lighting purposes, filling their lamps with it, as well as for various medicinal purposes.
In the mid-1800s, Scottish chemist James Young began distilling petroleum, resulting in the production of kerosene as well as a thicker, darker oil that was perfect for lubricating machinery. Today, about 90% of the world’s vehicles are powered using petroleum. Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United States currently produce the most petroleum in the world; however, significant deposits are found in many other countries, such as Canada and Venezuela.
Because petroleum is a limited, non-renewable energy source, many scientists have devoted their entire careers to developing new technologies that will be able to replace it once it’s gone. The use of petroleum has also raised many ecological concerns, as the burning of it releases large amounts of pollutants such as sulfur dioxide into the air, not to mention the havoc it can wreak on an ecosystem if an oil spill occurs.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 27, 2021 11:32:29 GMT
Tug-Of-War Day – August 27, 2021
Tug-of-war is a competitive sport that takes place around the world and has a long and ancient history. Two teams hold each end of a large rope and attempt to pull the other towards them in order to win.
Contests often take place over bodies of water or muddy areas so that the losing team suffers the indignity of falling in, which is preferable to the Viking version of tug-of-war when teams competed over a pit of fire.
The number of people taking part can vary from just a few to a large crowd, with the world record for a single tug-of-war standing at 1,574 participants. It is not surprising that such a popular event has its own annual day; Tug-of-War Day.
Cries of ‘heave’ are heard around the world on a day when numerous matches take place, giving a chance to take part or cheer on this timeless team game.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 27, 2021 11:35:01 GMT
The Duchess Who Wasn't Day – August 27, 2021
“The Duchess” Who Wasn’t Day celebrates the life of Margaret Wolfe Hungerford, an irish novelist who was always published under the pen name “The Duchess” in the United States – also the name of her most popular novel, published in 1887. Margaret is responsible for the popular phrase “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, in her book Molly Bawn, so try and slip it into conversation!
In total, The Duchess had at least 57 works attributed to her name but could have written many, many more as a lot of her early work was published as Anonymous, and later as Mrs Hungerford, before “The Duchess” became popular in the States. She also wrote many newspaper articles and had a large – four daughters and two sons.
Born on the 27th April 1855 in County Cork, she won prizes in school for writing stories. After the death of her first husband in 1876 The Duchess took to writing more seriously to support her three daughters, and it was shortly after this that her first book “Phyllis” was written, and a little later on “Molly Bawn”.
She remarried in 1882, had two sons and a daughter with her second husband and eventually died of typhoid fever in 1897.
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Crackers Over The Keyboard Day – August 28, 2021-U.S.
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day is celebrated with much enthusiasm every year on August 28. This snack is so humble yet so versatile. It does not matter whether you eat them plain or with dips, they are equally delicious. Now on this day, you can eat them without worrying right over your keyboard while working. Don’t worry if you are a clean freak, you can simply dust off your keyboard and get rid of crumbs after you have finished taking part in this quirky celebration.
HISTORY OF CRACKERS OVER THE KEYBOARD DAY Crackers are a staple snack in almost every household and can even be easily found in an office pantry. They are cheap, nutritious, delicious, and enough to satiate those hunger pangs. How often have you caught yourself lazily snacking on crackers at work while being engrossed in typing away at your keyboard? When we do that we do not even realize that we are unintentionally dropping crumbs into our keyboards. But Crackers Over The Keyboard Day allows you to do that while giving you a guilt-free pass.
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day is the brainchild of perennial holiday creators Thomas and Ruth Roy. Their idea behind creating this quirky holiday was to show that you are still a free thinker by eating crackers at work right over your keyboard. Tom is an actor and a talk show host while his wife works as a college administrator, actress, and is even a business owner. Crackers Over The Keyboard Day is another feather added to their hat.
You don’t have to limit yourself to eating just crackers over your keyboard on this holiday. You can even grab a cookie and get in on the fun this day has to offer. You can even take it a step further by experimenting with tasty cracker snacks by mixing and matching seasonings and dips on them. The goal is to be a free thinker and today is the day to shine. So don’t wait any longer and be ready to celebrate this day and encourage your friends and to celebrate as well.
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National Bow Tie Day – August 28, 2021-U.S.
National Bow Tie Day, on August 28, is the one and only holiday dedicated to everyone’s favorite underrated accessory. It’s the perfect day to dig out your favorite bow tie and parade it around town to show everyone just how dapper and sophisticated you are! Even if you pair it with jeans, you’re sure to look top-notch while wearing such a statement accessory. So, today, we celebrate these classic fashion devices and all the people that regularly choose to wear them.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL BOW TIE DAY Since time immemorial, or at least since the 19th century, the bow tie has been the epitome of class, elegance, and that certain panache of the social- and intellectual upper echelons. Whether you were of high social stature by birth or renowned in intellectual circles for your wit and prowess, the bow tie told the world of this.
Well, maybe not quite that excessive. But the bow tie has, since its humble origins, become a symbol of status and stature in many social circles. Interestingly enough, the first inclinations of a bow tie were actually worn by Croatian mercenaries during the Thirty Years War in the 17th century. The soldiers needed neckties that mirrored scarf knots. Of course, the French, taking a cue from this relatively fringe and scandalous source, popularized the trend in Paris before it spread throughout the rest of the fashion-aware world.
From then, the bow tie would become an important part of formal dress, and especially popular amongst medical and doctoral doctors. Eventually, the tie’s popularity would wear off (pun intended) during WWII due to the shortage of materials to make them and people to wear them. However, it’s no secret that the bow tie has survived in circles of ballet attendees and Bond villains alike. Today, the bow tie can be seen at black-tie affairs and, ironically, on hipsters, alike. National Bow Tie day is thus the celebration of all of the history and symbolism tightly packed into a pristine knot.
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National Cherry Turnover Day – August 28, 2021-U.S.
National Cherry Turnover Day is celebrated annually on August 28 in the U.S. This is the perfect time to celebrate this dessert as it is almost the end of summer and people are still going outdoors for picnics or camping — so cherry turnovers make a great food item to carry along. A cherry turnover is a puff pastry that is stuffed with cherry filling and then baked until it turns golden brown. There are many variations to this dish but the classic remains a favorite.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CHERRY TURNOVER DAY Turnovers actually date back to ancient times and used to be called “portable pies.” Cherry turnovers are typically made with puff pastry dough and it is prepared in such a way that the dough is light and flaky. Extra fat is added to the dough to achieve this. The cherry filling is then graciously spread on a rolled-out puff pastry. During this step, many people choose to even improvise and add their own toppings. Once this step is achieved, you can fold the seams together to make a pouch and then go ahead and bake them.
Cherries have in fact been a preferred food item for centuries and were even liked by Roman conquerors, Greeks, and Chinese noblemen. Domestic cherries became widespread throughout Europe and Britain during the 15th century. Then in the 1600s, English colonists brought cherries to North America by ship. After that, it was the French colonists from Normandy who brought pits that they planted along the Saint Lawrence River. It was in the mid-1800s that we began to see modern-day cherry production. Now, the U.S. produces more than 650 million pounds of tart and sweet cherries annually with a majority of it coming from Michigan.
National Cherry Turnover Day is the perfect excuse to dig into this scrumptious dessert and join in on the celebrations. Either bake one or buy one or simply go out for one, but get yourself a Cherry Turnover on this day and use social media as well to spread the love.
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National Red Wine Day – August 28, 2021-U.S.
It’s always a good time for red wine, especially on August 28, National Red Wine Day. Today, we throw out all those stuffy rules about how and when to drink this nectar from the gods. Instead, we grab our coolest glass and savor the taste of our favorite red wine.
Red wines including merlot, pinot noir, Bordeaux, cabernet sauvignon and blends like shiraz, don’t always have to rest at a temperature of between 65-70 degrees before you can enjoy a glass. In fact, there are some experts who say it’s perfectly acceptable to refrigerate red wines and drink them cold, especially during exceptionally hot weather.
So, ignore the wine snobs, make your choice and commit to drinking responsibly. Then, hoist your glass in a toast to National Red Wine Day.
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Notting Hill Carnival – August 28, 2021-U.K.
The Notting Hill Carnival, held in West London on August 28 this year, has become one of the biggest street festivals in Europe. It celebrates the British West Indian community and encourages cultural unity. In the ’60s, the festival sprang up as one way to address community unrest and improve racial relations.
Today, the carnival features a parade with elaborate floats and colorful, costumed performers. Spectators dance to steel bands and calypso music. So, if you want to get into the spirit of the Caribbean, eat some peas and rice and other delicacies and be all the way live at the Notting Hill Carnival. Give yourself over to those wonderful West Indian vibes!
WHEN IS NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 2021? Notting Hill Carnival takes place on the last weekend of August — on August 28 and 30 this year.
HISTORY OF NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL The political and social conditions following the migration of people from the Caribbean in 1948 led to the introduction of the Notting Hill Carnival. Initially known as the Trinidad Carnival, which celebrated Caribbean culture and traditions, the first Notting Hill Carnival was held in 1966.
The first Notting Hill Carnival celebration was attended by nearly 500 people in Notting Hill. The carnival has evolved into Europe’s biggest street festival, attracting hundreds of thousands to the streets of London. The popularity of the carnival continues to grow every year. The two-day festival features 5 aspects: masquerade, steel pan bands, sound systems, soca, and calypso.
Today, the expected turnout at the Notting Hill Carnival is 50,000 performers in the parade alone and at least 30 sound systems. More than one million people from around the world flock to attend the carnival, which generates a large revenue for the economy.
In 2020, the Notting Hill Carnival was entirely virtual for the first time, with regular DJs, artists, and carnival performers providing nonstop music and entertainment throughout the carnival weekend. The festival is a celebration of cultures and, despite political pressures, continues to thrive as a free platform for the community.
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Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day – August 28, 2021-U.S.
The death of a beloved pet, whether it’s the dog, a furry kitty, or something a little more obscure, is a sad occasion. Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day on August 28 is the day that we remember the pets that are no longer with us. Whilst the pain of losing a pet somewhat heals over time, they are never forgotten, and today is their day. The day was founded by author Deborah Barnes as a way for people to share their memories of the pets that they have lost, whether it’s a dog, a hamster, or a snake.
HISTORY OF RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE DAY Deborah Barnes had to say goodbye to her cat, Mr. Jazz, on August 28, 2013. Deborah published an emotional book that detailed her journey of letting Mr. Jazz go, it was called “Purr Prints of the Heart – A Cat’s Tale Of Life, Death and Beyond.”
After the book was released Deborah received an overwhelming reaction from those who had read it. People reached out to Deborah to share their own stories of a pet passing, and Deborah realized that her journey was being mirrored by others and that a pet dying was a deeply emotional time for many.
So, in honor of Mr. Jazz, and for all the readers who were touched by her book, Deborah decided to create Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day as a chance for people across the world to share their stories and memories of pets that they have loved and lost. It was in 2015 that the holiday was first observed, and now each year on August 28 people are taking time out to remember their pets.
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According to Hoyle Day – August 29, 2021-U.S.
On According to Hoyle Day on August 29, we honor Edmond Hoyle, who is best known for his definitive books on the rules and regulations of the popular board games and card games of his time. His vast knowledge of gameplay and rules became the final word, with many people verifying a rule by saying the phrase “According to Hoyle…”
HISTORY OF ACCORDING TO HOYLE DAY Edmond Hoyle was a lawyer by profession, but is best-known for codifying the rules for many board games — such as backgammon and chess, and card games. Arguably his most important contribution was a small booklet he wrote in 1742 for the card game Whist, titled “A Short Treatise on the Game of Whist.” From then onwards, the rules detailed in this booklet became authoritative for the game for the next hundred years.
Whenever players would refer to the rules of games for which Hoyle had established them, they would begin with the phrase “According to Hoyle…,” indicating that the rule is set in stone by the expert himself. With time, this phrase became a way of assuring others that they are quoting an expert, so whether people were debating a new law, discussing history, theories, or rules of a card game, “According to Hoyle…” became a go-to saying.
Edward Hoyle died on August 29, 1769, and this date is when we celebrate According to Hoyle Day every year. On August 29, Hoyle’s massive contributions to creating the laws of many games, as well as honoring experts and their authority on their respective areas of expertise, is celebrated on According to Hoyle Day.
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Individual Rights Day – August 29, 2021 - U.S.
John Locke’s birthday and philosophical teachings are celebrated on Individual Rights Day on August 29. While the topic is subjective and has been discussed for decades, Locke was the first to firmly argue that all human beings have sovereign identities and that it is the government’s responsibility to recognize these rights and safeguard them.
HISTORY OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS DAY John Locke was an English philosopher, popularly known as the “Father of Liberalism.” Born on August 29, 1632, he was among the most influential thinkers of his time, and strongly advocated individual liberty and rights.
According to Locke, “Anything that a man has as a matter of human rights or civil rights is to remain inviolably his.” Even though humans have to live in a system where some of their natural rights are surrendered in return for the collectivity of society and protection, Locke still listed complete liberty on how to live one’s life, freedom of speech, and freedom to stand against the government as individual rights.
The founder of the Objectivist Party, Dr. Tom Stevens, is a staunch supporter of John Locke’s philosophies, especially those regarding the very foundation of society — the individual.
Dr. Tom Stevens, the founder of the Objectivist Party, supports John Locke’s philosophies regarding the rights of society’s smallest minority and basic unit — the individual. The exact date of the inception of the holiday is unknown, but Dr. Stevens is credited for creating the annual celebration.
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International Day against Nuclear Tests – August 29, 2021 - International
International Day against Nuclear Tests is an annual observance on August 29. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly at their 64th session on December 2, 2009. Nearly 2000 nuclear weapons tests have taken place since the first one on July 16, 1945. The side effects and dangers of nuclear energy testing to human life were dismissed in the early days, but the magnitude of its destructive nature has been proven time and time again in history. Nuclear weapons are volatile and the world can do without it.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST NUCLEAR TESTS At the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly on December 2, 2009, the unanimous adoption of resolution 64/35 declared August 29 as the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. The crux of the resolution was that “every effort should be made to end nuclear tests in order to avert devastating and harmful effects on the lives and health of people” and that “the end of nuclear tests is one of the key means of achieving the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world.”
The initiation for this day was by the Republic of Kazakhstan, selecting August 29 as the date of the observance to align with the shut down of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test site on the same date in 1991.
The inaugural observance of the International Day Against Nuclear Tests was in 2010. Every year, massive efforts go into arranging activities across the world; including conferences, symposia, competitions, publications, media broadcasts, lectures, and more. Many sponsors, government-level agencies, and civil society organizations have aided the cause and campaigned for the complete ban on nuclear testing.
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More Herbs, Less Salt Day – August 29, 2021 - U.S.
Enjoy More Herbs, Less Salt Day on August 20 by reassessing your sodium intake. We understand that maintaining a balanced, healthy diet is easier said than done — especially since the flavor suffers the most, but healthy eating is no longer bland and boring! Spices and aromatic herbs are a great way to reduce salt in meals and amp up the taste. Your taste buds won’t know what they are missing, and your body will be grateful.
HISTORY OF MORE HERBS, LESS SALT DAY The origins of More Herbs, Less Salt Day are unknown, but the holiday was created in an effort to make people analyze their diets and reduce the amount of sodium in it. As one of the key ingredients in most meals, and shaken on top of food, the recommended daily amount of salt is exceeded without most people realizing it.
Salt isn’t exactly bad for us, but as with everything else, too much of a good thing can do more harm than good. Sodium is an important electrolyte needed by our bodies for nerve and muscle function. However, excessive intake of salt can have negative results like hypertension, heart disease, and bloating. Cardiovascular disease can lead to a stroke, heart attack, and even death. The renal function of kidneys can also be severely damaged, as blood flow to the kidney tissue is disrupted. Tests done on mice also show a linkage with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease due to high sodium intake,
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) recommended daily consumption of salt less than 1500 milligrams. Fast food utilizes a lot of salt and is a large contributor to increasing the intake of salt in our bodies. Many one-time fast food meals contain 2000 milligrams or more of salt! This is why it is important to prepare meals at home and control the amount of salt going into our meals. More Herbs, Less Salt Day aims to encourage people to enhance the flavor of their food using herbs and spices instead of heaping large amounts of salt. This way the taste won’t be compromised, and may even turn out better.
This is why it is important to prepare meals at home. It gives us control over how much sodium goes into our meals.
Eating less salt is an excellent idea for everyone regardless of age or overall health. Most Americans eat more processed foods than they should, which is the #1 culprit of adding additional salt to our diet but reducing salt is obvious when you add more flavor with fresh herbs. If you don’t have an herb garden, the good news is most grocery stores stock fresh herbs in the produce section. This time of year is perfect for fresh basil, cilantro, and parsley, but you can also find fresh rosemary, dill, sage, and other several herbs. On the other hand, a diet low in sodium is linked to increased cognitive function and overall health.
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National Chop Suey Day – August 29, 2021 - U.S.
National Chop Suey Day on August 29 is dedicated to this delicious and amazing American-Chinese dish. Made with an assortment of ingredients like vegetables, meat, and eggs, chop suey is served with rice or noodles. Many Americans have grown up eating it and enjoy it well into their adulthood too. Because of globalization, chop suey is now enjoyed all over the world. There may be variations in the recipe here and there, but the element of scrumptiousness remains constant. Much like the hundreds of various chop suey recipes out there, there are several origin stories about it too. From transcontinental roads to immigrants in a new country to royal courthouses, chop suey’s origin stories do take one on quite the ride.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CHOP SUEY DAY National Chop Suey Day celebrates the iconic dish that has several origin stories to its name. E. N. Anderson, a historical scholar on Chinese food, states that chop suey may have its origins in the county of Taishan in the Guangdong province of China. Known as ‘tsap seui,’ which translates to ‘miscellaneous pieces,’ chop suey may have come to America through the earliest Chinese immigrants. It was in the 1840s when gold was discovered in California, that many immigrants, a large number of which consisted of Chinese people, came to the United States to seek their fortunes. After a hard day’s work of digging for gold, the Chinese immigrants, mostly men who had come to the country with little to their names, chose chop suey to satisfy their hunger as the dish was cheap and filling. From there on, the dish became popular with the rest of the public.
Other scholars speculate that the dish may have been invented at the house of Li Hongzhang, a Chinese diplomat based in New York. Hongzhang had some American friends coming over, and in order to provide a hearty and good meal, he instructed his chef to create something that would be suitable for both the Chinese as well as Americans. The result is said to have been the American-Chinese fusion dish called chop suey. Yet another story tells that the dish was the invention of a tired and scared chef. The chef in question had a restaurant on the transcontinental railroad. As he was closing his eatery for the day, a group of drunk sailors entered the place instructing the chef to whip up something delicious. Fearing a beating, the chef brought together the day’s leftover scraps, which consisted of some meat, shrimps, vegetables, and eggs. He cooked these ingredients on high heat, serving them to his customers. The dish became an instant hit and really took off, prompting the chef to include the item on his menu. Whichever story you choose to believe, one thing is clear: chop suey rules the food scene all over the world.
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National Lemon Juice Day – August 29, 2021 - U.S.
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade! And when life hands you a chance to celebrate National Lemon Juice Day on August 29, do it! This puckery fruit may be hard to taste all on its own, but it’s a versatile addition to many of your favorite drinks, dishes, and even wellness concoctions.
Lemons are the main ingredient in one of America’s favorite summertime beverages and a necessary accessory to any seafood feast. But don’t just drink the juice: use the oil from the lemon rind to make a nontoxic insect repellant or spray the juice on your hair to give it a lighter, beachier color! The options for lemons are endless!
WHEN IS NATIONAL LEMON JUICE DAY 2021? The citrusy tangy lemon juice is celebrated on August 29.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL LEMON JUICE DAY You know what they say, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade! You can make all the lemonade you want, and more, on National Lemon Juice Day. Intense and zesty on its own, lemon juice is versatile as an ingredient in countless dishes, and drinks. Soft drinks, liqueur, cocktails, and sodas can all use a splash of lemon juice. Also used in marinades and meal prep, lemon juice creates a distinct flavor, and is also handy as a quick preservative.
Lemons have been around forever but were first introduced to the New World in 1493 by Christopher Columbus. Since then, lemons became a staple in households, for medicinal uses, and were also seen at one point as a sign of wealth.
There is more to a lemon than just the flavor and its acidic properties. Lemon juice is used in herbal remedies, it is a quick fix for many ailments, and is even used for preparing at-home beauty treatments. Many Ayurvedic recipes use lemon juice for adjusting pH balance or as a stabilizer for other ingredients.
Lemon juice is also very popular for the detoxification of the body. Lemon juice mixed with water offers a complete cleanse for the digestive system, and many celebrities swear by it, too!
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