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Post by kasie on Apr 22, 2021 13:29:23 GMT
 The National Earth day was founded by Gaylord Nelson, A Politician, environmentalist and the Senator of the Wisconsin State, United States.He formed an environment Forum on April 22, 1970, to create an awareness to the civilians regarding the environmental issues faced by the World because of humankind. By then, several environmental groups have emerged in an attempt to overcome the impact of pollution and to declare policies to prevent it.It also warned about the observed temperature changes by means of Global Warming to the critics, In addition, Industrial Pollution such as the release of chlorofluorocarbon from the Silicon Valley had the worst impact on the Environment.Thus, gradually now it has become an International event being celebrated in almost 195 countries. |
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Post by pennmom on Apr 23, 2021 10:35:09 GMT
Fri Apr 23rd, 2021
Talk Like Shakespeare Day
To many, he was simply “The Bard”, but most of us know him as Shakespeare, and the manner of speaking that was prevalent throughout his works is singularly recognizable. There was a great myth that came along with Shakespearean plays, a myth that shaped the voice of the era in the minds of all the generations that to follow. Talk Like Shakespeare Day encourages you to embody this myth and to spend the entirety of the day speaking forsoothly!
Learn about Talk Like Shakespeare Day
As the name indicates, Talk Like Shakespeare Day encourages you to talk like the literary genius himself! William Shakespeare is the most famous and celebrated poet and playwright in the world. He was born on the 23rd of April in 1564, and he is still honored to this day. His stories are often studied in schools, and many people have memories of going to the theater and watching a Shakespeare play. So, there is no better way to honor Shakespeare than by dedicating yourself to speaking like him on this day.
Of course, speaking like Shakespeare is not easy! If you have ever read one of his plays, you will know exactly what we are talking about. However, there are a number of tricks that you can use to speak like Shakespeare on this day. For example, instead of using the words they and you, you can use the words ye, thee, and thou. Creative insults and rhyming couplets were very popular within his work as well, so you are encouraged to use these on Talk Like Shakespeare Day. In fact, did you know that a lot of the phrases that we use today are owed to Shakespeare?
History of Talk Like Shakespeare Day
This day has been celebrated since 2009. This is when the first Talk Like Shakespeare Day was launched by the Shakespeare Theater in Chicago. The day was inspired by another day that was honored to speaking like a character; Talk Like a Pirate Day. The theater company decided that since we have a day when we speak like pirates, we should most definitely have a day when we talk like Shakespeare! A lot of theaters all over the world honor this day with various events and celebrations.
The myth of which we speak is the prevalent idea that the entirety of people in Shakespeare’s day spoke like those in his plays. The truth of the matter is that the speech and spelling used in Shakespeare’s day had very little resemblance to that speech used in his works. It was a sort of ‘stage voice’ that was created to romanticize the play and to lend them greater impact on the ears of those who attended them. Regardless, it has been largely believed in the years that followed that this was the speech of the day.
Talk Like Shakespeare Day encourages us to embody that speech, and to bring the stage to all the world that we live in. After all, “All the world ‘s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” This celebration is your opportunity to bring that concept to life and to regale your friends and companions with the rich and colorful speech of Shakespeare’s works. After all, if you cannot bring the people to the Globe Theater, then you can bring the Globe Theater to the people!
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Post by pennmom on Apr 23, 2021 10:40:49 GMT
Fri Apr 23rd, 2021
German Beer Day
Are you a fan of beer? That delicious, malted beverage with a rich flavor and a thick foam? When your day is coming to an end, are you already dreaming about pulling an ice-cold beer out of the fridge and relaxing with it in your favorite easy chair?
Then you know that many of the very best beers are from Germany, and there’s nothing like a rich German brew to add a little class to even the smallest event! German Beer Day celebrates the innovation and craftsmanship of German brewers everywhere.
History of German Beer Day
Home to the oldest brewery in the world, Germany’s beer quickly became a staple throughout Europe during the Middle Ages when beer was already a very common drink, especially in those areas where growing grapes for wine wasn’t easy. While it certainly wasn’t consumed more than water (a popular myth based on the idea that microbes like cholera can’t survive in the alcoholic solution), it was decidedly ubiquitous and accessible to every tier of society.
The rich history of German beer has been helped in no small part by the creation of the Reinheitsgebot, the “purity law” issued on 23 April in 1516 that decreed how beer had to be brewed and sold in the state of Bavaria. The regulation demanded purity, with only water, barley and hops being permitted in the beverage, and aimed to both protect consumers from poor quality, overly priced beer and ensure that there was enough wheat and rye for bread-making.
The law gradually spread throughout the rest of Germany and was adhered to nationwide by 1906. The Reinheitsgebot is the oldest consumer protection regulation still in use, although there have been various modifications and relaxations in recent decades.
For example, it now acknowledges yeast (16th century Germans unaware that it was yeast causing the brew to ferment!) and permits other types of malted grain such as wheat in top-fermented beer. One establishment, the Neuzeller Kloster Brewery, even won a ten-year legal battle to continue classing their Schwarzer Abt (“Black Abbot”) brand as beer even though it contains sugar. Despite these amendments, the Reinheitsgebot continues to ensure that German beer remains a pure and high-quality beverage to this day!
Although beer consumption within Germany has actually declined in recent years, exports abroad have grown from strength to strength, with Italy, China and the US being the biggest buyers. German Beer Day is a chance to celebrate the delectable golden stuff all around the world!
Types of German beer
There are a whole host of German beers to enjoy, from Pilsener, the most popular pale lager, to Kellerbiers (“cellar beers”), dark and unfiltered lagers, from Weißbier and Weizenbier (meaning “white beer” and “wheat beer” respectively), both types of wheat beer, to Märzen, the medium-bodied ale common at Oktoberfest. And for anyone who doesn’t fancy pure beer, there’s always the option of a Radler, beer mixed with lemonade.
Famous German breweries include Oettinger, Beck’s, Krombacher, Bitburger and Paulaner. And the country, particularly Bavaria in the south east, is home to a multitude of smaller and locally produced brands, with over 1,000 breweries and more than 5,000 types of beer in total.
With this wide range of options, it’s no wonder that there’s also a variety of ways to consume German beer. Although people associate ‘Stein’ with German beer, it was actually a term coined by the English for traditional beer mugs. Perhaps most well-known in Germany is the Maß or Maßkrug, the liter-sized tankards popular in Bavaria and Austria. Waiters and waitresses are able to carry whole stacks of them, with the world record holder carrying 27 at once – that’s over 60kg! Other famous drinking implements include the Stange, which usually holds a quarter to a third of a liter, and the Bierstiefel (“beer boot”), which is often used at festivities.
Beer in German culture
Beer is by far the most popular drink consumed in Germany, and the Franconia region in South Germany has the highest brewery concentration of anywhere in the world! It’s no surprise then that this delicious beverage is central to German culture and is widely celebrated up and down the country.
The most famous event is the largest beer festival in the world, Oktoberfest, which takes place in Munich from late September to early October and sees millions of liters consumed each year. Revelers wear traditional Bavarian dress – lederhosen (“leather pants”) for men and dirndls (a dress with a tight bodice worn with a blouse and an apron) for women – and sing and dance to traditional oom-pah music in large tents. There are also plenty of other beer festivals across the country.
Beer gardens originated in Germany, now very popular in other countries as well, and there are also various beer houses, such as the famous Staatliches Hofbräuhaus (Royal Brewery) in Munich. Alongside a refreshing beer, guests can enjoy other German delicacies such as Schnitzel, Bratwurst and Sauerkraut
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Post by pennmom on Apr 23, 2021 10:42:40 GMT
Fri Apr 23rd, 2021
Lost Dog Awareness Day
We all had that best friend as a kid, that floppy eared ball of fur who was always excited to see us, no matter what our day had been like. They asked nothing from us but a pile of cuddles and scruff of the ear, and maybe the last bit of our sandwich. Sometimes these furry  members would go out into the world on a grand adventure, always intending to return home but never quite able to find their way. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an organization who stood to help these stalwart companions find their way home? Lost Dog Awareness Day was organized by just such a group, and is a day dedicated to helping our furbaby’s find their way home.
History of Lost Dog Awareness Day
All too often, when someone finds a lost and wandering dog along the street, they assume that this dog is a stray, and has no home. Lost Dogs of America (LDOA) was formed to help prove this assumption wrong, and help those wayward mutts find their way back to their owners and friends. The organization was established in 2011, and in 2013 established Lost Dog Awareness Day. Over those years they have helped 42,000 dogs find their way back to their loving homes.
One of their success stories is a dog by the name of Molly who wandered away from her home in Illinois. Thanks to a flurry of postings across a series of Facebook groups, Molly was quickly identified when the person who found her took her to be scanned for a microchip. While Molly didn’t have one, the vet noticed Molly’s image on Lost Dogs Illinois, and was returned home within just a couple of hours of being posted as lost. That’s the kind of magi LDOA and Lost Dog Awareness Day can work in the lives of dogs and dog owners alike.
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Post by pennmom on Apr 23, 2021 10:43:20 GMT
Is this poor puppy running away or did they leave him at the station?
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Post by pennmom on Apr 23, 2021 10:47:22 GMT
Fri Apr 23rd, 2021
Day Of Silence
Why are people so silent today? It’s because it’s Day of Silence! Day of Silence promotes awareness of the bullying and harassment those within the LGBT community face at their schools. How did this holiday start? Who thought of it? What does it stand for?
History of Day of Silence
Day of Silence was first organized by a group of students at the University of Virginia. The day was originally for a class project on non-violent protesting. Over 150 students participated in the first year. A year later, the group took the project nationally, spreading the holiday to over 100 universities.
This solidarity demonstrated the importance that Day of Silence can mean to LGBT and allies all over, and proves that the time for hatred and oppression is over. Instead, these are replaced by care, compassion, and love, which is something the world could always do with more of, no matter who or where you are.
After overwhelming success, the holiday was handed over to the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network in 2001. They would become the official sponsors of the holiday, bringing in new funding, staff, and volunteers to help lead the event. With this handover, it drew more eyes and ears to the cause. What began as a modest class project soon morphed into something that captures the imagination of everyone ever affected by the very issues Day of Silence aims to address.
Furthermore, it informs those who may not be wholly aware of the extent of such issues, bringing in more support and engaging people who, although such matters do not personally apply to them, are happy to take part and get on board.
Day of Silence brings attention to the hatred, oppression, and prejudice that those within the LGBT community face. Those who participate believe they can spread their message by being silent on this day. While the world is undoubtedly becoming more tolerant of everything, there are still pockets of society where people allow their prejudices to rule their lives, and this can cause friction throughout communities. What the Day of Silence aims to do is help remove barriers and bias to help everybody see that if anyone has anything in common, it is that we are all human.
They believe that the laws and attitudes of today’s society should be inclusive to everyone, no matter their sexual or gender orientation. As a non-violent, political protest, students in schools across the United States remain silent for the LGBT communities and their allies. Non-violent demonstrations are something that has been embraced and preferred for decades, and even centuries all over the world. They are designed to make a point without resorting to intimidation tactics and other aggressive measures.
For Day of Silence, this ensures the point is effectively put across. It demonstrates that there is no need for violence, regardless of where you stand on the issue. Besides this, the choice to silence ourselves for the sake of the movement, it prevents the typical screaming matches that are a common symptom of general protests.
As a student-run event, the GLSE focuses the holiday on fighting the injustices that the community faces. They hope to deter ideas such as hatred and oppression from everyday life. The holiday has since reached out to schools in all 50 states, and more than 10,000 students participate in the event each year.
How to celebrate Day of Silence
If you believe in the project, then on this day, take the day to remain silent. Whether you are part of the LGBT community or are an ally of the community, then remain silent throughout the day.
Even if you work or are part of an organization where being silent all day is impossible, there are still routes to take to show your support for Day of Silence. These can include putting up posters around your school, neighborhood, or office to show support but also spread the word to others who may be able to participate themselves.
Allies and supporters can also announce how to get involved with the student body, whether through the flyers above, or even take the opportunity to use the school PA system. A school-wide announcement is arguably more effective compared to emails or flyers, as it ensures that the majority will hear it. With flyers, people are likely to merely throw them away without giving them a second glance.
Merchandise, including t-shirts, buttons, temporary tattoos, and more, will also spread awareness and help people celebrate both in the lead up to and on the day. Even if you cannot get hold of any gear, anything with a rainbow motif will be just as effective. All proceeds will go towards GLSEN to help build the movement in the future.
Finally, speaking cards will help to explain why people have chosen to be silent on this day. This saves answering any awkward questions, and will also give people detailed information to help them learn more about the Day in their own time.
This is done to help raise awareness of the prejudices those within the community face. If you’re part of a student organization at your local college, then register with the GLSE to help advocate and show growth for the movement.
Let your teachers and professors know that you’re participating in the event ahead of time and convince them to support your causes. Once the day ends, help keep the conversation going and bring light to the struggles people face and advocate for change.
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Post by pennmom on Apr 23, 2021 10:50:30 GMT
Fri Apr 23rd, 2021
World Book Night
Most everyone agrees that reading is vital for a child’s growth! But with all the challenges and difficulties of adulthood, many people in the prime of their lives hardly have any spare time to read. The factors present in why people don’t read can range from a lack of time to poverty to mental health concerns.
But reading is definitely important to read because of how much relief it provides from the difficulty and stress of the everyday world. Reading inspires people and educates people about the world around them, and can also function as an escape that relieves stress.
However, not everyone can see the benefits that reading can provide.
World Book Night aims to change the way adults view reading by encouraging them to take the time to read during the night–and to give away free books!
History of World Book Night
World Book Day has been around for some time now, offering extra opportunities and encouragement for children to read more books. However, because World Book Day existed for children, some people were motivated to put World Book Night together as a time for adults to read more books.
World Book Night began back in 2011 in the United Kingdom and Ireland, when Jamie Byng, MD of Canongate, conceived of the idea. It came to be after he had discussed it the previous year with various people who were present at the Book Industry Conference. The idea created another way for adults to take time out to read more and the day became a rousing success in its first decade.
In 2012, the day moved from March (which is still associated with children’s World Book Day) to April to coincide with UNESCO’s International Day of the Book. Then, in 2012 and 2013, the holiday grew and began to be celebrated in the United States. Over 50,000 people gave books to others on this day!
In late 2013, World Book Night benefited by becoming part of the Reading Agency, which is an organization focused on helping and encouraging others to read more books. Each year, books are given to people in hospitals, prisons, libraries, colleges, homeless shelters, and their communities through the Reading Agency and World Book Night.
The giveaway for these books has helped bookstores sell more books and continue their businesses. Volunteers go around their local communities and give away books, encouraging others to read and grow in their knowledge of the world.
All together, World Book Night is responsible for a whole host of people giving and getting books–and hopefully reading them as well!
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Post by pennmom on Apr 23, 2021 10:52:59 GMT
Fri Apr 23rd, 2021
English Language Day
There was a quiet language that began on a small cluster of islands off the coast of Western Europe, it slowly developed and spread through a few different permutations until one day, in an explosion of colonialism, it suddenly spread across the world like wildfire. It became the language of what was once the most powerful nation in the world and has since become the language of commerce in countries all over the world. English Language Day celebrates this language, its history, and its oddities!
History Of English Language Day
The first origins of the English Language can be found in medieval England and takes its name from the Angles. The Angles were a West Germanic tribe that found its way to England, taking their name from the Anglia peninsula that juts out into the Baltic Sea. From its inception, it has taken on grammar, tones, and words from every language it has come into contact with. There are those who would argue that English is no longer a language of its own, but an amalgam of every language it’s come into contact with.
So powerful has English become, that it is now the Lingua Franca of the entire world, bringing together everyone for trade and communication, and serving as a required second language in almost every nation. English has become the official language of nearly 60 countries throughout the world, and it seems to gain ground with every passing year.
However, it also stands as one of the most complicated languages to learn as a second language (with Japanese standing toe to toe with it for this inauspicious award). Unsurprising when it contains words like their, there, and they’re. Or when the plural of goose is geese, but the plural of moose is… moose. English Language Day celebrates its history, its future, and its strangeness.
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Post by pennmom on Apr 23, 2021 10:55:07 GMT
Fri Apr 23rd, 2021
Asparagus Day
There are over 200 forms of asparagus but only a few are commonly eaten. The most popular edible asparagus is the garden asparagus. Other edible forms include Argenteuil asparagus and Viola asparagus. This delicious vegetable is a spring classic and is celebrated as such on Asparagus Day.
Learn about Asparagus Day
Asparagus Day celebrates the asparagus season. The exact length of the season depends on the weather. It’s usually from around the end of April to the start of June. Because the season is so short, people need to make the most of it while it lasts. Celebrating Asparagus Day is a fun way to make the most of asparagus while it’s available fresh.
History of Asparagus Day
Back in the day of ancient Greece and Rome, asparagus was a delicacy for the rich. With time and trade, however, the asparagus was transported to many other countries around the world. As it became better known, its popularity grew and the arrival of the first, delicious spears became a cause for celebration. Asparagus Day was born.
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Post by oioioi on Apr 23, 2021 13:07:35 GMT
Wow, there sure are a lot of 'Days' today! Clapping
A little bit more info re Oktoberfest, from someone who lives in Germany (but who hates beer and has never heard of German Beer Day!) ...
Cheers Mate
Munich is the original and biggest Oktoberfest in the world, but it's celebrated everywhere in Germany. Munich Oktoberfest draws over 6 million people every year, and the biggest Oktoberfest outside of Germany is in Ontario, Canada, which draws 700,000 people every year. Oktoberfest (which means October festival) is the biggest folk festival in the world.
A little bit more about beer and general drinking in Germany ...
I don't know about America, but beer is sold here in McDonald's! You have your choice of brand along with your burger and fries! Unless things have changed since I was last in Australia, Maccas doesn't sell any alcohol. However, you have to be over 18 to order it (I think).
But the drinking age is totally different here. TOTALLY different for Americans but even different for Aussies, where the legal drinking age is 18.
In Germany, there are 3 drinking ages:
13 – minors are allowed to consume beer or wine with their parents or legal guardian.
16 – minors are allowed to consume beer or wine without their parents or legal guardian.
18 – adults are allowed to consume distilled alcohol (ie. no spirits until 18).
Germans obviously have a much more relaxed attitude to alcohol.
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Post by kasie on Apr 25, 2021 0:38:56 GMT
 Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac Day was originally devised to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in the Gallipoli Campaign, their first engagement in the First World War (1914–1918). |
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Post by cyril50 on Apr 25, 2021 6:39:54 GMT
kasie , pennmom , joybelle kiwichic Busy day for me today with 3 Anzac concerts at rest homes, for those who don't know I play my keyboard at many rest homes in Auckland. Many can not get out so I make it more comfier for them and play all the tunes they want to hear including the last post. The first image was the Sky this morning. Very apt color for today  
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Post by pennmom on Apr 25, 2021 14:14:04 GMT
cyril50, you are a wonderful person who genuinely cares about others! Beautiful sunrise, I loved it. I took some photos this morning because it looked like a scene from Stephen King's "The Mist" BACKYARD HORSE FIELD PS: This antique bell is what we use to call one of our dogs who loves to investigate the property lol, she can be 3-4 acres away playing in the horse field and she comes running with just a single bell ring!
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Post by cyril50 on Apr 25, 2021 18:42:47 GMT
Great pennmom, Love the second photo. We have a public holiday today and after yesterdays early start time for a relaxing day. |
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Post by pennmom on Apr 26, 2021 22:19:02 GMT
Audubon Day – April 26, 2021
We greatly admire people working towards conservation activities and this factors into our celebrations of Audubon Day on April 26 each year. Held to commemorate the birth of John James Audubon, a brilliant illustrator, conservationist, ornithologist, and naturalist, this day also recognizes the crucial work done by The National Audubon Society.
HISTORY OF AUDUBON DAY
This day is celebrated in honor of (and marks the birth of) John James Audubon, a French-American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter who was well-known for his extensive studies on American birds and their habitats. Born in Saint Domingue (now Haiti), Audubon was raised in France by his father and stepmother. He began studying and drawing birds after moving to America, continuing to do so even as he moved to Kentucky with his wife, Lucy. He began delving deeper into his hobby of bird illustrations after the store that he owned went bankrupt, even sailing down the Mississippi River on a flatboat to find new birds to paint. He was so successful that he took his work to England and published it there. This work, Audubon’s greatest work, “The Birds of America,” is now widely considered as one of the most noteworthy examples of wildlife illustration. It set the tone for future wildlife illustrations; even today, artists are measured against this book’s standards.
Years after Audubon’s death on January 27, 1851, one of Audubon’s wife’s students, George Bird Grinnell, went on to co-found the National Audubon Society in John Audubon’s memory. This society promotes and protects the habitats that support the world’s birds, and also sponsors National Audubon Day. Located in the United States, this society is one of the oldest such organizations in the world. Today, there are many branches of the National Audubon Society all over the U.S., connecting John Audubon’s name to bird conservation forever.
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Post by pennmom on Apr 26, 2021 22:21:25 GMT
National Help A Horse Day – April 26, 2021
National Help a Horse Day is on April 26 and we are saddling up to create awareness around taking better care of horses. Horses hold a high status in the United States and this day endeavors to encourage people to come together and safeguard these beloved animals from any neglect.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL HELP A HORSE DAY
Back in 2013, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) launched an equine campaign in the form of Help a Horse Day to create awareness and promote the protection of neglected and abused horses across the country.
National Help a Horse Day has more than one purpose. This day also serves as a national day of acknowledgment for equine organizations to highlight the work they do to save at-risk horses. Moreover, it even showcases how people can join them to make a difference in the equine community.
Thousands of horses across the country are abandoned and face poor care. Although rescues and shelters work round the clock to take care of them, these organizations still need adequate support to sustain their efforts. Thus, ever since the launch of National Help a Horse Day, many programs have been and continue to be conceptualized to build a better life for horses.
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Post by pennmom on Apr 26, 2021 22:23:26 GMT
National Pretzel Day – April 26, 2021
If you love a Pretzel, then National Pretzel Day on on April 26 is the day for you. Pretzels, somewhat surprisingly, got their start in the Catholic Church. Sometime around the 7th Century A.D., monks presented their students with treats of baked dough twisted in the shape of crossed arms. At the time, crossing one’s arms was the traditional posture for prayer. Not only that, but pretzels, made from water, flour and salt, were also the perfect food for Lent — when meat, dairy and eggs were prohibited. So there you have some National Pretzel Day history — with a twist!
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Post by pennmom on Apr 26, 2021 22:25:19 GMT
Richter Scale Day – April 26, 2021
We celebrate Richter Scale Day with gusto each year on April 26. We might not yet know who founded this day, but we commemorate this day to honor the birth of the founder of the Richter scale — the very first instrument used to measure earthquakes — Charles Richter.
HISTORY OF RICHTER SCALE DAY
While the founders of this holiday are still undercover, we know this day is meant to honor the man who taught the world to measure earthquakes — American seismologist and physicist Charles Francis Richter.
Richter was born on a farm in Ohio and moved to Los Angeles with his mother when he was a teenager. He attended the University of Southern California, going on to study physics at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology, where he attained his Ph.D. on the subject.
While at the California Institute of Technology, Richter was deeply impressed and inspired by a paper written on shallow- and deep earthquakes by Japanese seismologist Kiyoo Wadati. Along with German-born Beno Gutenberg, Richter went on to develop the Richter scale of measurement while they were both at the California Institute of Technology. This scale quantified the energy released during an earthquake on a scale of 0 to 10. Each number on the scale represents an earthquake 10 times stronger than the number before it. For example, an earthquake with a magnitude of five is 10 times stronger (and releases more energy) than one with a magnitude of four.
The Richter scale became a universal standard for the measurement of earthquakes. While other scales have been developed since then, none of them have achieved the popularity of the Richter scale.
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Post by mooky on Apr 28, 2021 5:33:32 GMT
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members would go out into the world on a grand adventure, always intending to return home but never quite able to find their way. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an organization who stood to help these stalwart companions find their way home? Lost Dog Awareness Day was organized by just such a group, and is a day dedicated to helping our furbaby’s find their way home.
on April 28 (the last Wednesday in April).