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National Dunce Day – November 8, 2021~U.S.
National Dunce Day is celebrated on November 8 every year. The day commemorates the death anniversary of the Scottish philosopher, John Duns Scotus. His views ranged from brilliant to downright laughable. Duns Scotus believed that cone-shaped hats increased learning potential. He was of the opinion that knowledge would flow from the point of the cap, down, and into the head of the wearer, making that person smarter. This observation, of course, makes no sense and today, a person wearing a dunce cap is thought to be, well, a dunce. There was a positive side to his use of dunce caps — it motivated the wearer to learn more so they could be rid of the cap.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL DUNCE DAY Not much is known about why or when the first National Dunce Day was observed. Today, the holiday is observed as a way to promote learning and unearthing the real reason behind the much-maligned word “dunce”.
John Duns Scotus, also known as Duns Scotus, was a Scottish Catholic priest and Franciscan friar, university professor, philosopher, and theologian. He was born in 1265 or 1266 and passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 1308. The story about Duns Scotus being buried alive, in the absence of his servant who alone knew of his susceptibility to comas, is probably a myth. National Dunce Day is observed on his death anniversary.
He is one of the four most important philosopher-theologians of Western Europe in the High Middle Ages, along with Thomas Aquinas, Bonaventure, and William of Ockham. Duns Scotus made a considerable impact on both Catholic and secular thought. He is best known for his doctrines on the “univocity of being”, which argues that existence is the most abstract concept we have and this holds true for everything that exists. He proposed formal distinction — a way to distinguish between different aspects of the same thing — and the idea of haecceity, or the property that’s supposed to be in each individual thing that makes it so unique. Duns Scotus also developed a complex argument for the existence of God and argued for the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Many centuries after his death, Duns Scotus was given the scholastic accolade Doctor Subtilis (“the Subtle Doctor”) for his convincing and subtle manner of thought. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1993. Not much is known about Duns Scotus outside of his work.
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National Cappuccino Day – November 8, 2021~U.S.
Enjoy a cup of foamy deliciousness on November 8 as we celebrate National Cappuccino Day! Double espresso, steamed milk and foam. It’s amazing that these simple ingredients can make us so happy! Start the day with a steaming mug of frothy cappuccino, or wind down after dinner with a hot, relaxing cup alongside a rich dessert.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CAPPUCCINO DAY Before we delve into the history of that fantastic morning wake-me-up, the cappuccino; let’s go through some basics. Espresso coffee forms the base from which cappuccinos are made. Espresso results from a highly-pressurized process which forces hot water through dense, tightly-packed grounds resulting in less than an ounce of an incredibly strong brew with an earthy taste and rich aroma. Cappuccinos are made from espresso, hot milk and lots of foam.
There’s an unverified legend that a 17th century monk named Marco d’Aviano first created the cappuccino after the Battle of Vienna in 1683. Many historians conclude that cappuccinos do originate with a subset of the Catholic Church’s friars, the Capuchin monks around that same time. But coffee being the global drink that it is, has always found a place in Vienna. By 1805, an early version of the cappuccino, also known as the “kapuziner,” starts to appear in Viennese coffee houses. These drinks were “coffee with cream and sugar.” But the name, cappuccino, is descriptive. It refers to the deep, brown color of the hooded frocks or “cappuccini,” worn by 17th century Capuchin monks in Italy.
Later, in 1901, Italian inventor, Luigi Bezzera, filed the first patent for an espresso machine. That created wide demand for the delicious drink but only a few restaurants could make cappuccinos because the machines were bulky and not easy to use. However, after WWII, technical improvements made espresso machines easier to use and their popularity spread throughout Italy and other parts of Europe and the world. The rest is frothy, espresso-infused history.
In the United States, cappuccino reached the zenith of its popularity due in large part to Seattle and Starbucks. Although we honor National Cappuccino Day, no organization or person has stepped up to claim its creation. Still, we appreciate a wonderful part of our morning routine. Enjoy!
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International Tongue Twister Day – November 8, 2021~World
For International Tongue Twister Day, don’t get your tongue tied this November 8. We’re not talking about rolling or curling your taste-tester. In fact, we’re looking at Peter Piper, the woodchuck, and all their friends. Tongue twisters are a silly way to pass the time or practice pronunciation. Shoot, you can even use them to practice a foreign language! It’s time to celebrate all the twisty things you can say with your tongue.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL TONGUE TWISTER DAY Tongue twisters, the popular nonsensical sayings that are ridiculously hard to say (or deceptively easy, whichever way you want to look at it) might seem to be simply alliterative strings of words meant to trip up, well, your tongue but, as it turns out, tongue twisters are not random, which is why the popular ones — like Peter Piper and the woodchuck — have been around for a hot minute.
Tongue twisters have technically been around since as early as the 19th century when John Harris published “Peter Piper’s Practical Principles of Plain and Perfect Pronunciation,” which included a twisty tongue tango for every letter of the alphabet. And while the book was meant to help children learn the fundamentals of speech mechanics, its titular twister garnered quite the attention and inspired a lot of lore about its namesake.
Speculation aside, it turns out Peter Piper was based on French horticulturalist Pierre Poivre, whose last name actually means ‘pepper’ in French. Pierre was said to be exploring the viability of growing American spices in the French Mediterranean.
Whether you’re trying to master Peter Piper, the woodchuck, or even “The Guinness Book of World Records’” most difficult recorded tongue twister, “The sixth sick sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick,” you’re sure to get your tongue endlessly tied.
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Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day – November 8, 2021~U.S.
We celebrate Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day on November 8. Little is left to the imagination, and celebrations are held by cooking bold and pungent foods. Or, in other words, food that will knock your socks off! Any recipe with lots of spices, flavorful condiments, or fragrances can be considered bold. As for pungent, any food that has a strong smell will qualify, and the smell of garlic, mustard, or even eggs can qualify as pungent. This day encourages us to experiment with our cooking and eating habits and not be boring with our food choices, even if it’s only for a day!
HISTORY OF COOK SOMETHING BOLD AND PUNGENT DAY We are not sure how Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day came about, and the origin and the founder of this day are still unknown. However, the day was designed to show recognition and raise awareness for cooking something bold and pungent. Simply put, the primary intention of the day is to cook something original, spicy, and even a bit offensive. The day also intends to mark the use of herbs such as garlic and hot pepper that add to a dish’s flavor and promote the health and longevity of those who eat it. Several recipes are bold and pungent without being overwhelming. The best thing about celebrating the day at home is that you can modify the level of spices according to your preference.
Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day is a holiday that aims to inspire people to break out of culinary monotony. This is the day to try something new and different, and the day encourages us to cook something extraordinary and maybe a little crazy. Use the day to make some discoveries about interesting and different foods and find out how to make them both nutritious and delicious.
Cooking at home is one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being. When you cook instead of eating out, you get to have a say in what you want to eat, maintain proper hygiene, and even be sure of your food’s nutritional value. Yet, we all know that cooking and eating at home can get boring, especially if we keep repeating the same meals. It’s nice to have a change in the menu occasionally. So, dare to be brave and cook something bold and pungent that will be a shock to your system.
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Abet and Aid Punsters Day – November 8, 2021~International
Abet and Aid Punsters Day is celebrated on November 8 every year. When all of us are experiencing withdrawals from October festivities, Abet and Aid Punsters Day comes to the rescue with poor jokes and terrible puns. The day encourages us to loosen up and laugh with each other. It is a celebration dedicated to laughter and making each other laugh with jokes, puns, and pranks. Sometimes the best way to cheer up is by indulging in silly or dad jokes. Instead of rolling your eyes at yet another bad pun, laugh along and come up with original punny jokes!
HISTORY OF ABET AND AID PUNSTERS DAY Though there is no real proof of when and how Abet and Aid Punsters Day came about, enthusiasts believe that the day might have originated in the 1970s. As we already know, Abet and Aid Punsters Day was created with the simple aim of sharing jokes and laughing together. Punsters hope that everyone will join in the celebrations and forget their worries for a day.
We all know what puns are, but have you ever wondered about their linguistic nuances? The pun, also known as paronomasia, is a form of wordplay that lends multiple meanings to a term or similar-sounding words to deliver a humorous or rhetorical effect. One can do this by intentionally using homophonic, homographic, metonymic, or figurative language. A pun must always have correct or fairly reasonable interpretations and can be in-jokes or idiomatic constructions. Their meanings may be specific to a particular language or culture. Puns have a long history in human writing; for example, the Roman playwright Plautus was famous for his puns and word games.
Puns originated in ancient Egypt, where the Egyptians used them to develop myths and interpret dreams. In Shen Dao, China, they used puns for communicating royal decrees. In ancient Mesopotamia, around 2500 B.C., punning was used by scribes to represent words in cuneiform. Interestingly, the Hebrew Bible contains puns too! The Mayans also used puns in their hieroglyphic writing and their modern languages. As you might have guessed by now, humans have always enjoyed a good pun.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week – November 8-14, 2021~International
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a global celebration of entrepreneurship that occurs in the second week of November, from November 8–14 this year. During this week, people from various countries worldwide come together through local, national, and global events to create solutions for worldwide economic growth. Did you know entrepreneurs were first defined as risk-takers in the late 17th century by Richard Cantillon, an Irish-French economist? Entrepreneurs are individuals who start a business, taking a financial risk in the hope of profit. However, with the advent of business analytics methods, these individuals no longer have to hope to make a profit — they can easily forecast the probability of their business being successful by leveraging data.
HISTORY OF GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK 17000 B.C. New Guinea, where our hunter-gatherer ancestors traded obsidian for essential and non-essential goods. This form of trading would continue until the first Agricultural Revolution in 10000 B.C. — when we started domesticating animals and plants, and building communities. People began specializing in a different economic niche, and goods or services they created were exchanged for other goods or services. As specialization improved and trade volume increased, communities transformed from small holdings to towns and cities with thousands of people. The Fertile Crescent, Sumeria, and the city of Uruk are examples of these cities.
The invention of money around 650 and 600 B.C. helped shape human society and entrepreneurship. People moved from trade by barter to a trust-based economy, where value was placed on items such as cowries, silver rings and bars, beads, and tobacco leaves.
Fast forward to the 1800s where machines began playing a crucial role in economic development. Capitalism became the ideal economic approach, with people freely allowed to pursue their self-interests to better society. This era gave rise to great entrepreneurs and innovators like Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and Henry Ford.
From the 19th century to the present, entrepreneurship became the very pillar on which global economies rest. As technologies continue to evolve, the number of entrepreneurs will grow, and the global dependency on entrepreneurship will increase.
Seeing the importance of entrepreneurship to global economic advancement and human welfare, in 2008, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation created Global Entrepreneurship Week. Since then, it has grown from a series of events happening only in the U.S. and U.K. to expanding to over 165 countries.
World Kindness Week – November 8-14, 2021~International
World Kindness Week came into being when several humanitarian groups came together on November 13, 1997, and made a Declaration of Kindness. What started as World Kindness Day turned into World Kindness Week, where everyone is encouraged to make a similar declaration of kindness and charity. The week is celebrated by donating books, food, or clothes to local communities and pledging to empathize with other people. Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way, and you should never pass up an opportunity to help someone in need. World Kindness Week aims to create a society where everyone can live a dignified life.
HISTORY OF WORLD KINDNESS WEEK World Kindness Week first began as a week of observation by the World Kindness Movement. A group of associations and institutions based in countries like Thailand, England, Australia, and America came together because of their combined dedication to promoting kindness in society. The initial days of the World Kindness Movement started from this event. They created the written declaration of their inception, which stated that the movement pledges to build a kinder and more compassionate world. It was only natural that they would help launch the inaugural World Kindness Week in 1997.
We observe World Kindness Week to highlight good deeds in our communities. Acts of kindness and goodwill are common threads that bind us. This week has become globally recognized and is now widely celebrated everywhere. Participants from across the world come together to perform acts of kindness. The sole purpose of this week is to focus on the positivity that surrounds us every day. It’s a week to learn, teach, and share our kindness with others.
The root of the word ‘kindness’ originates from the Old English word ‘kyndnes,’ which is a derivative from the Middle English word ‘kindenes,’ a word for courtesy. This week of kindness is observed with activities like dance mobs, concerts, and random acts of kindness for those around us. At the moment, World Kindness Week is an unofficial celebration; however, enthusiasts hope that the World Kindness Movement will soon achieve official recognition status by the United Nations.
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National Scrapple Day – November 9, 2021~U.S.
National Scrapple Day on November 9 is to celebrate the comfort food that has been swirling around our bellies for hundreds of years. It’s a dish born from humble beginnings as the first pork food invented in America and has become a traditional staple of the Mid-Atlantic states. Scrapple combines pork scraps with buckwheat flour, cornmeal, and spices in what is a great example of taking food that would otherwise have gone to waste and turning it into something tasty and delicious. It’s a breakfast side dish that goes great with ketchup. If you’ve never tried it before then today is the day.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL SCRAPPLE DAY Scrapple, also known by the Pennsylvania Dutch name, pon haus (which translates literally to “pan hare” or rabbit), is said to have been invented by German colonists who settled near Philadelphia and Chester County, Pennsylvania. As a result, you’ll find scrapple as a regional favorite around the Mid-Atlantic area.
When the recipe came to America, the buckwheat was often replaced or supported by cornmeal. For the colonizers, using local ingredients like corn was no problem as long as the meal was simple and modest and everything was used.
Created so that hungry, hard-working, prudent rural immigrants could make use of all manner of foodstuffs, scrapple originally consisted of a mixture of pork scraps, offal, and other trimmings, boiled with bones attached to make a broth, then simmered with cornmeal, wheat flour or sometimes buckwheat flour, onions, and spices like sage and thyme. The eventual loaf is then sliced and pan-fried as if it was a patty.
It was a dish born from a perspective of now wanting to see anything go to waste. While today’s scrapple – available primarily in Mid-Atlantic area grocery stores – adheres to different standards using FDA-approved animal anatomy, it is still a tasty tradition popularly served alongside sunny-side-up eggs and toast or in sandwiches. With the current trend in lighter, healthier eating, scrapple is also known to be made with turkey instead of the original pork, or with beef for a different flavor entirely. Scrapple is also appearing more and more on the menus of heritage-based restaurants in Brooklyn, NY, and beyond the Mid-Atlantic area.
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World Freedom Day – November 9, 2021~International
World Freedom Day is a federal holiday observed on November 9. On this day 22 years ago, the momentous event in history when the Berlin Wall was abolished took place. The wall separated families and communities for almost three decades. Today, it marks the rise of democracy and freedom, and the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
HISTORY OF WORLD FREEDOM DAY World Freedom Day was created to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall post-World War II. But today it is not so much about the Wall but more about what its falling represented. It marked the end of communism throughout Eastern and Central Europe, ensuring liberty to all. The holiday was established as a federal observance in 2001 by President George W. Bush.
After World War II ended, Germany was divided into East and West Germany. West Germany was occupied by the Americans, French, and the British and East Germany became the Soviet-occupied German Democratic Republic. East Germany gained status as an independent country in 1949 and the city of Berlin became a part of Soviet-controlled Germany.
A wall was created to prevent the immigration of people from East Berlin to West Berlin and the rest of Western Europe. From 1961 to 1989, an estimated 5,000 people escaped over the Berlin Wall. More than 100 people were killed in the process. In 1989, travel restrictions became lenient in East Germany, leading to thousands of people impatiently climbing the wall and hitting the wall with chisels and hammers. The Berlin Wall was chipped away bit by bit and eventually came down on 9 November 1989. One year later, Germany became a single territory again.
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Go to an Art Museum Day – November 9, 2021~U.S.
Remember how excited you were to go on a field trip to the museum as a kid? The first thing on your mind was probably, “Yeah, no class!,” but a big part of the appeal was the thought of going on an adventure. And art’s all about exploration—in fact, that’s why we celebrate Go to an Art Museum Day on November 9. More than 30,000 museums around the world participate, and each year even has a different theme. So today, go to a museum and discover something new!
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Carl Sagan Day – November 9, 2021~U.S.
Carl Sagan Day is observed on November 9 every year. This day celebrates the life and teachings of Carl Sagan, who was born on this day in 1934. An American astronomer, planetary scientist, cosmologist, astrophysicist, astrobiologist, author, and science communicator, he is known for his many contributions to science. His best-known scientific contribution is research on extraterrestrial life, including an experimental demonstration of the production of amino acids from basic chemicals by radiation. He also assembled the first physical messages sent into space that could potentially be understood by any extraterrestrial intelligence that might come across them. Sagan argued the now accepted hypothesis that the high surface temperatures of Venus can be attributed to and calculated using the greenhouse effect!
HISTORY OF CARL SAGAN DAY The day was created in 2009 by the Center For Inquiry in Fort Lauderdale, as well as Florida Atheists and Secular Humanists (FLASH), and other groups. Events held in Florida have helped spread the celebrations around the world. Events such as star parties — where people come together and view the sky — astronomy lectures, science fairs, and workshops are held every year.
Sagan worked in many scientific fields, such as astronomy, cosmology, astrophysics, and astrobiology. He is best known for his ability to communicate scientific ideas to the general population without intimidating the common man. This is probably most exemplified by his 1980 PBS documentary series, “Cosmos: A Personal Voyage”, which was the most widely viewed PBS program of its time! It won two Emmys and a Peabody Award, and has been viewed by over a billion people in 60 countries. Sagan also published a book to go along with the series. In fact, Sagan wrote more than 20 books, including “The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence”, which won a Pulitzer Prize, “Contact”, which was made into a film, and “The Demon-Haunted World”. For 12 years, he was the editor-in-chief of “Icarus”, and published 600 scientific papers and articles in publications such as “Skeptical Inquirer”. Beginning in the 1950s, Sagan was a consultant and adviser to NASA. He received countless honors and awards and was a professor of astronomy, as well as director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies, at Cornell University. He passed away in 1996.
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National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day – November 9, 2021~Other
Is there anything better than biting into a fresh, fried chicken sandwich? Hearing the crunch and feeling the crisp texture of the fried batter over the juicy slice of chicken beneath it? The buttery, warm roll with mayo and crisp cold pickles. That experience merits a lot of respect, which is why we take National Chicken Sandwich Day seriously over here.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH DAY Chick-fil-A allegedly invented the fried chicken sandwich sometime in the 1940s, according to the company. But, recipes and many historians believe that Scottish chicken frying techniques (lard and no seasoning) and West African chicken pan frying techniques (palm oil, lots of seasoning) were combined by enslaved African and African-Americans in the antebellum South and, thusly, fried chicken as we know it was born.
Is it possible that someone happened to put a deliciously, golden crispy slice of fried chicken between two slices of bread with a couple pickles during that time? Yes. In fact, ads found in newspapers for fried chicken sandwiches pre-date the time period that Chick-fil-A claims to have invented it.
It’s great marketing on Chick-fil-A’s part, but faulty history. The inventor of the fried chicken sandwich is (probably) just as shrouded and forgotten in history’s greasy pages as the inventor of fried chicken itself — or dumplings, or empanadas for that matter. It’s become such a staple in our cuisine it’s hard to pinpoint its advent to one person.
And, while the fried chicken sandwich has thrusted its way into cultural ubiquity, its roots are marred in Jim Crow-era racism. Post Civil War, African American individuals weren’t allowed to raise expensive meats (such as steak and pork) so were relegated to rearing chickens, which is how the stereotype of associating African Americans with the dish came about. It was often all they could make, so they made the best of it.
But over time the delicious appeal of fried chicken spread its proverbial wings and took flight into the hearts of Americans everywhere. It’s hard to deny the combination of fatty cuts of chicken, marinated in buttermilk, dredged in spices and batter, and then deep fried in oil as anything other than delicious.
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Microtia Awareness Day – November 9, 2021~U.S.
Microtia Awareness Day is observed on November 9 every year to spread knowledge about this congenital disability. Microtia derives its name from the Latin word that means ‘little ears’. Approximately one child in every 9,000 is born with microtia. It occurs when the ear or ears do not fully develop during the first trimester of pregnancy — this leaves the child with small, underdeveloped, or no ears at all. While microtia is diagnosed at birth, there is no clear understanding as to what leads to the disability. Children born with microtia may suffer hearing loss, facial challenges, and social negligence.
HISTORY OF MICROTIA AWARENESS DAY The Ear Community organization founded Microtia Awareness Day in 2016. Melissa Tumblin founded Ear Community in 2010 after facing challenges due to insufficient information — her daughter was born with microtia. Since then, Ear Community has brought more than 6,500 people together from across the world to share experiences and resources. The community is made up of children and adults with microtia, their families, teachers, advocates, and medical professionals who provide care for those with microtia.
For many parents, the day of their child’s birth can turn into a cause for worry and concern. The lack of information and resources about the disease results in panic and the inability to seek proper care for their children. But how does one figure out that their child has microtia? The disability has physical manifestations, which can be easily detected by anyone. Parents tend to notice the outward signs of the condition — a small, weirdly shaped ear, or sometimes no ear at all. Depending on where these families live and the kind of treatment they can afford, doctors and nurses will be able to quickly confirm if the condition is present. They educate and prepare parents, and help the child to cope with their hearing impairment. Conversely, misinformation or a lack of information disheartens the parents and they worry about their child’s well-being. The first and most important stage is for parents to seek correct information regarding microtia. Correct and timely information can significantly help a child who is affected. Microtia Awareness Day promotes public awareness. The day also builds the hope that future generations of families will have access to adequate information from hospitals. The day also raises funds for hearing aids, implants, and surgical procedures for the patients.
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Chaos Never Dies Day – November 9, 2021~U.S.
Chaos Never Dies Day is on November 9 and we’re already going a little nuts finding ways to embrace the, well, chaos of the world we live in. Turns out, there’s no real way to escape the day-to-day crazy that life throws our way. Rather than run from it, we’ve found the top ways to temper chaos and make it fun.
HISTORY OF CHAOS NEVER DIES DAY Chaos is a state of disorder or confusion, and it appears in every facet of the human experience since before the term even came about. In Greek mythology, Khaos is one of the primordial gods who precedes the universe itself. So, basically, chaos, and all its confusion and disorder, predates the universe, making it an integral part of life!
While the specific origins of Chaos Never Dies Day are unknown, what is known is that chaos is an inevitable part of life. Even as people propagate the idea of slowing down, taking a break, and taking some time for yourself (all of which can be a good idea in the right capacity), these won’t stop the inevitable chaos in your life. Sure, the entire self-care movement, which is based around commercializing ‘relaxation’ products that help you take a load off, has taken off in recent years … but that doesn’t mean the chaos stops when you come out of your face mask and bath-bomb coma!
Chaos can mean different things to different people: for some, it’s a schedule-packed day navigating a large and bustling city. For others, it’s weekly dinners. Whatever your specific chaos, the key to enjoying life is embracing the confusion and facing it head-on. That’s where Chaos Never Dies Day comes in — it’s completely dedicated to enjoying the chaos in the world around us!
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Area Code Day – November 10, 2021~U.S.
Area Code Day is celebrated on November 10. The system of area codes is important as it helps people to connect telephonically with people living outside their states or cities easily and quickly. It ensures that people can receive important information and news, especially in emergencies. Area codes are a useful location finder for homes, businesses, and even government organizations, especially those that use landlines instead of mobile phones. Although they are used less now, due to cellular and smart communication devices, area codes are still fun to know about.
HISTORY OF AREA CODE DAY Area Code Day acknowledges the creation and significance of area codes. These codes are defined as a unique sequence of numbers that are dialed before making a call. Area Code Day is a great opportunity to value the existence of these area codes and their ingenious creation. Area codes were created fin the labs of AT&T and Bell in 1940.
The concept of using area codes grew and modified with time. In 1947, area codes helped to overcome the shortage of phone numbers in countries like the U.S. and Canada through the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). Different states or provinces were assigned an area code. To make this process more simple, different types of dial codes were given to different states. For example, the area codes for more populous states started and ended with a lower number. During the 1940s, rotary phones were used to make calls, and more densely populated areas such as Chicago, Detroit, and Los Angeles were assigned simpler three-digit codes that involved less manual rotation for dialing each numerical digit. The North American Numbering Plan (NANP) consisted of 25 different regions, including North America and the Caribbean. However, a few countries of North America, such as Mexico, were not included in the NANP. AT&T went on managing the NANP and finally discontinued it after the administration was handed over to the American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) service, which was led by the Federal Communications Commission in the U.S.
There are two kinds of area codes — local and toll-free. Those that are not toll-free, represent the geographic region to which a phone number belongs.
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Post by pennmom on Nov 10, 2021 17:29:57 GMT
Forget Me Not Day – November 10, 2021~U.S.
Unlike the whimsical flowers, Forget Me Not Day, on November 10 is a day to ensure that we really won’t forget. The holiday pays tribute to returning soldiers who have lost blood and limbs — things that truly can’t be forgotten — in the line of battle. Forget Me Not Day has been around since World War I, although it’s often lost in the hustle and bustle of preparing for Thanksgiving.
HISTORY OF FORGET ME NOT DAY Forget-me-nots are the tiny blue meadow flowers that are incredibly symbolic. From the loss of loved ones to simply missing a childhood friend, the flowers have become synonymous with feelings of missing and longing. In New Zealand, Forget Me Not Day is dedicated to those afflicted with, or who have lost loved ones due to the cognitive degenerative Alzheimer’s disease. And while there are some versions of Forget Me Not Day that celebrate this sort of loss or reconnecting with long-lost loved ones, this Forget Me Not Day, we focus on something different, but also important.
Forget Me Not Day as we know it was established following World War I, when Judge Robert S. Marx, himself a WWI veteran, declared the holiday in honor of veterans who had suffered physical losses in the line of battle — those who had lost limbs, blood, and other integral body parts. Along with the holiday, Marx inaugurated the tradition of selling the popular forget-me-not flowers, repurposing them to raise money for wounded veterans.
Whatever reason you choose to recognize Forget Me Not Day, don’t forget the pretty blue flowers! Your contributions in buying those will surely go to one of a laundry list of good causes that receive support from flower sales each year.
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Post by pennmom on Nov 10, 2021 17:32:04 GMT
International Accounting Day – November 10, 2021~World
November 10th is designated as International Accounting Day. Does the sight of a ledger book make your head spin? That’s why we have accountants to figure it all out. Your job, school, bank, religious institution, and government wouldn’t survive without those dedicated number crunchers. That’s why we have a day out of the year “earmarked” just to celebrate them!
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING DAY The history of accounting as an established practice dates back several millennia. Records and documents originating from the Mesopotamian region traced back as far as 5,000 B.C. reveal the employment of accounting systems in the service of tracking the exchange of goods between temples. Further evidence of the prevalence of accounting would appear from discoveries in ancient Egypt and Babylonia, but the most comprehensive findings would first originate from materials belonging to the period of the Roman empire. Information notated across innumerable archives during this era show detailed quantifications kept across areas, spanning public revenues, private expenditures, the distribution of commodities, and more.
The field of accounting has undeniably developed significantly since its introduction in pre-modern times. It would experience especially robust advancements throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period; International Accounting Day is celebrated on the anniversary of the publication of a critical work in the 15th century by an Italian mathematician.
The discipline would go on to see a sharp rise in necessity and demand in the fields of business and finance starting in the mid-19th century. The Industrial Revolution would prove to increase the number and size of companies across the world to an unprecedented degree, and it became imperative for corporations to maintain strong accounting departments to have a part in all aspects of business’ operations. Today, there is an indisputably great number of people working in the profession all over the world – the Bureau of Labor reported in 2018 that there were nearly 1.5 million accountants and auditors working in the United States alone!
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Post by pennmom on Nov 10, 2021 17:35:01 GMT
Marine Corps Birthday – November 10, 2021~U.S.
The Marine Corps Birthday is observed on November 10. It was created on November 10, 1921 by the U.S. Government to show appreciation for the United States Marines. Having taken part in nearly every U.S. conflict, the Marine Corps has defended our country since America’s inception. The Corps, with over 186,000 active duty members and 38,500 reserves as of 2017, continues its proud tradition as protectors of the U.S. and its people.
WHEN IS MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY 2021? On November 10, the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday honors the history, values, and memory of our heroes who have served, and rekindles the bond which unites generations of Marines. The day celebrates traditions of the Marine Corps with profound respect, paying tribute to the heritage of this distinguished service.
HISTORY OF MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY On November 10, 1775, just eight months shy of the Declaration of Independence, a new corps was formed following the introduction of the Continental Marine Act. At the time, an official plan was developed by the Continental Congress to oversee a mission intercepting ammunition cargo from Britain, using Marines. As suggested by the title, the group was known as the Continental Marines. While this group held several different duties, their core purpose was to provide additional security and support for the recently formed Continental Navy. First led by Commandant Samuel Nicholas, this branch of the burgeoning U.S. armed forces would culminate at just over 2,100 servicemen. In contrast, the number of active troops in the Continental Army at one time would reach a peak of approximately 80,000. This, along with a resolution made in November to create a stand-in official Marine Corps force, was essential to the formation and modernization of the now U.S Marine Corps. The reason for this resolution – the planning of an attack on Nova Scotia to annex it, never took place. However, the Marines remained.
After participating in a host of actions and battles throughout the Revolutionary War, the Continental Marines would be disbanded upon the end of the conflict. Eventually, due to the overall neglect of the whole Naval Service and lack of necessary and proper legislation, the department temporarily altogether went out of existence and ceased to exist. This remained so until 1794 when the first legislation was issued by the Congress, addressing the requirement for Marine and Navy Corps since the Revolutionary War.
In the late 1700s, the need for naval warfare to exude the military presence of the United States was looked at from another angle; to deal with piracy. The Marines were still running under the Navy at this time, with the latter itself operating under the Secretary of War. In 1798, the legislation to separate the U.S Navy to make its own department was passed; with further legislation to form the U.S Marines as a separate branch of service later in the same year. The Marine Corps would be established on July 11, 1798, and throughout the 19th century (and a portion of the next), this would be the date upon which marines would celebrate the founding of the Corps as an official entity.
The birthday was officially recognized in 1921. Major Edwin North McClellan of the Marine Corps History Division submitted a proposition to the ranking commandant which advocated for the anniversary to instead be designated on November 10. A series of standardizations as to how celebrations of the Marine Corps Birthday would be executed would follow in the 1950s. Since then, Marines have been encouraged to treat the anniversary with greater importance.
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Post by pennmom on Nov 10, 2021 17:36:31 GMT
National Vanilla Cupcake Day – November 10, 2021~U.S.
Some people think that “vanilla” is synonymous with “boring,” but National Vanilla Cupcake Day is dedicated to dispelling that myth. The very first cupcakes date back to the late 18th century and took their name from the small ramekins or cups in which they were baked. (Who knew nonstick muffin tins weren’t widely available in the 1700s?) We’ve come a long way since then—now, cupcakes are miniature, edible works of art that are almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Diehard chocoholics, do what you will on November 10; the rest of us will be trying not to get vanilla frosting on our noses.
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Post by pennmom on Nov 10, 2021 17:38:29 GMT
Sesame Street Day – November 10, 2021~U.S.
This November 10th is Sesame Street Day! Did you know that Sesame Street is the most widely viewed kids’ show in the world? Though initially meant to simply be fun and educational, the show has evolved into an international cultural phenomenon. Let’s use this day to spell out our love for this unforgettable program!
HISTORY OF SESAME STREET DAY The seed of the idea that would become Sesame Street was first planted in talks between the television producer Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett, the vice president of the Carnegie Foundation. During these conversations, Cooney spoke about her desire to leverage the ability of television shows to capture and keep children’s attention with the promotion of positive social values.
Following a period of extensive creative and scientific development, the show we all now know and love would begin to take shape. It was decided that Sesame Street would rely greatly on research processes in order to better inform various aspects of the program, spanning across the introduction of new characters, plotlines, and production design. This strategy would prove to be not only innovative, but wildly successful as well; Sesame Street would premiere on November 10th, 1969 as an immediate sensation.
The show would dominate the cultural terrain of children’s television in the ensuing decades. As its audience grew, so did its capacity and willingness to address increasingly complicated social, emotional, and ethical issues. Though not without some instances of controversy, Sesame Street has remained a pillar of constructive, educational programming with a unique ability to appeal to children and adults alike. However, as the general media landscape has experienced exponential growth in the 21st century, the show has in turn found itself faced with stiffer competition by other children’s television productions.
As a result, Sesame Street no longer commands the same authority as in past decades, and it has even faced its fair share of financial troubles. Still, it is hard to imagine a world where children (and grown-ups) everywhere don’t carry fond memories of days spent learning and laughing with the whole gang on Sesame Street.
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Post by pennmom on Nov 10, 2021 17:41:51 GMT
World Science Day for Peace and Development – November 10, 2021~International
Science Day for Peace and Development is an annual tradition, commemorated on November 10, to celebrate how science promotes global peace and development. The many inventions and discoveries of scientists have helped to promote, amongst others, economic development, poverty reduction, literacy, and better nutrition for millions of people around the world. The purpose of celebrating this day is to remember the achievements of science in achieving global peace and to continue investment in scientific education and research.
HISTORY OF WORLD SCIENCE DAY FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT World Science Day for Peace and Development embraces the positive impact that science has brought to society. The main purpose of celebrating this day is to understand the role of science and technology in society. In 1999, UNESCO and the International Council for Science organized the first World Conference on Science. The event took place in Hungary, and several delegations mutually agreed on the need for educating society about science. It was unanimously decided that a special day or week should be dedicated to science.
The participants of the conference aimed to promote scientific literacy and developed an action plan. This plan was named Science Agenda — Framework for Action. One year later, UNESCO’s Executive Body approved Science Day for Peace and Development.
In 2001, steps were taken to create a deep connection between Science and society. Regular updates were given to people about the latest developments in science and technology. Similarly, scientists came forward to make people understand the environmental challenges being faced by our planet and how to live more sustainably. In 2002, the first World Science Day for Peace and Development was celebrated worldwide. Various non-government organizations (NGO’s), governmental organizations, research centers, educational institutes including schools, colleges, and universities came together to celebrate this day under the guidance and support of UNESCO.
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