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"Today's History Lesson...nuggets of knowledge
History is filled with nuggets of knowledge left by individuals, teams, or groups of persons providing a peak into often humorous slices of time. These may occur at any time, on any day with or without warning. They just happen. Some have even resulted in permanent changes, thus impacting lives forever.
It happened one day some time in 1907...
One of the craziest schemes turned into one of the greatest ad campaigns of the century in 1907 in an effort to alter breakfast habits forever. Guess who was responsible? A Michiganian ... Mr. K-E-Double L-O-Double G himself Will Keith Kellogg. "
Via Sharla Shults
"Something Creamy, Tangy & Sweet became the center of attention when celebrated in April on National Cherry Cheesecake Day. Then, Oh, my! Pie! Pie! Pie! to Cobbler! Cobbler! Cobbler! spotlighted the month of May with National Cherry Cobbler Day. Sweet or Sour...Tarts & Strudel were the highlight when Cherry Tart Day occurred in June on the same day as Apple Strudel Day. WOW! And the cherry goodness did not end there. It continued into August, twice already: Any way you slice it...YUM! featured National Spumoni Day, which combined three layers of flavor—chocolate, pistachio and cherry, and Cherry Reigns Supreme brought out the child in each of us on National Cherry Popsicle Day.
August 28 is... National Cherry Turnover Day"
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Summer is rapidly coming to a close but temperatures are still sizzlin' HOT! That being the case begs treats and snacks that are a bit on the cool side...icees, ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, cones, sodas, floats, banana splits and sundaes, frozen yogurt, creamsicles, etc. Of course, that is just the beginning of a really long list. Let's just stop there and move on to the celebration of the day.
August 26 is...
National Cherry Popsicle® Day
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"Do you ever get tired of ice cream days? Not me, especially during the summer! I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! What is so 'cool' is not only the vast number of ice cream celebrations but also those that claim more that just one day to celebrate. On August 10, Let's Split provided a whole day to enjoy the scrumptious banana split! Did you indulge or miss it? Either way you get a second chance for the screaming hasn't stopped!
August 25 is ...
National Banana Split Day again!"
#NationalBananaSplitDay
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"Today's History Lesson...communications
August 20th is a record day in communications with two important messages being sent 66 years apart! The first message circumnavigated the globe but not by automobile, plane, train or ship, while the second skyrocketed into outer space via spacecraft.
This Day in History: August 20, 1911
Over a century ago, someone with the New York Times decided to find out how long it would take a regular commercial telegram, non-priority status, to circle the globe. An undertaking of a similar nature had already taken place in 1903 but under different circumstances. At that time, celebrations were in order as a result of the completion of the Commercial Pacific Cable. The message was sent by then President Franklin Roosevelt and traveled the globe in only 9 minutes having been given priority status. In 1911, the Times wanted to see how long a regular message would take -- and what route it would follow. Reading simply, “This message sent around the world”, it traveled over 28,000 miles and was relayed by 16 different operators."
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Potato chips, potato curls, home fries, French fries, baked potatoes, scalloped potatoes, sliced potatoes, diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, casseroled, as a salad, in a pie, fully stuffed or oh-so plain, served with love they're all the same...simply delicious! It's quite obvious what the celebration to come is about so no need to delay.
August 18, 19 or maybe 23 is...
National Potato Day
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"Today's History Lesson...automobile innovative thinker
Following in the footsteps of inventors one will find those considered innovators. With the invention of something new come along many others who will attempt to make it better. Just like with the initial invention, not all will succeed but from every trial comes the possibility of improvement. It only takes the ideas of one to spark a fresh new idea of another. Today's step back in time visits a person considered both an inventor and innovator.
This Day in History: August 15, 1899
The Ford Motor Company would not be where it is today had it not been for the inventiveness and 'sticktoitiveness' of innovator Henry Ford. He had a dream driven by imagination. Being reared on and dutiful to the family farm, he was hesitant to stray very far but knew early on his passion was machinery and mechanics. Visiting town with his father enlightened Ford as a youth in the earliest technology of machines, engines and mills."
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Today's History Lesson...memorable photographs
Many Kodak moments are lost because of timing and the fact a camera was not available, often simply left at home. Then, there are those moments where a person just happened to be at the right place at the right time... with a camera. Some of the most memorable photographs scream loudly while others just take your breath away. Then, there are photographs that changed the world...or at least the way we look upon it anyway!
This Day in History: August 14, 1945
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Amazing August began with celebration of the raspberry as August 1 offered Pied Drupelets. With raspberries being as ancient as prehistoric times, that means a lot of recipes have been written incorporating these ruby red little gems for both the tart and sweet tastes.
August 11 is...
National Raspberry Tart Day
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"It is not unusual for a novel to become a movie. Many classics have resounded their presence decade after decade upon the silver screen. Among the greats are Gone With the Wind, The Great Gatsby, The Last Picture Show, To Kill a Mockingbird, just to name a few. There are also movie series, such as Harry Potter and Twilight. Less known are the songs that have been made into movies. A few that immediately come to mind are Stand By Me, La Bamba, Walk the Line, Cold Miner's Daughter and The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia. The song in the spotlight today is still going strong over 50 years after its release with the movie being an all-time favorite.
Today in Music History: August 29, 1964
Welcome into the Spotlight...Roy Orbison
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Each of us strolls down a unique memory lane...one of a personal nature. While there are many similarities within each decade, there exist a plethora of differences. This is true whether you're a teenager wanting to learn about the eras in which your parents grew up or the adult who wants to relive the memories. Either way the nostalgia is an alluring invitation for a visit.
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July 20th marked celebration of Moon Day - remembering the day 47 years ago when upon landing on the moon, Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong reported "The Eagle Has Landed." A few hours later, Armstrong stepped off of the Eagle's ladder, placed one foot upon the moon's surface and proclaimed:
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
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Your first thought surrounding the sponge is probably the scrubbing sponge or bath sponge. Neither of these would be very appetizing. Then, there are the sea sponges from which the idea of scrubbing or bathing with a sponge was popularized by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Of course, these sea 'animals' are also not for ingesting. So-o-o-o-o, what is on the menu for celebration that is related to the sponge?
August 23 is...
National Sponge Cake Day
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Everyone knows a Southern favorite is pecan pie. It even has its own day, National Pecan Pie Day, which is celebrated on July 12 of each year. [Check it out for some scrumptious pecan pie dessert ideas, like Crockpot Pecan Pie, Honey Pecan Pie,and Pecan Pie Cheesecake.] This decadent, succulent, rich, delicious pie is already so-o-o-o-o yummy but is about to be taken to an even higher level. When you thought it couldn't get any better someone came along and added chocolate!
August 20 is...
National CHOCOLATE Pecan Pie Day
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"Today's History Lesson...legends in their own time
History connects past events to the present and sets the precedence for the future. As with any historical account, emotions control the day as we recall, remember and reflect upon both happy and sorrowful times. It is through history that all is not lost...the memories remain.
George Herman Ruth, Jr., aka Babe Ruth: The King of Swing
Elvis Aaron Presley: The King of Rock 'n' Roll"
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Today's History Lesson...a culinary turning point
There was a time when cooking shows were in their infancy. Think back to the 60s. In fact, televisions were just beginning to become a household item. Spending time in the kitchen rapidly was becoming spending time in from on the TV. Then comes along one who revolutionized the way Americans cook, especially French cooking.
This Day in History: August 15, 1912
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Today's History Lesson...the movies
Sometimes it takes only one movie...just one...to kick start the careers of film actors and directors. Then, the movie itself goes on to become a classic, an American icon. These are the films that truly bring back the memories as you stroll down memory lane revisiting the scenes and listening to the music of the era!
This Day in History: August 11, 1973
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Pot of rice - steamed, boiled and fried; red, yellow and brown; plain, wild and Cajun; casseroled, baked, even caked. Just a few of the endless possibilities for preparing rice. This next celebration utilizes rice as its main ingredient but doesn't stop there as a plethora of mixings and toppings convert plain into "WOW!" A few of the added pluses include fruit for example apples, strawberries, raspberries or blueberries, nuts such as pecans, walnuts or hazelnuts, spices like cinnamon and sugar, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, crushed grahams or cookies, etc.
August 9 is...
National Rice Pudding Day
#NationalRicePuddingDay #summerofpudding
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