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Date: 2022-08-24
Where's the syrup & whip cream?
Love the little holidays of Aug 24-
National Waffle Day
The contemporary waffles we enjoy today hail from France and Belgium. Earlier versions of the waffle, made of grain flour and water, date back to Ancient Greece. At that time they made obelios, or flat cakes, cooked between hot metal plates. In the Middle ages wafers were made using round plates with images of Jesus, The Crucifixion, and other religious scenes and symbols. Through the centuries both the ingredients and cooking methods of waffle making evolved until finally landing on one of the dozens of common varieties we love today. The Belgian Waffle made its way over to America during the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle, but it wasn’t popular until the 1964 to 1965 World’s Fair was hosted in Queens, New York. The waffle was originally known as the Brussels waffle. It’s defining factors are it’s crispy exterior and light, airy, and fluffy interior. It was served both plain and with whipped cream and sliced strawberries. No one was really attracted to the “Brussels Waffle,” but the family selling them in Queens realized it was due to the name. As soon as they advertised it as a Belgian waffle, they saw a spike in consumer interest and popularity. nationaltoday.com/...
Can Opener Day
Well, did you know that there was about a half century between the invention of canned food and the invention of the can opener? Maybe after all those years of people struggling to open cans without one, they thought the can opener needed some recognition. There was some canning of goods in the Netherlands before 1800, but it was not until 1810 when the preservation of food in cans was patented. By the 1820's, food was being canned in Britain, France, and the United States. But, the first can opener was not patented until 1855 in Britain, and 1858 in the United States. Prior to this, phrases such as "Cut round the top near the outer edge with a chisel and hammer" were written on cans. The early can openers were primitive, however, and the first rotating wheel opener was not patented until 1870. This too was problematic, as the can had to be pierced before the opener could be used. In 1925, a second serrated wheel was added by the Star Can Opener Company, which greatly improved the functionality of the opener. This opener was improved in 1931 so that it had pliers-like handles and could hold a can on its own. This two wheeled opener that held the can is the main style that is still in use today. The first electric can openers were patented in the 1930's, but it wasn't until 1956 when a free standing electric opener by Udico became successful. www.checkiday.com/...
International Strange Music Day
x The misconception that there is no sound in space originates because most space is a ~vacuum, providing no way for sound waves to travel. A galaxy cluster has so much gas that we've picked up actual sound. Here it's amplified, and mixed with other data, to hear a black hole! pic.twitter.com/RobcZs7F9e — NASA Exoplanets (@NASAExoplanets) August 21, 2022
x Turn up the volume and take in the weirdness on #StrangeMusicDay! #StarTrek pic.twitter.com/u13A7cY64P — TrekCore.com 🖖 (@TrekCore) August 24, 2019
Knife Day
Call that a knife?
They were originally made of rock, bone, flint, and obsidian. As with the technology the blades being made from bronze, iron, copper, ceramics, steel, and titanium. There is a unique version of the knife in many cultures. The knives had even played a most significant role in some cultures in the form of rituals and superstitions. Knives hold a better place with humans ever since the dawn of time. The knife is referred to as humankind’s first tool. Knives fall into different categories as they are used as weapons, utensils, tools, and more. happydays365.org/...
National Peach Pie Day
x Lattice Topped Fresh Peach Pie for National Peach Pie Day! RECIPE HERE:
https://t.co/o7L6dqba3j pic.twitter.com/GPLyUQOcIz — Lori Lange (@RecipeGirl) August 24, 2021
Weather Complaint Day
x Today is Weather Complaint Day.
Oy vey. I'm schvitzing like a farshtunkener. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/q3pOWZwUcA — Totally Bitchin' MAGA David_in_Dallas (@David_in_Dallas) August 24, 2021
Shooting Star Day
x cant believe i caught a shooting star witb tommy innit pic.twitter.com/F8kMDLRUkE — wilbs / loore !! (@vlogduos) August 20, 2022
Enjoy today. Because you can.
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