Whiskey has a long and august history, being one of the most recognizable forms of distilled spirit in the world. The name for Whiskey comes from Gaelic, where it used to be called Uisce na Beatha, or “The Water of Life”. It wasn’t long before the name got shortened to Uisce (Merely “Water”) and then the pronunciation slowly changed over time from Ish-Key, to Whiskey. Thus it has remained ever since.
The history of International Whiskey Day is necessarily intrinsically tied to the history of Whiskey, so let’s start there. Whiskey is the result of a distillation process, a chemical/alchemical process known as far back in history as Babylon. While we don’t know if they created a beverage quite as wonderful as modern day whiskey, it was known that the process was available to them.
All whiskey starts with a ‘mash’, a mixture of grain and water that is slowly heated to bread down the starch in it into sugars. The result of this process is then known as a wort, and is just the beginning of this amazing drinks journey. What kind of grain you use determines what kind of Whiskey you end up with.
Bourbon starts from a mash that is 51% or more corn base, though it becomes a Corn Whiskey once it reaches 81%. Malt whiskey is made from 51% malted barley, while Rye is 51% plain Rye. Malted Rye is a specialized version made from a base of Malted Rye, and Wheat Whiskey, as you might suspect, is made from Wheat. All of these are considered kinds of whiskey!
So where did International Whiskey Day come from? Well it was first announced in 2008, and celebrated in 2009 at the Whiskey Festival in the Northern Netherlands. This was all done in honor of Michael Jackson. No, not the King of Pop, but a man well known for his writings on Whiskey. The purpose isn’t just the raising of awareness of whiskey and its charms, but also to spread awareness for Parkinson’s, a disease that Michael suffered from in his later years.
Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) & James Ives (1824-1895)
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury. | ||
| Synonyms: | talisman | ||
| Usage: | It was sorcery, magic of the worst kind, thought Buldeo, and he wondered whether the amulet round his neck would protect him. | ||
Idiom of the Day
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History
Nathaniel Currier (1813)
Before photojournalism rendered illustrations of the news obsolete, Currier printed more than 7,000 lithographs—prints made using a stone block etched with grease to reproduce drawings—that greatly increased the public demand for graphic images. With his partner James Ives, he established outlets across the country, selling high-quality prints of disasters, landscapes, satirical subjects, and domestic scenes.
Kuhio Day
| Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole (1871-1921) was a young man when the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown in 1893. He was elected as the first delegate to represent the Territory of Hawaii in the U.S. Congress in 1903. He was reelected and served 10 consecutive terms until his death in 1921. His birthday is commemorated on the island of Kauai, where he was born, with a week-long Prince Kuhio Festival during the latter part of March. The festival features such traditional Hawaiian events as outrigger canoe races, hula dancing, and performances of Hawaiian music. |
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1794 - The U.S. Congress authorized the creation of the U.S. Navy.
1836 - The first Mormon temple was dedicated in Kirtland, OH.
1860 - The corkscrew was patented by M.L. Byrn.
1899 - The first international radio transmission between England and France was achieved by the Italian inventor G. Marconi.
1904 - Mary Jarris "Mother" Jones was ordered by Colorado state authorities to leave the state. She was accused of stirring up striking coal miners.
1912 - The first cherry blossom trees were planted in Washington, DC. The trees were a gift from Japan.
1917 - The Seattle Metropolitans, of the Pacific Coast League of Canada, defeated the Montreal Canadiens and became the first U.S. hockey team to win the Stanley Cup.
1931 - Actor Charlie Chaplin received France’s Legion of Honor decoration.
1945 - Ella Fitzgerald and the Delta Rhythm Boys recorded "It’s Only a Paper Moon."
1955 - Steve McQueen made his network TV debut on "Goodyear Playhouse."
1976 - Washington, DC, opened its subway system.
1985 - Billy Dee Williams received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1998 - In the U.S., the FDA approved the prescription drug Viagra. It was the first pill for male impotence.
2007 - NFL owners voted to make instant replay a permanent officiating tool.
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Pictures of the day
Roque Agando, a 180 m (590 ft) high stone formation in Garajonay National Park. Established in 1981, the park occupies 40 km2 (15 sq mi) of the island of La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands in Spain.
HUSKY WALKS ON WATER AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL COVERS THIS FROZEN LAKE
After a heavy rainfall covered this crystal clear, frozen lake; Russian photographer Fox Grom took some incredible snaps of his two beautiful huskies out on the water. The weather was calm, creating a mirror like reflection of the sky above and the illusion of the dogs seemingly walking on water.
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Waves of the Atlantic pattern by Deborah Wilson
Waves of the Atlantic is a fun easy project to help you use up that one skein of special yarn you have, or just to use up part of your stash. It is constructed ...
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Yer Mom Licks CattButts pattern by Kristy Moore
Gauge 4 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch
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Turtle Bay Hoodie Vest pattern by Susan Robicheau
Skill level: Intermediate
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Stages of Man's Life
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RECIPE
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
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Two-ingredient lemon cake bars
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Yields 9 x 13-inch pan
Ingredients:
- 1 box angel food cake mix
- 1 (22-ounce) can lemon pie filling
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Directions:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F, and spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together the angel food cake mix and lemon pie filling.
- Once fully mixed, add to the prepared pan, and bake for about 35 minutes, until fully cooked and the top is lightly browned.
- Let the cake cool, cut it into bars, and if desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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How to make a tennisball-hook!
This project is Upcycling. Reuse the tennis-ball to the wall hook. This hook is very cute(?)! This face looks like OKAME.
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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
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PUZZLE
Butterfly Pseuderanthemum Jigsaw Puzzle
WORD SEARCH
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The Most Jaw Dropping Photos From History (Part 4)
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1. Lou Gehrig during his famous farewell speech
On July 4th, 1939, Lou Gehrig delivered his farewell speech in Yankee Stadium. In this photo, he is shown tearing up as he says his goodbyes.
2. Moody Jacobs shows a giant bruise on the side his patient, Ann Hodges, after she became the only person in history to have been struck by a meteorite.
In 1954, Ann Hodges was struck by a twelve inch meteorite that came crashing through her ceiling while she was taking a nap. She’s the only confirmed person in history to have been struck by a meteorite. In this photo, her doctor is showing the camera the bruise left behind by the projectile.
3. Russian soldiers feed polar bears from their tank.
This photo from 1950 shows Russian soldiers feeding polar bears condensed milk. Unlike other foodstuffs that were heavily rationed in the USSR, condensed milk was available in unlimited quantities, so there was no real waste to feed it to the bears. Polar bears can sometimes risk starvation in harsh winters, so these soldiers are doing what they can to help.
4. A boy stands next to his riding boar.
This photo from the 1930s shows a young child with his riding boar. While this is certainly not a common sight today, it was not unusual in this time period.
5. The Telefontornet, which connected 5,000 phone lines in Stockholm.
In the late 1800s, Sweden had more telephones than any other country in the world, with Stockholm having more telephones than any other major city in the world. The Telefontornet connected the phone lines of 5,000 phones within Stockholm. The lines were so dense that locals said they darkened the sun.
6. The US Capitol Building is painted with a layer of red anti-rust paint, before being painted white again.
This image from 1959 shows the US Capitol Building being painted with a layer of red anti-rust paint. This was to protect the building from inevitable wear and tear, and hopefully elongate its life. It was followed by white paint, turning it into the building we are familiar with today.
7. An elephant is used to load supplies onto an American plane.
This photo from 1945 shows an elephant being used to load supplies onto an American plane. Planes flew over India into China regularly during the second World War. The area of the Himalayan Mountains pilots were required to fly over was commonly referred to as “The Hump.”
8. 12,500 officers, nurses and soldiers from Camp Gordon form a human eagle.
This photograph was taken in 1918, and shows 12,500 men and women from Camp Gordon in Atlanta, Georgia forming a human eagle. Those pictured include officers, nurses, and others stationed at the facility. Major General George H. Cameron was the commanding officer.
9. They were quickly outdone by 30,000 men from Camp Custer.
At Camp Custer in Battle Creek, Michigan, 30,000 officers and men came together to form a human US Shield. Brigadier General Howard L. Lauback was the commanding officer.
10. A Ringling Brothers Circus elephant exits a train car.
The circus comes to town! In this photograph from 1963, a Ringling Brothers Circus elephant marches out of a train car as onlookers watch. Ringling Brothers Circus began in 1884, and is still performing today. Elephants had their final part in the show in 2016, and will no longer be a part of the production.
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