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History of National Paul Bunyan Day
The character of Paul Bunyan originated in the oral tradition of North American loggers dating back to the mid-1800s. For at least 30 years, Paul Bunyan stories, some of which included motifs from older folktales such as absurdly severe weather and fearsome critters, were often told in the lumbercamp bunkhouses. Even the etymology of the name Paul Bunyan is unknown, but many think it could have been related to the Québécois expression “bon yenne!” that expresses surprise or astonishment.
Paul Bunyan was later popularized by freelance writer and adman William B. Laughead (1882–1958) in a 1916 promotional pamphlet for the Red River Lumber Company who was looking for a face for the advertising campaign. Laughead embellished greatly on the character’s older exploits and added some of his own, such as Paul Bunyan’s pet blue ox, “Babe”.
The writer also increased Paul Bunyan’s body to impossible proportions. Despite this, however, the character quickly became a hit, and the Red River ad campaign made Paul Bunyan a nationally recognized figure. The character’s name and image continued to be utilized in promoting various products, cities, and services over the following decades, and giant statues of Paul Bunyan were even erected in several cities.
National Paul Bunyan Day was created to celebrate this influential bit of folklore and all it did to promote local business and tourism in numerous communities in the northern states.
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JOKE OF THE DAY thanks, Isabel
WORD OF THE DAY
Pearl Harbor
The USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor
MEANING:noun: A sudden, devastating attack.
verb tr.: To attack suddenly with devastating results.
ETYMOLOGY:After Pearl Harbor, near Honolulu, Hawaii, the site of a US naval base, which was attacked by Japanese planes on Dec 7, 1941, leading to the US joining WWII. Earliest documented use: 1942.
USAGE:“A year and a half ago, Jones was injured in an accident at his shop, ‘my Pearl Harbor,’ he says. A truck tire rim he was working on burst, badly injuring the side of his head, his right shoulder, and left wrist.”
Mark Felsenthal; One Man’s Treasures; Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia); Aug 2, 1989.
“‘[The mayor] Pearl Harbored the fire station,’ Mitchell said. ‘It was a sneak attack. He runs out of town and nobody can find him.’”
Jerry Thomas; Union to Fight Closing of Fire Station in Chelsea; Boston Globe; Sep 2, 1990.
verb tr.: To attack suddenly with devastating results.
Mark Felsenthal; One Man’s Treasures; Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia); Aug 2, 1989.
“‘[The mayor] Pearl Harbored the fire station,’ Mitchell said. ‘It was a sneak attack. He runs out of town and nobody can find him.’”
Jerry Thomas; Union to Fight Closing of Fire Station in Chelsea; Boston Globe; Sep 2, 1990.
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
was a Japanese monk of the Rinzai school (one of three main schools of Zen Buddhism in Japan, the others being the Sōtō school and the much smaller Ōbaku school). He was known for his controversial teachings and writings, as well as for his lighthearted sumi-e paintings. After spending half of his life in Nagata near Yokohama, he secluded himself in Shōfuku-ji in Fukuoka, the first Zen temple in Japan, where he spent the rest of his life.
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'by a mile' mean?
Meaning:
If you miss, lose, win, etc, something by a mile, there is a considerable difference in standard or performance between you and the others. ('By miles' is also used.)
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(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
It was 64 years ago, March 9, 1959, when the first Barbie doll went on display in New York City, NY at the American Toy Fair.
The opposite of warmth is coolth.
Using your non-dominant hand for mundane tasks (ex: eating cereal, opening doors, etc.) for two weeks can improve your self-control. Learning to regulate impulsive responses is no different than learning a new skill, and small exercises can help tame levels of aggression.
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
The World's Largest Infrastructure Projects
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Urban Renewal Project, Turkey
Turkey has incredible ambitions for renewing its urban areas. Over the next 20 years, the country plans to demolish more than 7 million buildings and built earthquake-resistant, modern structures in their place. The colossal cost of all this is estimated at $400 billion.
Sognefjord Submerged Floating Tunnel, Norway
Perhaps the most intriguing of all projects is a Norwegian proposal for building a $25 billion submerged floating tunnel beneath the Sognefjord, the largest Fjord in Norway, which is 3,000 feet wide and 4,000 feet deep. This radical tunnel will be the first of its kind in the world if the vision is realized.
COFFEE thanks, Michele
PICTURES OF THE DAY
C/1881 K1 (also called the Great Comet of 1881, Comet Tebbutt, 1881 III, 1881b) is a long-period comet discovered by Australian amateur astronomer John Tebbutt on 22 May 1881 at Windsor, New South Wales. It is called a great comet because of its brightness at its last apparition. This drawing of the comet, based on an observation on the morning of 26 June 1881, was made by Étienne Léopold Trouvelot.
Guatemala
Lake Atitlán
knitthanks, Connie
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knit
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Slouchy Tote Bag
guess that someone forgot???
crochetcrochetthanks, Marge
crochet
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CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Lori
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE thanks, Sally
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
COPYCAT RECIPE thanks, Jenny
RETRO RECIPE thanks, Ann
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Sandy
ADULT COLORING
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What’s The Scariest Dream You’ve Ever Had?
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CLEVER thanks, Judy
OPTICAL ILLUSION
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