Gobstopper Day - September 14, 2020

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate Gobstopper Day

There are things that stand out as a part of every childhood, whether that is the smell of cookies baking in a winter kitchen, or rich aroma of barbecue surrounded by the joyous voices of friends and family. For many, the gobstopper candy stands out as one of those beacons of childhood, and have been one of the most popular candies throughout the Americas and UK since World War I and II. Gobstopper Day celebrates these candies and the history they share with generations of children.

History of Gobstopper Day

Gobstoppers have been an institution of many people’s childhoods for decades now, and are created through an interesting (to us) process called sugar panning. It takes an impressive amount of time for these delicious candies to be made, as each individually flavored layer has to be deposited on the candy over a series of week through an intensive process. The pans in which these candies are made rotate, taking advantage of a candy making process called hot panning.

While delicious, there is a particularly dangerous bit of history to the gobstoppers. The techniques involved in its creation result in a particular set of properties that can render the gobstopper into something resembling a low-grade explosive. The different layers can heat at different rates, resulting in inner layers of the candy being molten while the exterior layers are still solid, creating a pressure differential that can result in the candy popping open. While current designs have helped to minimize these effects, the show Mythbusters demonstrated that it is still possible for it to occur under the right circumstances.

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WELL KNOWN STRUCTURES

The famous Colosseum in Rome, Italy was built over 2000 years ago. It was the largest amphitheatre built during the Roman Empire and could seat around 50000 people. It was home to many performance and gladiatorial contests and I now a popular tourist attraction.

Joke of the Day

Operation Clean-Up

Yesterday my husband thought he saw a cockroach in the kitchen. He sprayed everything down and cleaned thoroughly.

Today I’m putting a cockroach in the bathroom.

The Eiffel Tower is an iconic structure found in Paris, France. It stands at 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall and is visited by huge numbers of tourist every year. This photo shows the Eiffel Tower set against a blue sky on a beautiful day in Paris.

Word of the Day

toxophily

If you thought your hobby of archery wasn’t exotic enough, follow in the footsteps of the amazing Orissa Kelly

MEANING:

noun: The practice of, love of, or addiction to, archery.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Greek toxon (bow) + -phily (love), based on toxophilite, coined by Roger Ascham (1515-1568). Earliest documented use: 1887.

NOTES:

Roger Ascham was the tutor for teen Lizzie, future Queen Elizabeth I. His book Toxophilus was the first book on archery in English. It was a treatise on archery, but it was also an argument for writing in the vernacular: in English. You could say he shot two birds with one arrow.

USAGE:

“The archers stiffened under his intolerant gaze. I say intolerant because that Seg surely was when it came to matters concerning toxophily.”
Alan Burt Akers; The Lohvian Cycle II; Bladud Books; 2012.

The Pyramid of Khafre is one of the amazing Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza. It is the second largest of the group and holds the tomb of a pharaoh named Khafre.

Idiom of the Day

Adam's apple

The Adam's apple is a bulge in the throat, mostly seen in men.

The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous suspension bridge that reaches over the San Francisco Bay. Completed in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge is a well known landmark that attracts a large number of tourists and photographers.

This Day in History

1737 - Composer Johann Michael Haydn was born.

1814 - Francis Scott Key wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner," a poem originally known as "Defense of Fort McHenry," after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry, MD, during the War of 1812. The song became the official U.S. national anthem on March 3, 1931.

1866 - George K. Anderson patented the typewriter ribbon.

1901 - U.S. President William McKinley died of gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt, at age 42, succeeded him.

1938 - The VS-300 made its first flight. The craft was based on the helicopter technology patented by Igor Sikorsky.

1948 - In New York, a groundbreaking ceremony took place at the site of the United Nations' world headquarters.

1963 - Mary Ann Fischer gave birth to America's first surviving quintuplets.

1972 - "The Waltons" premiered on CBS-TV.

1978 - "Mork & Mindy" premiered on ABC-TV.

1984 - Joe Kittinger became the first person to fly a balloon solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

1994 - The Temptations receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1999 - It was announced that "US" magazine would change from monthly to weekly and change its name to "USWeekly."

2015 - In Livingston, LA, and Hanford, WA, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) detectors detected gravitational waves for the first time. The news was reported on February 11, 2016.
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DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, September 14

You are an insatiably curious person who enjoys a good investigation, and who loves to unravel a mystery. While you do value a stable lifestyle and some predictability, routine bores you, so you do what you can to mix things up a little. You can be willful at times, and very determined. However, you often leave projects unfinished because you seem to come up with exciting new ideas fast, and your enthusiasm for old ideas wanes quickly. You are quick-witted, hugely interesting, and you have an independent mind. You have exceptionally strong convictions-- some might call you hard-headed! Famous people born today: 

1769 Alexander von Humboldt, German naturalist and explorer (Kosmos), born in Berlin, Germany (d. 1859)

1879 Margaret Sanger, American nurse, birth control proponent and feminist, born in Corning, New York (d. 1966)

1947 Sam Neill, New Zealand actor (Jurassic Park, Dead Calm, The Piano), born in Omagh, Northern Ireland

1983 Amy Winehouse, British singer-songwriter ("Stronger Than Me"; "Rehab"), born in London (d. 2011)

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READERS INFO

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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

Tokyo is very efficient when it comes to reducing waste. Whatever can't be recycled is incinerated, the exhaust gas goes through an extensive treatment process to reduce its environmental impact; then the leftover ash is used to

make clay for cement.

In 2013, Looney Tunes revealed that 'Yosemite Sam's' full name is Samuel Michelangelo Rosenbaum.

An estimated 5 to 10 percent of people have never had a headache.

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1972 -

The Waltons is a CBS television series created by Earl Hamner, Jr., based on his book Spencer’s Mountain, and a 1963 film of the same name. The series originally aired for a total of nine seasons. After the series was canceled by CBS in 1981, NBC aired three television movie sequels in 1982, with three more in the 1990s on CBS. 

 

3.

Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

Ground turkey is a lean alternative to beef. Keep the burgers moist and flavourful with this simple sweet-and-sour barbecue sauce.

Sweet, Sour and Sultry Turkey Burgers

This photo shows a section of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. The Great Wall of China is an amazing man made structure that stretches for nearly 9000 kilometres (5500 miles).

Pictures of the day

The Portrait of the Duke of Wellington is an oil-on-panel painting by the Spanish artist Francisco Goya. It depicts the British general Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, during his service in the Peninsular War. It was begun in August 1812, after his entry into Madrid, depicting him as an earl, in uniform and wearing the Peninsular Medal. Goya then modified it in 1814, adding the Order of the Golden Fleece and Military Gold Cross with three clasps (both of which Wellington had been awarded in the interim). In this portrait, probably painted from life, the duke's face is gaunt and exhausted from battle, contrasting with the bright crimson military uniform he wears. The painting now hangs in the National Gallery in London.

Finland

An aurora in the sky in Rovaniemi. 

The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy is a world famous free standing bell tower that is visited by a large number of tourists every year. It was originally designed to stand up straight but began leaning over time. Work began on the Leaning Tower of Pisa back in 1173 and featured a lengthy building process. This old photo shows just how much the tower leans to one side.

knit
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Coprispalle mamma bianco pattern by Stefania PrimeMaglie

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Ilene Bag pattern by Hannah Mason

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Baby Bibs

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Pattern of the Month

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Rosemarie Hoodie Vest

The Donghai Bridge in China is one of the longest bridges in the world. Opened in 2008, it connects Shanghai and the Yangshan deep water port. Its incredible length can be seen in this photo. 

Knit Patterns of the Day: 

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Pumpkin Knitting Pattern {Beginner Friendly!}

Amelia

The Taj Mahal is an iconic building located in Agra, India. Built in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by a Mughal emperor named Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

crochet

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Malia Shoulder Bag

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Shark & Hearts Pencil Case pattern by Andrea Leek

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lacy love batwing top

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Follow Me Doily

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Circles in Octagons Throw

This photo shows the entrance of an old train tunnel. Named the Sodani tunnel, it was part of the Kintetsu Osaka line in Japan.

Quarantine Cooking Recipes

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Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

Found in the English county of Wiltshire, Stonehenge is a world famous, prehistoric monument that has been the subject of debate for many years. The stones are believed to have been erected in this special part of England sometime around four to five thousand years ago. Its function is not well understood and there are many different theories that try to explain its construction and existence. Whatever its original meaning, Stonehenge has become a popular landmark for visitors.

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Cornbread Chili Poke Bake

Machu Picchu is a famous Inca site found deep in the mountains of Peru. Sometimes known as ‘The Lost City of the Incas’, it was largely unknown by the outside world until it was brought to international attention in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, an American historian. It is now a popular tourist destination with many people trekking through the mountains to reach the famous landmark every year. This photo shows the famous location sitting amongst white clouds.

CROCKPOT RECIPE

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Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken Recipe

Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, standing at an incredible 828 metres tall (2717 feet) it towers above Dubai, UAE. It includes 160 floors and was officially opened in 2010. This photo of Burj Khalifa is set against a blue sky and taken from a distance to make it possible to include the giant structure from top to bottom. 

VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE

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.

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Vegan Mac 'n' Cheese

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a huge granite sculpture that was created to celebrate 150 years of history in the United States of America. The giant sculptures are of (from left to right) George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. This photo shows Mount Rushmore through the trees on a sunny day. It is located near Keystone, South Dakota.

COPYCAT RECIPE 

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Copycat Chick-fil-A® Sauce

The Parthenon was built nearly 2500 years ago as a temple to the Greek goddess named Athena. Built on the Athenian Acropolis it remains to this day as an important symbol of ancient Greece.

SWEETS

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No Bake Lemon Cream Pie

This photo is taken from the ground looking up at the impressive Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The twin buildings were once the tallest in the world but still remain among the tallest. They reach an incredible 452 metres (1483 feet) in height and feature 88 floors. 

ADULT COLORING

This double arch stone bridge in Japan is known as the Eyeglasses, or Spectacles Bridge because of its unique design. It is located in Megane-bashi, Nagasaki, Japan. 

FUN

Test your patience and detail perception by playing this “Which is the Top View?” Game. Try to get it on the first try, all you have to do is think in three dimensions. 

answer:

This excellent photo helps capture the incredible size of the Hoover Dam. Completed in 1936, the Hoover Dam is located in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River on the border of Arizona and Nevada in the USA. 

CRAFTS ... sewing

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Chicken Pattern To Use For Pattern Or Fabric Weights

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a well known statue built during Ancient Egypt. It features a lion with a human head and stands over 20 metres (66 feet) high and 70 metres (240 feet) long. This photo of the Great Sphinx of Giza was taken from the side which helps show its amazing length. Two pyramids can also be partially seen in the background.

CHILDREN'S CORNER

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Turn ordinary beach stones into gorgeous crystals with this easy, fascinating process!

This image is of the north side of the White House located in Washington D.C., USA. The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States of America and is a well known landmark that attracts many visitors every year.

PUZZLE

Scilla Hughii Gray Jigsaw Puzzle

This photo shows a common type of bridge known as a suspension bridge. The Clifton Suspension Bridge stretches over the River Avon in Bristol, England. It was designed by a famous civil engineer named Isambard Kingdom Brunel. 

WORD SEARCH

accidental arrow bandit beautiful better broken

claim clean close coach desire elbow energy

family fever fight glance kindness little major

nomination often pages push score shank shell strong

taken touch trumpet twice vomit

This photo features the southern end of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, two parallel bridges that cross Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana, USA. The longer bridge is one of the longest in the world, reaching an incredible 38442 metres in length (126122 feet).

SUDOKU ... hard

solution:

Located downstream of central London, the River Thames Flood Barrier is a remarkable engineering achievement that is aimed at preventing London from being flooded by high tides and large amounts of water. This famous structure was officially opened in 1984.

QUOTE

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The Guangzhou West Tower in Guangzhou, China is one of the tallest buildings in the world. It measures an amazing 440 metres in height (1444 feet) and features 103 floors. This photo shows the tower in 2008, nearing the date of its final completion. 

This photo shows the Step Pyramid of Djoser on a beautiful sunny day near the city of Memphis in Egypt. The pyramid stands 62 metres (203 feet) tall. Its immense size can be clearly seen when contrasted against the seemingly small people walking in front of and beside the giant landmark.

CLEVER 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Follow These 5 Easy Ways To Make a Face Mask At Home

The International Commerce Centre is a huge skyscraper in Hong Kong. One of the tallest buildings in the world, it stands at 483 metres in height (1584 feet). It features 118 floors and can be seen nearing completion in this photo.

EYE OPENER 

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The History of 'APRONS'

I don't think our kids know what an apron is. The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few. It was also because it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used less material. But along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.

It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears.

From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.

When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids..

And when the weather was cold, Grandma wrapped it around her arms.

Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood stove.

Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron.

From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.

In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees.

When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.

When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron, and the men folk knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner.

It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that 'old-time apron' that served so many purposes.

Grandma used to set her hot baked apple pies on the window sill to cool. Her granddaughters set theirs on the window sill to thaw.

They would go crazy now trying to figure out how many germs were on that apron.

I don't think I ever caught anything from an apron - but love

Aprons | LoveToKnow

Taipei 101, or the Taipei Financial Center as it is also known, was the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010. Located in Taipei, Taiwan it reaches an impressive height of 509 metres (1671 feet). The enormous tower is seen as an icon of modern Taiwan.

This photo looks up at the famous Chrysler Building in New York. Standing at an impressive 319 metres (1,047 ft) in height, the Chrysler Building was completed in May 1930. It features an Art Deco style of architecture and is widely thought of as being one of New York's most recognizable buildings.

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Patriotism is proud of a country's virtues and eager to correct its deficiencies; it also acknowledges the legitimate patriotism of other countries, with their own specific virtues. The pride of nationalism, however, trumpets its country's virtues and denies its deficiencies, while it is contemptuous toward the virtues of other countries. It wants to be, and proclaims itself to be, "the greatest", but greatness is not required of a country; only goodness is. -Sydney J. Harris, journalist and author (14 Sep 1917-1986)

This photo looks up at the famous Statue of Liberty that is located on Liberty Island, in the harbor of New York, USA. The well known statue was gifted to the United States by the French as a gift to commemorate the one hundred year anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

OPTICAL ILLUSION

In which direction this person is watching?

Half Person Optical Illusion

If you see this person is contently changing its direction from front to right then go take a walk. 

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