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Celebrate Eat a Red Apple Day
And when you crush an apple with your teeth, say to it in your heart:
Kahlil Gibran
Your seeds shall live in my body,
And the buds of your tomorrow shall blossom in my heart,
And your fragrance shall be my breath,
And together we shall rejoice through all the seasons.
When one thinks of an apple it isn’t the vibrant green color of the McIntosh apple that jumps to mind, nor is it the mottled red and yellow stripes of the Fuji Apple, no indeed. The apple that comes to mind, is the Red Delicious apple. The Red Delicious is so engrained in our minds as what an apple look likes, that if you ask a child to draw an apple, without question it’s going to be the red crayon they reach for. That’s why Eat A Red Apple Day exists, to celebrate this iconic member of the apple family, and its history.
History of Eat A Red Apple Day
America became quite the hotbed of apple development after the travels of Johnny Appleseed, and by the late 1800’s apple trees were everywhere in an amazing rainbow of delicious variety. So much so, in fact, that apple varieties were being developed as a response to the ease of transporting apples on a commercial level around the US. The ‘Ben Davis’ Apple was the reigning king of apples in 1880, due to its ability to handle rough growing conditions and its ability to keep a long time. But it wasn’t considered the best tasting one, and as moving produce from farm to store became easier better tasting was winning out.
Red Delicious held its position as the most popular apple in the world well into the 1980’s, when its popularity began to decline. How popular was it, exactly? Washington State is one of the biggest producers of apples, and the red delicious constituted 75% of the state’s production. While it’s shrunk to 1/3rd of that amount since, it’s still a massive part of the world’s production of apples.
Joke of the Day
Cross stitch.
Word of the Day
ursiform
MEANING:
adjective: Having the form or appearance of a bear.
ETYMOLOGY:From Latin ursus (bear). Ultimately from the Indo-European root rtko- (bear), which also gave us arctic (literally, of the bear), the name Ursula (diminutive of Latin ursa: bear), and arctophile (one who is very fond of teddy bears). Earliest documented use: 1791.
USAGE:“The cuddly ursiform creatures return in a new animated tale [Care Bears: Oopsy Does It!].”
Summer Movie Sneaks; Los Angeles Times (California); May 6, 2007.
Summer Movie Sneaks; Los Angeles Times (California); May 6, 2007.
Idiom of the Day
What does 'All the tea in China' mean?
If someone won't do something for all the tea in China, they won't do it no matter how much money they are offered.
This Day in History
1835 - Hans Christian Andersen published his first book of fairy tales.
1909 - The Pennsylvania Trust Company, of Carlisle, PA, became the first bank in the in the U.S. to offer a Christmas Club account.
1919 - Lady Astor was sworn in as the first female member of the British Parliament.
1955 - Rosa Parks, a black seamstress in Montgomery, AL, refused to give up her seat to a white man. Mrs. Parks was arrested marking a milestone in the civil rights movement in the U.S.
1968 - Janis Joplin made her final appearance with Big Brother & the Holding Company in San Francisco, CA.
1969 - The U.S. government held its first draft lottery since World War II.
1987 - Construction began on the Channel Tunnel between the United Kingdom and France.
1995 - An auction of Frank Sinatra's possessions earned him more than $2 million.
1997 - Kenny G set a record when he held a note on his saxophone for 45 mintues and 47 seconds.
2013 - Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos revealed "Amazon Prime Air" on "60 Minutes." The services was planned to use unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver packages to customers.
thanks, Kitty
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, December 1
You are fiercely independent, but also very passionate, and thus relationships are important to you. Optimistic yet practical, you are success-oriented. You have a sixth sense that you rely upon quite heavily, as it allows you to see and understand more than the average person, and you trust your instincts. After all, they serve you well. Charismatic and attractive, you enter relationships rather easily, but often end up in a power struggle. This could be due to your own independent nature, and your attraction to equally as strong-minded people. You are more sensitive than you ever let on, largely due to your observant nature. Famous people born today:
1913 Mary Martin, American actress (Peter Pan) and Larry Hagman's mom, born in Weatherford, Texas (d. 1990)
1935 Woody Allen [Allen Konigsberg], American film director and actor (Zelig, Annie Hall), born in Brooklyn, New York
1940 Richard Pryor, American comedian and actor (Lady Sings the Blues, Stir Crazy), born in Peoria, Illinois (d. 2005)
1945 Bette Midler, American (The Rose; Wind Beneath My Wings), and actress (Ruthless People; Beaches), born in Honolulu, Hawaii
thanks, Winnie
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
Alcatraz, the infamous island prison located in the San Francisco Bay, allowed it's prisoners to take hot showers. This wasn't out of kindness, this was a deterrent to those thinking about fleeing by swimming across the much colder waters.
In a study done at the University of Chicago in the year 2000, scientists concluded that songbirds sing in their sleep. Scientists monitored the brain activity of zebra finches, both awake and asleep. The patterns of activity were similar in both groups. Scientists believe that the birds were singing in their sleep as a way of tuning their voices.
It takes hugging a person more than 20 seconds for a person's body to release the chemical hormone 'Oxytocin'. Oxytocin is also known as the love hormone.2.thanks for the Offbeat Holiday, Patty1st December – A Day With (Out) Art.
The founding of this day coincided with the second annual World AIDS Day in 1989, when 800 art galleries around the US covered their exhibits and replaced them with information about HIV/AIDS and details about various HIV/AIDS charities.
3.Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO CorrespondentHot Tip For Bigger Waists
Dunno about you, but I can't seem to get enough exercise during Co-VID lockdowns to whittle my waist back down, so here is a hot tip to keep nice and comfy when things stretch but you still need help to hold up your pants!
Just go to the men's department at Marshall's and check out the golfing belts. They are made of beautifully braided elastic in tasteful colors and realistic sizes. I've had two for the past couple of years, and have not worn my others - they are just not as comfy nor are they as pretty because of the much broader color palettes. I have one in denim that isjust perfect when I wear jeans.
Pictures of the Day
The Aerosols of Earth
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Crochet Patterns of the Day:
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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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What Totally Rad Expression Did You Overuse In High School?
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