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Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ August 31st
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It’s National Trail Mix Day
When : Always August 31st
National Trail Mix Day features a high energy, tasty treat for the trail or snacks. You can buy packages of trail mix at a store. Or, you can make up your own, using the ingredients you like best.
When you head out to a campout, a hike or to go biking, take the Trail Mix along with you. It provides the extra energy boost to keep you from tiring along the way, and allows you to reach your destination full of pep. Don’t limit trail mix to the trail. It is also good at campouts.
Here is a fun way that the Boy Scouts make Trail Mix:
Ask each hiker or camper to bring a box or bag of their favorite cereal, nuts, pretzels, raisins, dried fruit, M&Ms, etc. For younger hikers or new members of the group, it’s best to provide them with a list of the types of food that can go into trail mix. That way, the inexperienced hiker won’t bring something that can not be easily carried. At the campout or before the hike, bring the group together and mix all the food in a big, big bowl. Put the mix into sealable baggies and pass them out to each hiker.
Tips: When making your own trail mix, avoid messy items that leave your hands sticky. Also avoid too many salty items. For example, unsalted nuts is better than salted ones.
Happy trails to you!
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August 31, 1870- Maria Montessori, educator, physician
August 31, 1897- Frederic March, actor
August 31, 1924- Buddy Hackett, actor, comedian
August 31, 1928- James Coburn, actor
August 31, 1935- Frank Robinson, baseball player, manager
August 31, 1945 Van Morrison, singer,
August 31, 1949- Richard Gere, actor, “Pretty Woman”, “Chicago”
August 31, 1955- Edwin Moses, champion Olympic track athlete
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On this date, heavy weight champion Rocky Marciano dies in a plane crash near Newton, Iowa.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1964
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ August 30th
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It’s Frankenstein Day
There are three known “days’, and as a result, a little confusion. We have Frankenstein Friday, National Frankenstein Day, and Frankenstein Day. Let’s clarify these days for you…….
Frankenstein Day is on August 30. This day is in honor of author Mary Wollenstone Shelley who was born on August 30,1797. She wrote the book “Frankenstein “in 1818. This day in in honor of her birth.
Frankenstein Friday is the last Friday in October. Originally, we traced some references back to a website on Frankenberry cereal, which suggests a commercial origin. Recently, the creator came forward and told us about this special day that he created.
National Frankenstein Day Google posts this as October 29th. We have not been able to verify that this as a true National Day. Our latest research suggests this day is really Frankenstein Friday.
Are you still confused? Then, do what we do and celebrate all three days!
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August 30, 1748- Jacques-Louis David, painter
August 30, 1797- Mary Wollenstone Shelley, author, wrote “Frankenstein” in 1818.
August 30, 1898- Shirley Booth, actress
August 30, 1901- Roy Wilkins, civil rights leader
August 30, 1908- Fred MacMurray, actor
August 30, 1918- Ted Williams, MLB baseball player
August 30, 1930- Warren Buffett, investor
August 30, 1941- Elizabeth Ashley, actress
August 30, 1943- Jean-Claude Killy, champion Olympic champion skier
August 30, 1951- Timothy Bottoms, actor
August 30, 1972- Cameron Diaz, actress, “My Best Friends’ Wedding”, movie “Charlie’s Angels”
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On this date, the Late Show with David Letterman premieres on CBS.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1993
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ August 29th
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It’s More Herbs Less Salt Day
When : Always August 29th
More Herbs, Less Salt Day promotes use of healthy herbs over salts.
Late August is a very appropriate time to celebrate this special day. The harvest of garden herbs is at a peak. There’s nothing better than fresh garden herbs in your favorite recipes.
Wellcat.com, the creators of this day, offer little information about this day, other than the fact that herbs are better for your health than salt……….. How true.
Happy More Herbs, Less Salt Day
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August 29, 1632- John Locke, philosopher
August 29, 1915- Ingrid Bergman, actress
August 29, 1920- Charlie “Bird” Parker, jazz saxophonist
August 29, 1936- John McCain III, Arizona senator, presidential candidate
August 29, 1938- Elliott Gould, actor
August 29, 1941- Slobodan Milosevic, President of Yugoslavia
August 29, 1958- Michael Jackson, singer, songwriter
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On this date, Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins is released.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1964
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ August 28th
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It’s Race Your Mouse Day
When : August 28th
Race Your Mouse Day is today. So, rev up your mouse, and let the race begin.
But, wait a second… what kind of mouse are we talking about? Is it the computer mouse, and we’re supposed to race it around the mousepad?
Well, the folks at Wellcat.com, who created this day, want you to race your mouse around the icons on your screen. They suggest you do so while waiting for “whatever it is you’re waiting for to come up on the screen”.
Let the race begin…………Happy Race Your Mouse Day!!
The Origin of Race Your Mouse Day:
Race Your Mouse Day is a copyrighted holiday. It was created and is provided, courtesy of the great folks at Wellcat.com
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August 28, 1749- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, author, poet, philosopher
August 28, 1774- Elizabeth Ann Seton, founder of Catholic Schools, first American-born saint
August 28, 1828- Leo Tolstoy, author, “War and Peace”
August 28, 1889- Charles Boyer, actor
August 28, 1925- Donald O’Connor, actor, dancer
August 28, 1930 Ben Gazzara, actor
August 28, 1958- Scott Hamilton, champion Olympic figure skater
August 28, 1965- Shania Twain, country singer
August 28, 1969- Jason Priestley, actor
August 28, 1982- LeAnn Rimes, country singer
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On this date, Senator Thurmond begins a 24 hour filibuster against the Civil Rights Bill.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1957
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ August 27th
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It’s Just Because Day
When : August 27th
Today is Just Because Day. Finally, you have a chance to do something without a rhyme or reason. Most often in life, we do things because we have to, or we want to, or it’s expected of us. None of those reasons apply today.
Is there something you’d like to do, but there isn’t a reason or logic for doing it? Well, today is the day to go out and do something “just because”. It is most enjoyable if it is an uncommon, or unexpected activity or action. Perhaps, you have something in mind. If not, just go with the first thing that comes to your mind. ”Just because” activities often come from a “whim” or a “what if I” type of thought. We know you will quickly get the hang of this day, and have a lot of fun with it.
To get you started, here are some of our suggestions for Just Because Day :
- Take an unplanned day of vacation
- Visit someone you haven’t seen in a while
- Knock on someone’s door and compliment them for their great lawn
- Skip, don’t walk
- Spin a wheel, and bicycle in the opposite direction of where the arrow points.
- Buy something you don’t need.
- Jump in a puddle
- Walk backwards
Here is a great idea- send someone some flowers- – “just because”.
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August 27, 1908- Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th U.S. President (1963-1969)
August 27, 1910- Mother Teresa, nun , founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity
August 27, 1916- Martha Raye, actress, comedian, singer
August 27, 1929- Ira Levin, novelist, playwright
August 27, 1942- Daryl Dragon, musician, singer, member of the “Captain & Tennille”
August 27, 1943- Tuesday Weld, actress
August 27, 1952- Paul Reubens, actor, starred on children’s show and movies “Pee Wee Herman”
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On this date, the island volcano of Krakatoa in Indonesia erupts. It was heard over 3,000 miles away and was one of the biggest natural disasters ever recorded.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1886
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ August 26th
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It’s Women’s Equality Day
When : Always August 26th
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
In 1971, after much work, and at the urging of U.S. Representative Bella Abzug (D-NY), Congress designated August 26 each year as“Women’s Equality Day.” This day was selected to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on August 26, 1920. This amendment granted women the right to vote. This was the culmination of decades of effort by women suffragettes and other groups. Their efforts dated back to first women’s rights convention in 1848 at Seneca Falls, New York.
Celebrate this day in a number of ways. First, stop and celebrate the accomplishments made in gaining the right to vote, and towards equality for women. Women’s rights groups suggest you continue to be involved in pursuing full and equal rights for women in all areas and in all issues.
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August 26, 1906- Albert Sabin, developed oral polio vaccine
August 26, 1921- Benjamin Bradlee, journalist, editor
August 26, 1935- Geraldine Ferraro, NY Congresswoman, vice presidential nominee
August 26, 1965- Christopher Burke, actor
August 26, 1980- Macaulay Culkin, actor, starred in “Home Alone” movies
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On this date, Julius Caesar’s Roman army invades Brittan.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 55 BC
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ August 25th
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It’s Kiss And Make Up Day
When : August 25th
Kiss and Make Up Day is a great way to end a spat. Everyone has an argument, a fight, or a tiff once in a while. Family, friends, lovers, no one escapes without an occasional fight. Today is a day to end the fight, kiss, and make up. Oh, what fun this day can be!
Today is a day to end the fight, be it a short spat, or a long standing feud. C’mon, get over the issues, and resolve your differences. Then, kiss and make up. After all, making up can be oh, so sweet. For lovers, it is the best part of the fight. Some might suggest that the kissing and the making up part makes fighting worthwhile.
BTW: Kiss and Make up Day might be a good day to send flowers.
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August 25, 1913- Walt Kelly, cartoonist, created “Pogo”
August 25, 1918- Leonard Bernstein, music composer, conductor
August 25, 1919- George Wallace, Alabama Governor, and presidential candidate
August 25, 1930- Sean Connery, actor , “James Bond”
August 25, 1933 – Regis Philbin Talk Show Host, Game Show Emcee
August 25, 1933- Tom Skerritt, actor , TV series “Picket Fences”
August 25, 1934- Regis Philbin, TV personality , Game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”
August 25, 1958- Tim Burton, director
August 25, 1961- Billy Ray Cyrus, country singer
August 25, 1964- Blair Underwood, actor
August 25, 1970- Claudia Schiffer, model
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On this date, Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar of Russia was born.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1530
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ August 24th
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It’s Vesuvius Day
When : August 24th
Vesuvius Day marks the date in 79 A.D. that Mount Vesuvius exploded.
August 24, 79 A.D. was an historic date for the world. This was the day that Mount Vesuvius erupted in a huge explosion. It was one of the largest volcanic explosions in recorded history.
This deadly volcano destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae. They were buried by volcanic ash and pumice. An estimated 3,360 people died in the volcano’s eruption.
Mount Vesuvius also exploded a second time in 1631. At that time, it killed approximately 3,500 people.
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August 24, 1944- Gregory Jarvis, astronaut, died in the Challenger Space Shuttle
August 24, 1956- Gerry Cooney, boxer
August 24, 1958- Steve Guttenberg, actor
August 24, 1960- Cal Ripken Jr., Ironman baseball player, played in 2,643 consecutive games
August 24, 1962- Craig Kilborn, TV personality, host of CBS “Late, Late Sow”
August 24, 1965- Marlee Matlin, actress
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On this date, The Waffle Iron is patented by Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1869
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ August 23rd
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It’s Ride the Wind Day
When : August 23rd
Ride the Wind Day is a carefree day to soar above the earth. You can catch a ride with the breeze, or float along slowly like a gentle, late summer cloud.
Summer will soon be over. Catching the drift of this day is easy. Just relax, and let the wind carry you away in whatever direction it is blowing. Leave your troubles and worries behind for a spell, as you waft in the air.
Here are some great ways to enjoy Ride the Wind Day :
- Fly in an airplane
- Fly a kite
- Parachute
- Hang glide
- Take a motorcycle ride
- Hope in a sailboat, and go for a ride
- Just kick back and enjoy one of the last days of summer
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August 23, 1754 King Louis XVI, king during the French Revolution
August 23, 1912- Gene Kelly, actor, dancer, “Signin in the Rain”
August 23, 1929- Vera Miles, actress
August 23, 1934- Barbara Eden, actress “I Dream of Jeannie”
August 23, 1934- Sonny Jurgensen, football quarterback
August 23, 1938 – Ronny Cox, actor
August 23, 1949- Shelley Long, actress, “Diane” on TV series “Cheers”
August 23, 1949- Rick Springfield, singer
August 23, 1978- Kobe Bryant, NBA basketball player
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On this date, The first picture of Earth from the moon is taken by Lunar Orbiter 1.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1966
Today’s Bubblegum For The Brain ~ August 22nd
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It’s Be An Angel Day
When : Always August 22
Be an Angel Day encourages us to do acts of kindness, and to help others.
This special day has strong religious roots. Jayne Howard Feldman, the creator of this day, says she was inspired by angels to create this day on August 22.
The objective of this day is to be like an angel, and do something good or kind for someone. It encourages us to be God’s servant in doing good things for others. It is intended to do something nice or kind for someone who is in need of help. The type of angelic help you can offer is not defined or limited. It can be physical, emotional, or spiritual.
Be an Angel Day is for both the giver and the receiver. If you are the receiver, make certain to express openly your appreciation. And, recognize the angel in your life as being sent from God.
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August 22, 1834- Samuel Pierpont Langley, astronomer, aviation pioneer
August 22, 1862- Claude Debussy, composer, musician
August 22, 1893- Dorothy Parker, author
August 22, 1920 -Ray Bradbury, science fiction writer
August 22, 1934- H. Norman Schwarzkopf, General who led coalition forces in Operation Desert Storm (First Iraq War)
August 22, 1940- Valerie Harper, actress
August 22, 1941- Bill Parcells, the “Tuna”, NFL football coach
August 22, 1947- Cindy Williams, actress, “Shirley” on TV series “Laverne and Shirley”
August 22, 1964- Tori Amos, singer, musician
August 22, 1973- Howie Dorough, singer, member of the “Backstreet Boys”
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On this date, the Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre.
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Today In History Answer: The year was 1911