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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 4, 2020 8:59:22 GMT -5
"Each year on December 4th, National Dice Day recognizes an ancient gaming tool. Many games incorporate dice as a way to add random challenges or obstacles to the objectives. Players typically throw dice onto a flat surface from their hands or a cup. The uppermost face of the die after it comes to rest determines the value of the throw. One popular dice game is craps where wagers are made on the total value of the throw of the dice. Frequently used in board games, players use dice to randomize their moves, commonly by deciding the distance a piece will move on a board. Favorite board games using dice include backgammon and Monopoly. The origin of dice is uncertain. However, it is known that they have been around for thousands of years. At the Burnt City, an archaeological site in south-eastern Iran, archaeologists unearthed the oldest known dice as part of a 5000-year-old backgammon set. Players originally made dice from the talus (ankle bone) of hoofed animals. They also used ivory, wood, and plastics in making dice. Dice also come in many shapes and colors."
My notes: My mom & I have a set of dice we keep at our houses so when we play games, we can be ready lol
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 4, 2021 9:06:03 GMT -5
"National Cookie Day on December 4th serves up a sweet treat. Bakers across the country warm up the ovens for holiday baking, and we enjoy giving tins of cookies to friends and family all season long. We can thank the Dutch for more than windmills and tulips. The English word “cookie” is derived from the Dutch word koekie, meaning “little cake.” Hard cookie-like wafers have existed for as long as baking has been documented. Not surprisingly, they traveled well, too. However, they were usually not sweet enough to be considered cookies by modern-day standards. The origin of the cookie appears to begin in Persia in the 7th century, soon after the use of sugar became common in the region. They then spread to Europe through the Muslim conquest of Spain. Cookies were common at all levels of society throughout Europe by the 14th century, from the royal cuisine to the street vendors.
Cookies arrived in America in the 17th century. Macaroons and gingerbread cookies were among the popular early American cookies. In most English-speaking countries outside of North America, the most common word for cookie is “biscuit.” In some regions, both terms, cookies, and biscuits are used.
Cookies are classified into different categories, with the most common ones being: Bar cookies – Drop cookies – Filled cookies Molded cookies – No bake cookies Pressed cookies – Refrigerator cookies Rolled cookies – Sandwich cookies"
My notes: Which do you like? I like chocolate chip the best.
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Post by lainee on Dec 4, 2021 19:29:51 GMT -5
Peanut butter & chocolate chip
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Post by spg on Dec 4, 2021 22:20:42 GMT -5
Anything as long as it is tasty.
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Post by Bob on Dec 6, 2021 18:35:34 GMT -5
What? I got to pick just one? That's bullshit lol
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 4, 2022 9:21:27 GMT -5
"National Sock Day on December 4th recognizes the rarest of all lasting unities, the marriage of matched socks. When they find each other, wash after wash, dry after to dry, it’s time to celebrate! The founders of the celebration turned the tables on other sock holidays. Such individualism generated was out of control. Days like National No Sock Day on May 8th and National Lost Sock Day (for shame!) on May 9th were rebels. To promote lasting sock matches, the observance dedicated the day to all pairs, even the tiny baby socks who manage to stay paired. We don’t know if it’s animal magnetism (static cling) or chemistry (something in the detergent), but these sock pairs deserve recognition!"
My notes: If you have a problem keeping socks together, you can safety pin them together or put them in a laundry garment bag.
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Post by kyng on Dec 4, 2022 19:22:59 GMT -5
Happy Sock Day... even if a few of mine have holes in them !
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Post by lainee on Dec 5, 2022 18:23:58 GMT -5
I like socks, not too heavy, though. Wear them most of the time, especially cold weather
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Post by demonskeith on Dec 6, 2022 1:41:41 GMT -5
I enjoy socks, they are comfy and cozy. I also like how people been wearing them with sandals to show off the more crazy and colorful design of them.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 4, 2023 8:29:32 GMT -5
"Every year on December 4th, International Cheetah Day encourages people worldwide to help this animal win the race against extinction. The cheetah is well-known as the fastest animal on earth. This amazing animal can reach a top speed of 70 mph in just three seconds! At top speed, their stride spans 21 feet. The cheetah is a big, slender cat with long legs. Its short fur is yellowish-tan and covered in thousands of black spots. Most cheetahs have between 2,000 and 3,000 spots, which helps to camouflage themselves. The animal's name comes from the Hindi word, “chita,” which means “spotted one.” These big cats weigh anywhere from 46 to 158 pounds."
My notes: What do you think about cheetahs? I think they are quite majestic. It's odd that their weight range can be over double!
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