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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 7, 2020 8:58:01 GMT -5
"Each year in the United States, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honors all those who lost their lives when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. More than 3,500 Americans lost their lives or were wounded on that solemn day. The day marked a turn in the United States’ position regarding involvement in World War II. The Japanese attack damaged several battleships, permanently sinking both the USS Arizona and USS Oklahoma. Still, others capsized, taking crew members with them. One noted ship was the USS Utah. Along with naval vessels, the attack destroyed aircraft, too. As a result, the attack forced the U.S. into a war that had been raging for two years. The day is also sometimes referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day."
My notes: Take the moment to honor BOTH sides that lost people. They all were human beings.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 7, 2021 9:24:42 GMT -5
"National Cotton Candy Day celebrates the spun sugar treat that delights candy fans of all ages. On December 7th get your favorite flavor of this sweet delight that dates back to the 1400s. Originally called spun sugar, cotton candy is still a staple at carnivals, fairs, and the circus. While it may be reminiscent of childhood days, fairy floss also reminds us of fluffy clouds. Since the heated sugar gets spun into thin strands of fine sugar and blown into fat puffs twirled onto paper sticks, it’s a bit like magic. We associate it with other magical occasions, too. Carnivals and fairs, the zoo, and the circus delight us. We associate a bit of joy and magic with cotton candy. Nostalgic memories of bustling crowds and the music of the calliope bring a smile to our faces. Cotton candy comes with adventure!
Cotton candy is also called candy floss or fairy floss.
During the 18th century, cotton candy (spun sugar) was first recorded in Europe. At that time, it was very expensive and labor-intensive. Generally, the average person could not afford to purchase cotton candy. Then in 1897, Dentist William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton invented machine-spun cotton candy. Their invention introduced cotton candy to a wider audience at the 1904 World’s Fair as Fairy Floss. Fairgoers loved it and bought over 68,000 boxes for 25¢ a box."
My notes: What do you call it? I call it Cotton Candy.
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Post by spg on Dec 7, 2021 10:43:56 GMT -5
My favourite. It is tasty and not costly either.
As kids, we use to get them a lot. There were a few vendors who used to sell it near our school.
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Post by Bob on Dec 13, 2021 19:26:19 GMT -5
Just call it cotton candy. I used to like cotton candy but now as I got older, too sweet. Too much sugar. Not good for you.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 7, 2022 9:15:06 GMT -5
"On December 7th, National Illinois Day recognizes the Land of Lincoln, home to the Windy City, and fertile prairies. As the 21st state to join the United States, Illinois’s distinct political, industrial, agricultural and population densities create an intriguing contrast to other states. When farmers began to settle on the Illinois prairie, they found the thick soil challenging to sow. One Vermont blacksmith made the work easier with the invention of the steel plow that cut sod more efficiently than previous tools. John Deere plow was born."
My notes: I've been to Chicago, IL a few times. It's right under Michigan. What do you think of Illinois?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 7, 2023 9:24:40 GMT -5
"International Civil Aviation Day on December 7th generate awareness about the importance of international civil aviation. The annual observance also recognizes the unique role civil aviation plays in creating a rapid transit network around the globe. Civil aviation represents all non-military aviation. It includes flight activities conducted by the private and commercial sectors. Civil aviation helps to improve the social and economic developments of States. The United Nations recognizes that international flight is also an important component of global peace and prosperity."
My notes: Where would we be, or rather not be!, without the advent of flight? It'd be slower & harder to get to other countries.
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Post by Steve on Dec 9, 2023 9:23:28 GMT -5
What do you think of Illinois? I know this topic is a year old but I've just run across it. I live in Illinois and it sucks canal water. We moved here because my wife wanted to be closer to her best friend so they could visit. They had a falling out and haven't seen each other in years. Figures. Now I'm too old to want to go through the whole hassle of moving again. Where would we be, or rather not be!, without the advent of flight? The same place we were before the advent of flight and I'm not sure that's such a bad thing.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 12, 2023 12:37:16 GMT -5
What do you think of Illinois? I know this topic is a year old but I've just run across it. I live in Illinois and it sucks canal water. We moved here because my wife wanted to be closer to her best friend so they could visit. They had a falling out and haven't seen each other in years. Figures. Now I'm too old to want to go through the whole hassle of moving again. Where would we be, or rather not be!, without the advent of flight? The same place we were before the advent of flight and I'm not sure that's such a bad thing. What part of IL are you at? We are neighbors
That's the way I feel with the tech. While it's nice, it does have its drawbacks.
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Post by Steve on Dec 14, 2023 12:53:36 GMT -5
What part of IL are you at? I'm about an hour and a half south of Chicago.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 14, 2023 20:27:08 GMT -5
I'm about an hour and a half south of Chicago. That's good to know. Whenever I'm at O'Hare, I'll look you up
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Post by Steve on Dec 17, 2023 14:30:32 GMT -5
I'm about an hour and a half south of Chicago. That's good to know. Whenever I'm at O'Hare, I'll look you up Do eet!
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