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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 14, 2021 5:53:15 GMT -5
“On July 14th, measuring twice means something extra on National Tape Measure Day. Alvin J. Fellows of New Haven, Connecticut made the lives of carpenters, electricians, seamstresses, and countless other tradesmen and craftsmen easier. On July 14, 1868, Fellows was granted a patent for “Improvements in Tape Measures” that created a whole new era for measurement. Enter the generation of retractable tape measures. The first recorded use of the tape measure goes back to the Romans, utilizing marked strips of leather. Before Fellows’ patent, Englishman James Chesterman designed a steel measuring tape, but it was expensive for its time. At $17 in 1853, it was equivalent to $300 in today’s U.S. dollars. Chesterman’s big, bulky design didn’t fit in a pocket or even a toolbox. When Fellows’ patent came along, tape measures became the sliced bread of the toolbox. The tape measure we know and use now comes in a wide array of sizes, colors, and materials. You can find some smaller than the palm of your hand or bigger in lengths of 300+ feet. They are used for anything from DIY projects at home, by contractors, and in construction and at a much lower price. They are a standard tool in almost every household.”
My notes: I wonder how they measured correctly before tape measures were invented?
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Post by ash on Jul 15, 2021 14:03:28 GMT -5
Did not realise that they actually had a day dedicated to this. It would be interesting to see what they actually used before they were invented and whether people had a lot of problems with measuring distances.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 14, 2022 7:41:19 GMT -5
"One of the classic comfort foods earns a place of honor on July 14th. It is National Mac and Cheese Day! Made with macaroni noodles, cream or milk, and the golden goodness of cheese, mac and cheese shines as a side dish while also standing on its own as a main dish. This meal reminds many of us of home while also teaching us the basics of the kitchen. What other recipes allow us to create so flamboyantly and often with so little knowledge about cooking? From the classic mac and cheese with cheddar or American cheeses to the spicy cowboy mac with bacon and jalapenos, there’s a combination for everyone. Mix up the cheeses or load up on seasonings. It’s easy to get a toasty crust by setting the broiler for a couple of minutes at the end of the cooking time." My notes: Mac & Cheese is one of my staples. However, I buy the vegan, gluten free versions. With the right spices, it tastes quite good, altho you do have to get used to it
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Post by lainee on Jul 14, 2022 17:52:07 GMT -5
Love a good, tasty Mac & Cheese! Looking for a good, gluten-free one now
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Post by spg on Jul 15, 2022 9:54:21 GMT -5
Macintosh?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 16, 2022 9:34:21 GMT -5
Macintosh? Why not LOL
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Post by Bob on Jul 20, 2022 18:26:15 GMT -5
Mac and cheese is delicious!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 14, 2023 8:31:13 GMT -5
"World Kebab Day is the second Friday in July on the National Day Calendar. This delicious food holiday celebrates the origins of kebabs and how to make them. There is a good chance you have eaten a kebab at one time or another. For those who have never had one, a kebab is basically food on a stick. The food usually consists of roasted or grilled meat. Some people add veggies to their kebabs."
My notes: I don't recall having one before. I may have when I was younger. Maybe camping. Do you like them?
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Post by Steve on Jul 14, 2023 10:20:53 GMT -5
I've never had one either that I can recall and really have no desire to.
Side note, also on this day:
• In 1881, outlaw William H. Bonney Jr., alias "Billy the Kid," was shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumner in present-day New Mexico.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 16, 2023 19:25:26 GMT -5
I've never had one either that I can recall and really have no desire to. Side note, also on this day: • In 1881, outlaw William H. Bonney Jr., alias "Billy the Kid," was shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumner in present-day New Mexico. He was only 22 years old! How sad!
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Post by spice on Jul 17, 2023 9:12:33 GMT -5
"World Kebab Day is the second Friday in July on the National Day Calendar. This delicious food holiday celebrates the origins of kebabs and how to make them. There is a good chance you have eaten a kebab at one time or another. For those who have never had one, a kebab is basically food on a stick. The food usually consists of roasted or grilled meat. Some people add veggies to their kebabs." My notes: I don't recall having one before. I may have when I was younger. Maybe camping. Do you like them? Mom used to make them all the time.
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