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Do the Right Thing. Animal Lover. Owned by 3 Dogs - Morceau, Longbi & Nyx. Love Diversity, Fairness, Acceptance. Be kind. Compassion, Consideration, Courtesy. Trying to cope is hard.
Today, in 1967, the First Heart Transplant was Performed
Christiaan Barnard transplanted the heart of Denise Darvall into Louis Washkansky in Cape Town, South Africa. While Washkansky died 18 days later from pneumonia, the surgery was considered a success as the new heart functioned properly.
Christiaan Barnard transplanted the heart of Denise Darvall into Louis Washkansky in Cape Town, South Africa. While Washkansky died 18 days later from pneumonia, the surgery was considered a success as the new heart functioned properly.
December 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Today, in 1967, the First Heart Transplant was Performed
Christiaan Barnard transplanted the heart of Denise Darvall into Louis Washkansky in Cape Town, South Africa. While Washkansky died 18 days later from pneumonia, the surgery was considered a success as the new heart functioned properly.
Christiaan Barnard transplanted the heart of Denise Darvall into Louis Washkansky in Cape Town, South Africa. While Washkansky died 18 days later from pneumonia, the surgery was considered a success as the new heart functioned properly.
Today is National Green Bean Casserole Day
The green bean casserole recipe originated in 1955 in the test kitchen of the Campbell Soup Company, where home economist Dorcas Reilly was tasked with creating an easy side dish using ingredients commonly found in most American kitchens of the era.
The green bean casserole recipe originated in 1955 in the test kitchen of the Campbell Soup Company, where home economist Dorcas Reilly was tasked with creating an easy side dish using ingredients commonly found in most American kitchens of the era.
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Today is National Green Bean Casserole Day
The green bean casserole recipe originated in 1955 in the test kitchen of the Campbell Soup Company, where home economist Dorcas Reilly was tasked with creating an easy side dish using ingredients commonly found in most American kitchens of the era.
The green bean casserole recipe originated in 1955 in the test kitchen of the Campbell Soup Company, where home economist Dorcas Reilly was tasked with creating an easy side dish using ingredients commonly found in most American kitchens of the era.
Today is Make a Gift Day
Today emphasizes creating personal, handcrafted items rather than commercially produced ones. The tradition of giving handmade gifts dates back centuries, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks & Romans exchanging gifts for social and religious reasons.
Today emphasizes creating personal, handcrafted items rather than commercially produced ones. The tradition of giving handmade gifts dates back centuries, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks & Romans exchanging gifts for social and religious reasons.
December 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Today is Make a Gift Day
Today emphasizes creating personal, handcrafted items rather than commercially produced ones. The tradition of giving handmade gifts dates back centuries, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks & Romans exchanging gifts for social and religious reasons.
Today emphasizes creating personal, handcrafted items rather than commercially produced ones. The tradition of giving handmade gifts dates back centuries, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks & Romans exchanging gifts for social and religious reasons.
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, a day to raise awareness of disability challenges and to ensure equal opportunities and inclusion in all aspects of society.
Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, a day to raise awareness of disability challenges and to ensure equal opportunities and inclusion in all aspects of society.
December 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, a day to raise awareness of disability challenges and to ensure equal opportunities and inclusion in all aspects of society.
Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, a day to raise awareness of disability challenges and to ensure equal opportunities and inclusion in all aspects of society.
Today is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
A day to raise awareness to the history of and awareness of modern slavery and to combat its various forms, such as human trafficking, forced labor & forced marriage, to focus on the ongoing global problem and call for its eradication.
A day to raise awareness to the history of and awareness of modern slavery and to combat its various forms, such as human trafficking, forced labor & forced marriage, to focus on the ongoing global problem and call for its eradication.
December 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Today is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
A day to raise awareness to the history of and awareness of modern slavery and to combat its various forms, such as human trafficking, forced labor & forced marriage, to focus on the ongoing global problem and call for its eradication.
A day to raise awareness to the history of and awareness of modern slavery and to combat its various forms, such as human trafficking, forced labor & forced marriage, to focus on the ongoing global problem and call for its eradication.
Today is Business of Popping Corn Day
Charles Cretors, unhappy with the existing peanut roasters, redesigned a machine to also pop popcorn, creating the first automated, commercial popcorn machine powered by steam making it practical for others to enter the popcorn business.
Charles Cretors, unhappy with the existing peanut roasters, redesigned a machine to also pop popcorn, creating the first automated, commercial popcorn machine powered by steam making it practical for others to enter the popcorn business.
December 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Today is Business of Popping Corn Day
Charles Cretors, unhappy with the existing peanut roasters, redesigned a machine to also pop popcorn, creating the first automated, commercial popcorn machine powered by steam making it practical for others to enter the popcorn business.
Charles Cretors, unhappy with the existing peanut roasters, redesigned a machine to also pop popcorn, creating the first automated, commercial popcorn machine powered by steam making it practical for others to enter the popcorn business.
Today is National Fritters Day
Fritters date back to the ancient Romans, who brought the practice of coating food in batter and frying it to Europe. The first recorded mention of fritters appears in a 1665 British diary. A fritter consists of fruit, meat or vegetables, battered and deep-fried.
Fritters date back to the ancient Romans, who brought the practice of coating food in batter and frying it to Europe. The first recorded mention of fritters appears in a 1665 British diary. A fritter consists of fruit, meat or vegetables, battered and deep-fried.
December 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Today is National Fritters Day
Fritters date back to the ancient Romans, who brought the practice of coating food in batter and frying it to Europe. The first recorded mention of fritters appears in a 1665 British diary. A fritter consists of fruit, meat or vegetables, battered and deep-fried.
Fritters date back to the ancient Romans, who brought the practice of coating food in batter and frying it to Europe. The first recorded mention of fritters appears in a 1665 British diary. A fritter consists of fruit, meat or vegetables, battered and deep-fried.
Today is National Mutt Day
Today encourage the adoption of mixed-breed dogs who are often overlooked in favor of purebred puppies from shelters. Mutts (mix-breeds) make up about 80% of shelter animals that are often euthanized due to abandonment.
Please Spay & Neuter your Pets
Today encourage the adoption of mixed-breed dogs who are often overlooked in favor of purebred puppies from shelters. Mutts (mix-breeds) make up about 80% of shelter animals that are often euthanized due to abandonment.
Please Spay & Neuter your Pets
December 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Today is National Mutt Day
Today encourage the adoption of mixed-breed dogs who are often overlooked in favor of purebred puppies from shelters. Mutts (mix-breeds) make up about 80% of shelter animals that are often euthanized due to abandonment.
Please Spay & Neuter your Pets
Today encourage the adoption of mixed-breed dogs who are often overlooked in favor of purebred puppies from shelters. Mutts (mix-breeds) make up about 80% of shelter animals that are often euthanized due to abandonment.
Please Spay & Neuter your Pets
Today is Safety Razor Day
The history of the safety razor dates back to 1901 when King C. Gillette, presumably tired of wrestling with a straight razor, was inspired by the idea of creating a razor that didn't require constant sharpening w/strop or blade replacement. This hit the market by 1904.
The history of the safety razor dates back to 1901 when King C. Gillette, presumably tired of wrestling with a straight razor, was inspired by the idea of creating a razor that didn't require constant sharpening w/strop or blade replacement. This hit the market by 1904.
December 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today is Safety Razor Day
The history of the safety razor dates back to 1901 when King C. Gillette, presumably tired of wrestling with a straight razor, was inspired by the idea of creating a razor that didn't require constant sharpening w/strop or blade replacement. This hit the market by 1904.
The history of the safety razor dates back to 1901 when King C. Gillette, presumably tired of wrestling with a straight razor, was inspired by the idea of creating a razor that didn't require constant sharpening w/strop or blade replacement. This hit the market by 1904.
Today, in 1913, Henry Ford Installed the First Auto Assembly Line
The installation for mass-producing the Ford Model T at his Highland Park, MI factory dramatically reduced the time to build a car from over 12 hours to just 93 minutes, a feat that revolutionized manufacturing & made cars affordable
The installation for mass-producing the Ford Model T at his Highland Park, MI factory dramatically reduced the time to build a car from over 12 hours to just 93 minutes, a feat that revolutionized manufacturing & made cars affordable
December 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Today, in 1913, Henry Ford Installed the First Auto Assembly Line
The installation for mass-producing the Ford Model T at his Highland Park, MI factory dramatically reduced the time to build a car from over 12 hours to just 93 minutes, a feat that revolutionized manufacturing & made cars affordable
The installation for mass-producing the Ford Model T at his Highland Park, MI factory dramatically reduced the time to build a car from over 12 hours to just 93 minutes, a feat that revolutionized manufacturing & made cars affordable
Today is Eat a Red Apple Day
A day to highlight the nutritional value of apples and their cultural importance, with a particular nod to iconic red varieties like the Red Delicious and to encourage people to eat more fresh fruit, particularly apples. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”.
A day to highlight the nutritional value of apples and their cultural importance, with a particular nod to iconic red varieties like the Red Delicious and to encourage people to eat more fresh fruit, particularly apples. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”.
December 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Today is Eat a Red Apple Day
A day to highlight the nutritional value of apples and their cultural importance, with a particular nod to iconic red varieties like the Red Delicious and to encourage people to eat more fresh fruit, particularly apples. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”.
A day to highlight the nutritional value of apples and their cultural importance, with a particular nod to iconic red varieties like the Red Delicious and to encourage people to eat more fresh fruit, particularly apples. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”.
Today is National Cookie Cutter Day
Early ceramic and wood cookie cutters were used in Egypt around 2000 BCE. Cookie cutters gained popularity in the 16th century with gingerbread, became more accessible as tin cutters in the 1800s, and were patented in the U.S. by Alexander P. Ashbourne in 1875.
Early ceramic and wood cookie cutters were used in Egypt around 2000 BCE. Cookie cutters gained popularity in the 16th century with gingerbread, became more accessible as tin cutters in the 1800s, and were patented in the U.S. by Alexander P. Ashbourne in 1875.
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Today is National Cookie Cutter Day
Early ceramic and wood cookie cutters were used in Egypt around 2000 BCE. Cookie cutters gained popularity in the 16th century with gingerbread, became more accessible as tin cutters in the 1800s, and were patented in the U.S. by Alexander P. Ashbourne in 1875.
Early ceramic and wood cookie cutters were used in Egypt around 2000 BCE. Cookie cutters gained popularity in the 16th century with gingerbread, became more accessible as tin cutters in the 1800s, and were patented in the U.S. by Alexander P. Ashbourne in 1875.
Today is Rosa Parks Day
Today commemorates Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, AL, which sparked the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott & became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, earning her the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement", inspiring others to resist.
Today commemorates Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, AL, which sparked the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott & became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, earning her the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement", inspiring others to resist.
December 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Today is Rosa Parks Day
Today commemorates Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, AL, which sparked the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott & became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, earning her the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement", inspiring others to resist.
Today commemorates Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, AL, which sparked the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott & became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, earning her the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement", inspiring others to resist.
Congratulations, Sara. Thank you for everything you.
November 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Congratulations, Sara. Thank you for everything you.
Today, in 1982, Michael Jackson's Thriller album was Released
Thriller was the sixth studio album by Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records and was produced by Quincy Jones. It is the best-selling album with approximately 100 million copies sold. Vincent Price did the narrative for the song.
Thriller was the sixth studio album by Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records and was produced by Quincy Jones. It is the best-selling album with approximately 100 million copies sold. Vincent Price did the narrative for the song.
November 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Today, in 1982, Michael Jackson's Thriller album was Released
Thriller was the sixth studio album by Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records and was produced by Quincy Jones. It is the best-selling album with approximately 100 million copies sold. Vincent Price did the narrative for the song.
Thriller was the sixth studio album by Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records and was produced by Quincy Jones. It is the best-selling album with approximately 100 million copies sold. Vincent Price did the narrative for the song.
Today is National Mousse Day
The word "mousse" is French for "foam," and the first mousses were 18th century savory dishes, not the sweet dessert known today. In 1815, a recipe for a sweet mousse-like dish was published in a French cookbook; and, by the late 1800's began appearing in the U.S.
The word "mousse" is French for "foam," and the first mousses were 18th century savory dishes, not the sweet dessert known today. In 1815, a recipe for a sweet mousse-like dish was published in a French cookbook; and, by the late 1800's began appearing in the U.S.
November 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Today is National Mousse Day
The word "mousse" is French for "foam," and the first mousses were 18th century savory dishes, not the sweet dessert known today. In 1815, a recipe for a sweet mousse-like dish was published in a French cookbook; and, by the late 1800's began appearing in the U.S.
The word "mousse" is French for "foam," and the first mousses were 18th century savory dishes, not the sweet dessert known today. In 1815, a recipe for a sweet mousse-like dish was published in a French cookbook; and, by the late 1800's began appearing in the U.S.
Today is National Mason Jar Day
Invented by John Mason, 1858, w/the ring & lid, 1871. The Mason jar revolutionized home canning, enabling the preservation of food and contributing to food security. This became an essential item during World War II, especially with the rise of victory gardens.
Invented by John Mason, 1858, w/the ring & lid, 1871. The Mason jar revolutionized home canning, enabling the preservation of food and contributing to food security. This became an essential item during World War II, especially with the rise of victory gardens.
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Today is National Mason Jar Day
Invented by John Mason, 1858, w/the ring & lid, 1871. The Mason jar revolutionized home canning, enabling the preservation of food and contributing to food security. This became an essential item during World War II, especially with the rise of victory gardens.
Invented by John Mason, 1858, w/the ring & lid, 1871. The Mason jar revolutionized home canning, enabling the preservation of food and contributing to food security. This became an essential item during World War II, especially with the rise of victory gardens.
Today is National Personal Space Day
A day to raise awareness about the importance of personal boundaries & the right to decide when & how to be touched, to promotes respect for others' needs for physical & mental space, especially for those with compromised immune systems, anxiety or chronic pain.
A day to raise awareness about the importance of personal boundaries & the right to decide when & how to be touched, to promotes respect for others' needs for physical & mental space, especially for those with compromised immune systems, anxiety or chronic pain.
November 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Today is National Personal Space Day
A day to raise awareness about the importance of personal boundaries & the right to decide when & how to be touched, to promotes respect for others' needs for physical & mental space, especially for those with compromised immune systems, anxiety or chronic pain.
A day to raise awareness about the importance of personal boundaries & the right to decide when & how to be touched, to promotes respect for others' needs for physical & mental space, especially for those with compromised immune systems, anxiety or chronic pain.
Today, in 1972, Atari Released Pong
Pong was created as a training exercise for Atari and placed in Andy Capp's Tavern in Sunnyvale, CA. A simulation of table tennis, it launched the arcade video game industry and paved the way for the home console market, with a home version released in 1975.
Pong was created as a training exercise for Atari and placed in Andy Capp's Tavern in Sunnyvale, CA. A simulation of table tennis, it launched the arcade video game industry and paved the way for the home console market, with a home version released in 1975.
November 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Today, in 1972, Atari Released Pong
Pong was created as a training exercise for Atari and placed in Andy Capp's Tavern in Sunnyvale, CA. A simulation of table tennis, it launched the arcade video game industry and paved the way for the home console market, with a home version released in 1975.
Pong was created as a training exercise for Atari and placed in Andy Capp's Tavern in Sunnyvale, CA. A simulation of table tennis, it launched the arcade video game industry and paved the way for the home console market, with a home version released in 1975.
Today is National Lemon Cream Pie Day
Lemon cream pie evolved from lemon custard or pudding recipes popular in England and France, but it was largely developed and popularized in the United States during the 19th century. It laid the basic groundwork for a later variation - the lemon meringue pie.
Lemon cream pie evolved from lemon custard or pudding recipes popular in England and France, but it was largely developed and popularized in the United States during the 19th century. It laid the basic groundwork for a later variation - the lemon meringue pie.
November 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Today is National Lemon Cream Pie Day
Lemon cream pie evolved from lemon custard or pudding recipes popular in England and France, but it was largely developed and popularized in the United States during the 19th century. It laid the basic groundwork for a later variation - the lemon meringue pie.
Lemon cream pie evolved from lemon custard or pudding recipes popular in England and France, but it was largely developed and popularized in the United States during the 19th century. It laid the basic groundwork for a later variation - the lemon meringue pie.
Today is National Square Dance Day
Square dancing can be traced to 17th-century England through English country dances. European settlers brought these dances to North America, where they mixed with French and other influences to create the Americanized version known as the quadrille.
Square dancing can be traced to 17th-century England through English country dances. European settlers brought these dances to North America, where they mixed with French and other influences to create the Americanized version known as the quadrille.
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today is National Square Dance Day
Square dancing can be traced to 17th-century England through English country dances. European settlers brought these dances to North America, where they mixed with French and other influences to create the Americanized version known as the quadrille.
Square dancing can be traced to 17th-century England through English country dances. European settlers brought these dances to North America, where they mixed with French and other influences to create the Americanized version known as the quadrille.
Today is National Chocolates Day
The history of the pursuit of chocolate begins in central Mexico, in the Valley of Oaxaca, where cacao beans were discovered more than 3,000 years ago. Today, over 70 percent of the world’s cacao plantations are located in Mexico.
The history of the pursuit of chocolate begins in central Mexico, in the Valley of Oaxaca, where cacao beans were discovered more than 3,000 years ago. Today, over 70 percent of the world’s cacao plantations are located in Mexico.
November 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Today is National Chocolates Day
The history of the pursuit of chocolate begins in central Mexico, in the Valley of Oaxaca, where cacao beans were discovered more than 3,000 years ago. Today, over 70 percent of the world’s cacao plantations are located in Mexico.
The history of the pursuit of chocolate begins in central Mexico, in the Valley of Oaxaca, where cacao beans were discovered more than 3,000 years ago. Today, over 70 percent of the world’s cacao plantations are located in Mexico.
Today, in 1925, was the Radio Debut of the Grand Ole Opry
Originally launched as the "WSM Barn Dance" from a radio studio in Nashville, TN, hosted by George D. "Judge" Hay. The first performer was 77-year-old fiddler Uncle Jimmy Thompson. The name was changed in 1927 to the Grand Ole Opry.
Originally launched as the "WSM Barn Dance" from a radio studio in Nashville, TN, hosted by George D. "Judge" Hay. The first performer was 77-year-old fiddler Uncle Jimmy Thompson. The name was changed in 1927 to the Grand Ole Opry.
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Today, in 1925, was the Radio Debut of the Grand Ole Opry
Originally launched as the "WSM Barn Dance" from a radio studio in Nashville, TN, hosted by George D. "Judge" Hay. The first performer was 77-year-old fiddler Uncle Jimmy Thompson. The name was changed in 1927 to the Grand Ole Opry.
Originally launched as the "WSM Barn Dance" from a radio studio in Nashville, TN, hosted by George D. "Judge" Hay. The first performer was 77-year-old fiddler Uncle Jimmy Thompson. The name was changed in 1927 to the Grand Ole Opry.
Today is National French Toast Day
French toast has a rich history, appearing in a 4th-century Roman cookbook. Originally a way to use stale bread, evolving over centuries, with recipes appearing in various forms across Europe before the name "French toast" emerged in 17th-century England.
French toast has a rich history, appearing in a 4th-century Roman cookbook. Originally a way to use stale bread, evolving over centuries, with recipes appearing in various forms across Europe before the name "French toast" emerged in 17th-century England.
November 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Today is National French Toast Day
French toast has a rich history, appearing in a 4th-century Roman cookbook. Originally a way to use stale bread, evolving over centuries, with recipes appearing in various forms across Europe before the name "French toast" emerged in 17th-century England.
French toast has a rich history, appearing in a 4th-century Roman cookbook. Originally a way to use stale bread, evolving over centuries, with recipes appearing in various forms across Europe before the name "French toast" emerged in 17th-century England.
Today is Maize Day
First domesticated from the wild grass teosinte by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico around 9,000 years ago. It's considered sacred in many Native American cultures and is a global staple crop, crucial for food security worldwide and used in various industries beyond food.
First domesticated from the wild grass teosinte by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico around 9,000 years ago. It's considered sacred in many Native American cultures and is a global staple crop, crucial for food security worldwide and used in various industries beyond food.
November 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Today is Maize Day
First domesticated from the wild grass teosinte by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico around 9,000 years ago. It's considered sacred in many Native American cultures and is a global staple crop, crucial for food security worldwide and used in various industries beyond food.
First domesticated from the wild grass teosinte by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico around 9,000 years ago. It's considered sacred in many Native American cultures and is a global staple crop, crucial for food security worldwide and used in various industries beyond food.