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Happy National Tourism Day! Way back in 1841, the Thomas Cook Company organized its first excursion, a return rail journey from Leicester to a temperance (anti-alcohol) meeting in Loughborough, 12 miles away. The cost? One shilling. This is the oldest travel company and that was its first tour. In the United States, National Tourism Day takes place on May 7. Take an amazing photo today, from where ever you have adventured, and share it on social media using the hashtag #NationalTourismDay or #TourismDay.

This day is observed during National Travel and Tourism Week, which occurs every first full week of May. National Travel and Tourism Week was first celebrated in May 1983, as President Ronald Reagan signed a Proclamation urging all citizens to observe the week.

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Depending from where you start and where you want to end, it can take 4 to 5 days to drive all the way from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific Coast. It's between 2500 and 3500 miles from side to side, so you'd better get started. If you drive for 8 hours a day, and you want to see all of her amber waves of grain, it could take up to 6 days! Don't worry, there are more than 1400 rest areas all across America, just in case.. I told you to go before we left the house!

Kansas produces enough wheat in 1 year to feed everyone in the whole world for two weeks! If there was a logical way to transport and distribute all the wheat in Kansas around the world, then no one would go hungry for two weeks (except everyone who avoids gluten). It’s all just proof of how important farmers are - and how big Kansas is!

One in eight people in the United States has been employed by McDonald’s. In fact, McDonald's hires over 1 million people every year! It's a great springboard to a future culinary career! (I didn't learn to cook there, but I sure learned how to run a successful restaurant. Rules, rules, rules!)

Russia sold Alaska to the United States for 2 cents per acre! The largest state in the nation by far is Alaska, and it came cheap at just $7.2 million total. (I'm guessing it's because only Americans know the definition of acre.)

More people live in New York City than in 40 out of 50 states! That's right! New York City may be geographically tiny, but it’s home to 8.5 million people and growing. That's 8 times more people than live in Montana! The number one industry in Montana is agriculture, and livestock accounts for two-thirds of it. There are approximately 2.6 million cattle in Montana and just over 1 million humans residing there.

There are around 5,000 commercial airplanes flying over the United States at any given time! Look up in the sky for long enough and you’re bound to see an airplane whizzing by. Air traffic controllers have their work cut out for them, because all of those planes are usually flying at the same time. Still, air travel is one of the statistically safest (and fastest) ways to get from place to place.

Travel is good for lots of things – if you’re traveling for business, on a one-week family trip, or gave up everything to pursue a nomadic life, traveling can make you a happier person by building self-confidence through new experiences, breaking barriers and allowing you to meet people from all over the world.

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Happy National Nurses Day! Thank you. On this day, we raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments and acknowledge the vital role nurses play in society. This day is also the first day of National Nurses Week and is sometimes known as National RN Recognition Day.

At the end of the 19th century, Florence Nightingale founded modern nursing. Thanks to her strict use of hand-washing and hygiene practices while caring for wounded soldiers in the Crimean War, Nightingale and her helpers reduced the death rate from 42% to just 2% — ushering in nursing as we know it today. On May 6, we recognize the important role nurses play in our lives by celebrating National Nurses Day.

In 1953, Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower asking him to proclaim a “Nurse Day” in October of the following year to coincide with the anniversary. Although the President didn’t act, the celebration was observed thanks to a bill sponsored by Representative Frances P. Bolton, and the following year a new bill was introduced to Congress lobbying for official recognition of the celebration.

Twenty years later, in February of 1974, President Nixon proclaimed a National Nurse Week to be celebrated annually in May. Over the next eight years, various nursing organizations including the American Nurses Association (ANA) rallied to support calls for a “National Recognition Day for Nurses” on May 6, which was eventually proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1982.

With over 3 million working nurses in the US today, nurses make up the highest percentage of the US healthcare workforce. Although you might not imagine it, nurses are more likely to sustain a back injury on a shift than construction workers, and they walk an average of 5 kilometers per shift, as caring for others’ health is such an active job!

If you think nurses are only found in hospitals, then think again! The majority of registered nurses (59%) practice elsewhere, such as in a nursing home or on home visits. They work across communities to keep people worldwide happy and healthy, and National Nurses Day is the perfect opportunity to show your appreciation for their important work!

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In 268 BC, the Buddhist Indian ruler Ashoka ordered hospitals to be built along the routes of travelers. Upon further investigation, it turns out he built the hospitals for his invading armies, but still, the gesture was nice.

In October of 1853, Florence Nightingale would be released on the troops, saving hundreds of lives. She bravely entered the Crimean war zone and single handedly created the blueprint for modern day nursing.

In 1873, Linda Richards, attended Bellevue Training School before traveling to London to train under Nightingale at her School of Nursing. She brought back Nightingale's techniques and redefined nursing in America.

It was on May 6, 1982 that President Reagan would proclaim National Nurses Day an official American National Holiday.

Always playing a big role in hospitals, the nursing staff is loved and appreciated on National Nurses Day. The most common tradition for expressing gratitude to registered nurses is throwing them a party — inclusive of all shifts. The celebration is hosted by the medical faculty and staff, with some even having fun decorations and nurse-themed cookies and cupcakes.

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Happy National Truffle Day! Chef Kevin shares his recipe for caramel chocolate truffles, then covers them with nuts, pretzels, and drizzled peanut butter. On May 2nd, National Truffle Day serves up a deliciously sweet treat and places the chocolate truffle in the spotlight.

Traditionally, chocolatiers make this sweet confection with a chocolate ganache center coated in chocolate, icing, cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or coconut. They may fill the truffle with other yummy surprises. For example, some candy makers include cream, melted chocolate, caramel, nuts, fruit, nougat, fudge, toffee, mint, marshmallow, and more.

N. Petruccelli of Chambery, France is believed to be the inventor of the chocolate truffle in December 1895. Truffles became much more prevalent in 1902 when the Prestat Chocolate Shop opened in London. Prestat still sells “Napoleon III” truffles made to the original recipe.

This indulgent holiday gives you permission to sample and taste. It’s also an excellent day to give a truffle gift. Even a small box for four truffles create a wow factor! Is there someone you need to thank? Stop by your favorite chocolate shop and wrap up a box or two. Don’t forget, Mother’s Day is coming! Moms and mothers-in-law love truffles, too.

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The Swiss truffle, made by combining melted chocolate into a boiling mixture of dairy cream and butter, which is poured into molds to set before sprinkling with cocoa powder. Like the French truffles, these have a very short shelf life and must be consumed within a few days of making.

The French truffle, made with fresh cream and chocolate, and then rolled in cocoa or nut powder.

The typical European truffle, made with syrup and a base of cocoa powder, milk powder, fats, and other such ingredients to create an oil-in-water type of emulsion.

The American truffle, a half-oval-shaped, chocolate-coated truffle, a mixture of dark or milk chocolates with butterfat, and in some cases, hardened coconut oil. Joseph Schmidt, a San Francisco chocolatier, and founder of Joseph Schmidt Confections, is credited with its creation in the mid-1980s.

The Californian truffle, a larger, lumpier version of the French truffle, first made by Alice Medrich in 1973 after she tasted truffles in France. She sold these larger truffles in a charcuterie in the Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood of Berkeley; then, in 1977, she began selling them in her own store, Cocolat, which soon expanded into a chain. The American craze for truffles started with Medrich.

“I started my career making bite-sized, hand-rolled, cocoa-dusted truffles in Berkeley in the early 1970s. The original recipe, from my French landlady, remains a treasure. I have updated it over the years to meet the challenges of food safety (the original recipe was made with raw egg yolks), new and better chocolates, and our changing taste buds. If you've followed me, you may think you already have this recipe once and for all, but I promise that you don't. Today my house truffles have a touch of salt, a vastly easier method of heating the yolks, and a new, ultrasmooth texture. You cannot buy truffles like these. And if you love the idea of chocolate truffles with red wine, these are the most wine-friendly truffles you will ever find.” – Alice Medrich

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Happy International Jazz Day! “UNESCO created International Jazz Day to share the values of a deeply meaningful musical genre,” explained UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. “Today we need jazz more than ever. We need its values, based on human dignity and the fight against racism and all forms of oppression. It is so much more than music, jazz is the kind of bridge builder we need in the world today.” It has become a day to unite us all.

Washington, D.C.–The 10th Anniversary of International Jazz Day, the world’s largest annual celebration of jazz, will take place on April 30th, with thousands of worldwide programs culminating in a spectacular All-Star Global Concert from New York, Los Angeles, UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, Cape Town, Moscow, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and other cities around the globe. Hosted by multi-Academy Award winner Michael Douglas from United Nations Headquarters in New York, the Global Concert will feature performances from an array of jazz icons representing more than 20 countries. Following this historic program, viewers across the United States can tune in to the International Jazz Day 10th Anniversary Celebration on PBS for an unforgettable look back at the past decade of International Jazz Day celebrations.

Whether you’re new to jazz or want to honor the classics, honoring the musicians who helped define the genre is the ultimate way to celebrate International Jazz Day. Check out Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane to start.

Herbie Hancock wanted to celebrate the diplomatic role of jazz in unifying people all around the world, and thus International Jazz Day was born. Countries from Argentina to Zambia throw jam sessions, music clinics, concerts and more, each with their own unique cultural flavor.

In 2017, more than 190 countries hosted events for enthusiasts of all skill levels and sub-genres. A major focus of International Jazz Day is community outreach and education. Thanks to UNESCO, beginners and advanced players can access lessons on writing blues music, Indian rhythms, the mathematics of music and more.

Each year, one city is selected for the annual Global Host celebration. Everything culminates in one incredible performance. The All-Star Global Concert has featured some of the best jazz musicians from around the world, including Esperanza Spalding, Robert Glasper, and Aretha Franklin, just to name a few.

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In the 1800s, Jazz was growing in popularity in the African American communities in the South. It was a combination of early blues and ragtime.

In 1963, Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis formed the Second Great Quintet, where he helped to refine the role of the jazz rhythm section.

In 2011, Herbie Hancock played a key role as Goodwill Ambassador and created a celebration of the diplomatic role of jazz music.

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Happy International Dance Day! Please give a LIKE on this video for our Musical Artist. April 29th is International Dance Day, so put your dancing shoes on and get ready to step out. You may show emotions on this video. I'm sorry if you happen to smile and sing along.

Dancing is universal — woven into virtually every society all over the world. Humans simply love dance. It brings us together whether we are the ones on the dance floor or are watching the professional performance of others. Dancing is exhilarating and impressive. Let’s honor the world of dance today, together! Just like Star-Lord from Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy said, if hostile aliens visit the planet, let's make 'em do a dance-off. (paraphrased)

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International Dance Day on April 29th is an annual celebration of how dancing positively impacts our lives. The human body’s ability to move, groove, pop, and lock has captivated the way we interact with music and express ourselves artistically.

This day was created to allow the world to recognize dance as a professional art form. Dancing gives us the ability to communicate emotions frequently deeper than our own language. International Dance Day is a tribute to millions of people across generations who have dedicated their lives to this craft of enchantment.

The Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) established April 29 as International Dance Day in 1982 to highlight the amazing diversity and talent of dancers all over the globe. This date was chosen because it marks the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), the creator of modern ballet.

The International Theatre Institute created this holiday to promote dance across the world, to make people aware of the value of dance, and to enable the dance community to promote their work on a broad scale. The hope is for governments and opinion leaders to become increasingly aware of the value and importance of dance in all its forms and support it. On top of all this, International Dance Day was created for us to just enjoy dance for what it is and share the joy with others.

Every year the ITI selects an exemplary choreographer or dancer to write the official holiday message. Their website lists the location of their annual gala as well as other advertised events worldwide.

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Evidence of dance has been found dating back 9,000 years and it has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. This holiday encourages people to celebrate their favorite type of dance while also learning new styles. There are dance styles for people of all ages and rhythm capabilities; so there’s no excuse for you not to get involved.

A young Marie Taglioni worked hard to disguise her physical limitations by increasing range of motion and developing her strength. Taglioni focused her energy on her shape and form to the audience and less on bravura tricks and pirouettes. Taglioni rose to fame as a danseuse at the Paris Opéra when her father created the ballet La Sylphide (1832) for her.

Designed as a showcase for Taglioni's talent, it was the first ballet where dancing en pointe had an aesthetic rationale and was not merely an acrobatic stunt, often involving ungraceful arm movements and exertions, as had been the approach of dancers in the late 1820s.

In 2005, Dancing with the Stars debuted, capturing America’s love of dancing on the small screen by pairing a celebrity with a professional dancer while the viewers vote for their favorite dancers throughout the season.

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Happy National Superhero Day! Today is the day to celebrate the hero that you look up to, whether it's Superman, Burt Reynolds, or Charlie Chaplin. Try to give a super-pose and post it with the hashtag #NationalSuperheroDay on your social media.

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Each year on April 28th, National Superhero Day honors superheroes, both real and fictional.

They serve and protect their communities. These real-life superheroes also dedicate their lives to helping others, saving lives, or being a mentor. Military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and teachers are just a few of the heroes who protect us on a daily basis.

Marvel employees created National Superhero Day on April 28, 1995 to celebrate everyone’s favorite superhero. This is for superheroes only — we all know villains aren’t deserving of their own day.

Still, the idea behind superhero day is to honor those who serve and protect while fighting evil. No matter who your favorite hero is, honoring the real or fictional people that inspire us is a worthwhile cause this April 28.

If you don’t know about Marvel Comics, think about all those superheroes you loved growing up (and probably still love). We’re talking about Spiderman, Thor, Ironman, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, and many other fan favorites. Those heroes are all from Marvel comics. Marvel Comics as in the creators of “The Fantastic Four,” “The Avengers,” and “X-Men.” However, Marvel superheroes aren’t the only ones out there. If you’re a fan of Batman, Wonder Woman, or Superman, those superheroes were created by DC Comics, and they are equally celebrated on this day!

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The first superhero ever was created in 1936. The superhero was named Phantom, and he started with his own comic strip in a U.S. newspaper. This was the first known beginnings of a published superhero, and now there are hundreds of well-known heroes that everyone loves.

As for the real-life superheroes, National Superhero Day also recognizes the heroes that people look up to every day. No matter if they wear masks, capes, scrubs, or uniforms, everyone has someone they think of as a superhero. This national day began and grew so that everyone’s role models could get a well-deserved shout out for whatever hard work they do. Who’s your favorite superhero?

Superheroes come in all colors, genders, religions, and incarnations. What’s not to love about a day that embraces an alien with a green pointy head (Martian Manhunter), a woman with wings (Hawkgirl), or a man half-metal, half-human (Cyborg)? Even Squirrel Girl has her own loyal following, and although she may not have reached the status of having her own day, she is certainly a superhero.

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Happy National Girl Scout Day! It comes on March 12 every year, to celebrate the day that Juliette Gordon Low held the very first troop meeting.

Seeing as how Low’s goal was to help girls become more independent, this is the perfect day to take the opportunity to teach an important little girl you know something important and useful, something that will help her become less reliant on others and have more confidence in herself, her skills and abilities.

Girl Scouts are modern-day heroines that encourage girls to develop their everyday skills and grow their self-confidence. When you join the Girl Scouts, you learn a variety of skills that can only be experienced by doing. It’s an active teaching and training method that helps millions of girls and women to develop their true selves and become more independent.

For every little girl, the challenge of earning badges is, of course, part of the excitement. But, with each new badge she receives, the little girl acquires new knowledge and builds herself into an inspiring member of society.

Since it first came into existence, the Girl Scout Day has encompassed courage, confidence, leadership, entrepreneurship and active citizenship through practical skills, activities, and community services for girls. Supporting their initiative by celebrating Girl Scout Day is the best thing every parent and woman can do to help the next generation.

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Today, we celebrate one of America's most loved vegetables. It's a favorite food of rabbits, amazing for the eyesight, and the foundation of what is easily one of the greatest cakes ever conceived! Amaze your friends with your knowledge of trivia and use the hashtag #InternationalCarrotDay on your social media posts.

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The first annual celebration of this vibrant root occurred in the year 2003 with the pure intention of celebrating the staple salad ingredient. As of now, celebrations have been reported to occur in France, Italy, Sweden, Russia, Australia, Japan, and the U.K. It seems that carrots are a rather hearty plant that can grow in many diverse conditions, though they typically come into harvest in the summer and fall seasons of their growth sites.

Carrots are among the few vegetables that are harvested primarily for their roots, rather than their sprouts. Joining them are potatoes, turnips, radishes, and beets. The traditional carrot’s hue is a deep orange with yellow undertones, but there are many different variations in color harvested worldwide, including purple, red, and pale yellow iterations. Orange is the new carrot.

Due to the carrot’s longevity when stored in the refrigerator, it often makes appearances in dishes for all seasons, from spring to autumn to winter. Carrots are also among the vegetables that can be eaten raw and fresh, with only a little scrub under cool water as preparation. When raw, the crunch of a carrot can be heard from many feet away. Carrots can be served as a sweet treat in carrot cake, or as a savory accompaniment to meats such as salmon and chicken.

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International days and weeks are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has embraced them as a powerful advocacy tool.

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