On Today  World Knife  Day Date  24 August 2021 History  A blending of the words “Internet” and “Astronaut” that refers to those who either have played some role in the construction of the Internet, an operator of the internet, or one who is a fully capable user of the internet. Initially, it only contained members of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), a group that works to create voluntary internet standards like the TCP/IP Internet Protocol Suite. This membership soon expanded to include members of the Internet Society (ISOC), another organization with a focus on improving internet standards, education, and access. Meaning  The internet is the newest great frontier, a place where every new innovation creates a new virtual world deep within the web. While space will always be the final frontier (Except for those brave souls who consider death the last great adventure) the internet will always be a growing and expandin...

         On Today  World Be An Angel  Day Date  21 August 2021 History  Started to encourage people to do random acts of kindness, Jayne Howard Feldman opened the doors to this celebration in 1993. Since then, it has become an entity in and of itself, helped along in no small part by social media. The movie Pass It Forward is an amazing example of how random acts of kindness can become something more than any one person could ever have hoped. Even now, this day gets more and more recognition every year, more and more are jumping on the bandwagon of random kindness. Meaning  We would be nowhere without the kindness of other people, right? In our darkest moments or in our time of need, we rely on the help of others to see it through. After all, life can be difficult at the best of times, and so when you work as a team, it becomes easier and challenges can be overcome. The human race is truly remarkable, and we often find that help is there...

      On Today  World  Elephant Day Date  12 August 2021 History  The motivation for the first World Elephant Day was to draw attention to the plight of these majestic creatures to populations and cultures all over the world. Due to their pleasant and intelligent nature, the world’s largest land animals are loved worldwide. But, unfortunately, these magnificent creatures face multiple threats to their survival. Meaning  Elephants are the largest land mammals on earth and have distinctly massive bodies, large ears, and long trunks. They use their trunks to pick up objects, trumpet warnings, greet other elephants, or suck up water for drinking or bathing, among other uses. An addition to it, the Hindu God Lord Ganesha's structure has been an estimate of an Elephant's body design. One major issue is the ivory trade. Currently, the demand for ivory is the biggest in China, with the price of ivory often exceeding the price of gold, something that ...

     On Today  World  Calligraphy Day Date  11 August 2021 History  Calligraphy has been around for the longest time and has been a significant art form that marks essential points in history. The Chinese,the Indians, the Egyptians, the Islamics, and ancient Western civilizations all have different styles formed from their cultures because calligraphy is the combination of visual art with writing. For instance, much of Western civilizations calligraphy came from its practice in Latin because of how it was taught and read in religious churches. The same goes for the Islamics, using the Koran and religious texts to create art. Because it has been around for hundreds of years, calligraphy continues to be a kind of art form that helps aid and transforms today’s media. Meaning  Calligraphy is the art of forming beautiful symbols by hand and arranging them well. It’s a set of skills and techniques for positioning and inscribing words so they show integr...

    On Today  World  Book Lovers Day Date  9 August 2021 History  While the day’s origins may be shrouded in mystery and rumor, the books themselves are not. Started from carving on stone tablets, the book was designed to make portable the writings and drawings of those that could not carry around stone tablets. Originally it was parchment or calf skin was bound tightly with a wooden cover as we have seen in old ancient manuscripts of India Meaning  In order to truly appreciate Book Lovers Day, one must only find a story and read it. Maybe you wish to dive into the unknown with a good mystery, or see magic in a high fantasy setting, or be enthralled in a mythologies. The individual genre of your reading is not the big piece of this, just that you do read is. On today many librarians will gladly help you find a title to read, giving a brief explanation on what it is about if they have read it, or giving it a little flip and reading about it quickly in t...

    On Today  World  Cat Day Date  8 August 2021 History  The first historical human record about cats could be found in Ancient Egyptian Civilization’s culture. We all seem to relate cats with Egyptians, because of their adoration and consideration of cats as gods. Mafdet was the first known cat deity and was regarded as the protector against snakes, scorpions, and evil during the First Dynasty, so for them, cats were not just deities, but also protectors. Meaning  One of the great benefits of owning a cat is that you don’t need much space to play and have fun together. Unlike large animals who need plenty of space to play fetch or run around, all you need with a cat is your living room and a little imagination. Beyond a ball of yarn, there are plenty of other ways to entertain and bond with a cat. A word of advice provided by the elders of the NorthEastern subcontinent India is that "When a cat passes through when driving a vehicle, the driver must b...

On Today  World Mustard  Day Date  7 August 2021 History  Mustard Day was founded on a whim by Jill Sengstock in 1988. It was only a few years before the day changed hands to the National Mustard Museum in 1991. The aim of the day is rather self-explanatory: to celebrate and honor one of the world’s most popular condiments! Meaning  The yellow mustard that most Americans tend to put on their hot dogs was introduced in 1904. Some people say it was introduced in Rochester, New York, while others report it was at the St. Louis World’s Fair. But either way, it became super popular from that time on! Although many people’s experience with mustard is limited, this culinary delight actually has a significant number of varieties and flavors. Try these: º Dijon Mustard. Coming from the city in France where it got its name, Dijon mustard might be used on a sandwich or could be added to a vinaigrette dressing or using in a sauce in cooking. It is slightly creamy, pale yell...

   On Today  World Blogger Day Date  5 August 2021 History  So, let’s delve a bit into the history of Blogger. Blogger was launched on the 23rd of August, in 1999, by Pyra Labs. it is one of the earliest tools that was dedicated purely to publishing blogs. A lot of people credit Blogger with helping to popularize the blog format. A few years later, in 2003, Google purchased Blogger under terms that have not been disclosed. One of the most significant changes in this switch was that Google made the premium features of Blogger free of charge. Meaning  Interesting Facts About Blogging º   There are over 152,000,000 blogs on the internet. º   Over $70,000,000 in sales. º   A new blog is created somewhere in the world every half a second. º   Most people read blogs more than once a day. º   Businesses that blog at least 20 times per month generate 5 times more traffic than those that blog fewer than 4 times per month. º   Companies ...

   On Today  World Watermelon Day  Date  3 August 2021 History  Watermelon's history dates back 5000 years to southern Africa where the tough, drought-tolerant ancestor of watermelon thrived. Although we don't know the exact identity of this plant, we do know it was prized for its ability to store water and was used by indigenous people in the Kalahari Desert region. Meaning  Whether it is the more than 90% water in the fruit, or the sweet flavor that explodes in your mouth with every bite, this fruit lives up to a crowned ‘favorite fruit’ of children the world over. That hard rind around the edge gives a smooth texture, easy to hold by even the youngest of hands, the soft inner red fruit easy to eat by young and old alike, and with a juicy burst of flavor, it is liked by most that do eat it. Watermelon has also proven to be beneficial in terms of your digestion. Watermelon contains a lot of water, as well as a small amount of fiber, and both of these ...

   On Today  World Sisters Day Date  2 August 2021 History  The history of sisters is something to view back as far as time goes back. A sister was one that you confided in, asked a question to the older ones, guided the younger ones, and we’re there to help them either way during the bad times, and celebrate with them on the good times. A sister may not be the ones born of the same mother or father, but those close enough that they might as well share your blood. In fact, the very idea of sisterhood has been around for many a millennial, with churches, covens and even groups of traveling pants forming them. Meaning  While sisters don’t always agree, they always have each other’s back and they will always be there for one another. Arguments here and there are natural, but that bond shared is something that can never be broken, no matter how difficult times maybe. If you don’t have a sister in your life biologically, you may have someone who has become a sis...

   On Today  World Wide Web Day Date  1 August 2021 History  In order to understand the history of World Wide Web Day, it is vital to understand the history of the World Wide Web. A lot of people think that the World Wide Web and the Internet are the same things, and so they use the terms interchangeably. However, this is not actually the case. The history of the Internet goes back a lot further than that of the World Wide Web. The World Wide Web is actually a worldwide information medium whereby people can access it using their computers when they are connected to the Internet. Meaning  There is no denying the importance of the World Wide Web. In fact, most people rely on the World Wide Web in order to find out information and carry out tasks online every day. It is integral to a lot of jobs as well. Therefore, it is only right that we have a day to honour the World Wide Web, and that is what World Wide Web Day is all about. Here are some other facts that ...

   On Today  World Friendship Day Date  30 July 2021 History  Friendship Day was originally founded by Hallmark in 1919. In 1998 Winnie the Pooh was named the world’s Ambassador of Friendship at the United Nations (believe it or not!), and in April 2011, the United Nations officially recognised 30th July as International Friendship Day. Meaning  On International Day of Friendship, those friends who are there for us, call us out on our stubbornness, sacrifice their time for us when everyone else is busy adulting, show up in the middle of the night to cheer us up, and even our long-distance friends whose friendship has sustained across borders, are celebrated. The meaning of friendship is different for everyone. And the bond of friendship also varies. People we have known for a long time may not be close to us, whereas, we may consider someone who we have only known for a short period of time as a best friend to us. This is why traditions and celebrations are...

  On Today  World Aunt and Uncle Day Date  26 July 2021 History  In terms of the history of the words themselves, the word uncle comes from the French word “oncle” and the word aunt is derived from “tante”, which also happens to be French. These French words can then be traced even further back in history, coming from the Latin words avunculus and amita respectively.  Meaning  In human societies, aunts and uncles have a lot of different roles. For instance, in the Ghanaian tribe of the Ashanti, both uncles and aunts are given free reign to raise their siblings’ children and to discipline them. They are deemed to be a second set of parents, and so the family is essentially raised together. In the Western world, if your aunt or uncle was to discipline you, it may seem a little bit strange and even inappropriate. However, in some families, this is considered the norm. Activities   = Write a Thank-You note  = Watch a movie together = Give them ...

  On Today  World Parents Day Date  25 July 2021 History  Parents’ Day is celebrated in many different countries all over the world. It was proclaimed an official day by the United Nations, yet it has also been honored in the United States ever since 1994. This is when it was signed into law by President Bill Clinton. The day was established as one for recognizing, supporting, and uplifting the role of parents when it comes to raising children around the world. Meaning  If you think about the person you are today, you would probably agree that a lot of this has come from your parents. This is the person who you believe has been there for you throughout your life, watched over you, and helped you to become the person you are today. This is what Parents’ Day is all about, and it presents us with the perfect opportunity to recognize everything that parents around the world do. Throughout our lives, our parents are there to guide us and lead us to be independent thi...

  On Today  World Cousins Day  Date  24 July 2021 History  World Cousins Day was just another day brought out to celebrate the love of close ones with a distinct history but that doesn't mean that it isn't important but we need to celebrate it in a very grand manner because it talks about love of cousins and the bond between them. Meaning  Many people living in their tiring life have really got a few hours to spend time with their family members but cousins are the ones whom they meet very rarely or for short time but still have very good bonding and understanding in their short times as well. Now many people don't understand the concept of First cousins and Second Cousins. Let me make it easy for you guys to understand:- First Cousin Example Family The easiest way to understand the relationships between cousins is with a hypothetical example. This illustration keeps the family tree as simple as possible, ignoring most siblings and the extended fa...

   On Today  World Mango Day Date  21 July 2021 History  World Mango Day is observed on the international mango festival held in India, since 1987. Mangoes were first cultivated in India 5000 years ago. Mango is also the National Fruit of India. Mango's have a variety range of 550 different varieties. China and Philippines took out the rich mangoes and loved them. In 10 years mangoes became a local fruit. Meaning  Mango is known as the "King of Fruits" and there isn't any debate on it. Mangoes come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors with a variety of flavors and tastes. Mangoes are used in different products like pickle, juice, jam and sorbet. Now let's learn about different varieties of Mango:- ➤   Alphonso/Hapus Hapus mango are known for sweetness, richness, flavor and for its taste in international market. ➤   Dasheri Dasheri mango are delicious variety of mangoes basically grown in North parts of India. ➤   Langr...

  On Today  World Junk Food Day Date  21 July 2021 History  The correct history behind World Junk Food Day is not very clear but there is an assumption that it was created by a "healthy-diet" person who wanted to have a cheat day on 21 July. After WW2, junk food chains really started getting a lift off and slowly made a billion dollar market. Meaning  Junk Foods are known as so because of the ill effects of it. Junk foods have an infinite pool ranging from gum, candy, sweet desserts, fried fast food, carbonated beverages. Some of the more controversial foods that are debated as junk food or healthy food are pizza, taco, hamburger, ice-cream. Some of the ill effects of Junk Food are :- ➤ Obesity One of the most common and perceivable effects of junk food is a rise in obesity in an individual. Junk foods are loaded with sugars, calories and fats that are a prime factor resulting in weight gain.  ➤   Learning and memory problems High intake of sugars...

  On Today  World Chess Day Date  20 July 2021 Theme     Teach someone how to play chess History  Chess was invented in India, it was originally names as "Chaturanga". Chess was one of the oldest games played by the ancient kings which slowly moved to the Persians and Arabs. Later UNESCO declared 20 July as World Chess Day to popularise one of the most brilliant game with a rich history. Meaning  Chess is a game played by 2 players. It is played on aboard of 64 squares, with 16 white pieces and 16 black pieces. There are different pieces which have different roles in the game as follows:- ➤ King - King can move exactly one square horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. At most once in every game, each king is allowed to make a special move, known as castling. ➤   Queen - Queen can move any number of vacant squares diagonally, horizontally, or vertically. ➤   Rook - Rook can move any number of vacant squares vertically or horizontally. I...

   On Today  World Daiquiri Day Date  19 July 2021 History  Daiquiri is one of the oldest known cocktails. The refreshing drink was invented in 189 in the town mining town 'Daiquiri' near Santiago, Cuba, where an American engineer Jennings created a very simple drink which was then loved by Millions.  Meaning  Daiquiri is a cocktail of rum, lime juice, and sugar, often with the addition of fruit and ice mixed in an electric blender. The drink became very famous, when in 1909, a US Navy officer tried the drink and loved it so much that he took the idea back with him to Washington D.C. Daiquiri is most enjoyed in summer or in mines where people relive their stress and anxiety during humid times. The miners in many Country get a glass of Daiquiri as their reward for their hard work at the end of the day. Activities   = Learn to Make Daiquiris at Home = Try out Different Versions of Daiquiris = Go Out for a Daiquiri Drink Out Social Tags  #...

  July 17, is recognised as World Emoji Day . The Emoji's, or Emoticons when arrived globally in 2007 , we can safely tell that people literally got addicted to using these emojis. 'Emoji' is the Japanese word for 'picture word' and was created by Shigetaka Kurita in 1990 . Many people think that emojis are actually just cartoons but you will be shocked to learn that emojis were just the small doodles done on teen novels and books to attract them. Now there are 1800 emojis which are used on various platforms like Twitch, Youtube, WhatsApp, etc. Every-year, on World Emoji Day there is a new pack of emoji which are released in the internet with a unique theme which is not released till the last moment. Now I have seen many people don't know what the emojis actually mean and just use it with prior knowledge :- The Folded Hands If you've been using this much-debated icon to signify a high five, you're wrong. This is actually meant to be a person who is pra...