Hats For Headway is being observed on May 20 this year.
Every year, at the end of Action For Brain Injury Week, participants, volunteers, and the civil society come together and don their silliest hats to promote research on how to improve life after brain injury.
The wacky hats not only help put the issue of brain injuries in the spotlight, but also helps fundraising for those living with the condition’s long-term effects to lead better lives.
Brain injury can alter every aspect of our lives. The losses are severe and can be permanent. Simple tasks such as talking, walking, and even feeling, are affected.
Hattingdon has the perfect hat for National Popcorn Day. Naturally. Here it is.
Zea Hattingdon.
Anyone who has ever gone to a movie theater in the US recognizes the red and white striped containers that many of them use for their popcorn. This hat is inspired by those containers — popcorn included. Vivian named the design Zea. Very cute.
Origins unknown
The Holiday Calendar reports, “The origins of this holiday [National Popcorn Day] are currently unknown, at least to us, but many people claim that it started because of the Super Bowl. We’re not sure what the Super Bowl has to do with popcorn, but that is what some people say. Regardless of who started this holiday, however, the one thing we can say for sure is that this holiday has been celebrated since 2005.”
Let us turn our attention to talking about some of the most fascinating facts about popcorn that we could unearth. As we did our research on this holiday, we came across a variety of facts that we thought were pretty interesting. Of course, you’ll ultimately be the judge of just how interesting they really are, so let’s dig right into them and find out.
Did you know . . . ?
Americans eat about 17 billion quarts of popcorn every single year. That’s over 52 quarts for every man, woman, and child in the U.S.
Every year, the amount of popcorn consumed by Americans increases by about 5%.
Not surprisingly, popcorn is the number one snack food in the U.S.
Approximately 66% of all the popcorn eaten in the United States is consumed at home. The other 33% is served at various sporting events, festivals, and movie theaters.
In Illinois, popcorn is the official snack food. The state also has its own Popcorn Day, which has been celebrated since 1958.
The biggest popcorn ball in the world was 12 feet in diameter and weighed over 5,000 pounds. It required 2,000 pounds of corn, 4,900 pounds of sugar, and 280 gallons of corn syrup.
If you’re popping corn at home, then you’ll want to know that two tablespoons of kernels cost about a quarter and make about a quart of popcorn.
Americans buy about 90% of their popcorn in unpopped form.
Most of the popcorn eaten around the world is grown in the United States.
Nebraska produces about 250 million pounds of popcorn every single year.
Nebraska produces 25% of all the popcorn the United States produces each year.
The Aztecs used popcorn during their ceremonies.
Popcorn has more iron than eggs and spinach? Get out of town. Wink. — Vivian.
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P.S. National Today lists January 19th as Popcorn Day. Movie theaters like AMC, Cinemark and Regal, as well as food brands often celebrate with discounts and freebies on their popcorn.
Zea is a girl’s name of Latin origin meaning “grain“.
Slide over pie, it is National Cake Day when cake takes center stage as the dessert of choice.
On most birthdays, the cake is topped with candles no matter their age. Cake is served at showers, weddings, retirements and anniversaries, to name but a few. Add ice cream, and you have America’s two top favorite desserts in the same dish!
Cakes typically contain a combination of flour, sugar, eggs, and butter or oil. Additionally, some variety of liquid, such as milk or water, creates a batter. A leavening agent such as yeast or baking powder helps the cake rise. Flavorful ingredients are often added, for example, chopped nuts, fresh, candied or dried fruit, fruit purees, or extracts. Though we commonly think of cake with frosting or icing, many cakes can be enjoyed with just fruit or other toppings.
Here is Hattingdon modeling two of her birthday cake hats. Delicious! There are more of course. Vivian is rarely satisfied with making just one or two of something.
Anika Multi.
Who can resist chocolate?
Anika Chocolate.
Use #NationalCakeDay on social media.
The Hill Sisters
Have you heard of the mostly unknown sisters behind the song “Happy Birthday to You” — they are Mildred and Patty Hill.
It is a fascinating and sometimes tangled story. We have read quite a few writings on it, and recommend reading the Smithonian’s first. Read it at The Forgotten Sisters Behind ‘Happy Birthday’ at Smithonian Magazine.
The theme for World Hello Day 2024 is “Greeting for Peace.” This theme emphasizes the importance of personal communication in preserving peace and encourages people to greet at least 10 people on November 21st to spread kindness and foster global harmony.
Amani Hattingdon
What a lovely idea. We hope you will join in, and make contact and say hello to as many as you can. Greet everyone you meet with a friendly smile and a wave, and witness the power of communication to build bridges and bring about peace. Look.
Thirty-one winners of the Nobel Peace Prize have stated that World Hello Day carries substantial value as an instrument for preserving peace, and as an occasion that makes it possible for anyone in the world, individual, organization or government, to contribute to the process of creating peace.
The name Amani has a long and fascinating history. It has been used for centuries in Arabic and Swahili cultures, and it is deeply connected to the Islamic faith.
Overall, Amani is a beautiful and meaningful name that is perfect for parents who want to give their child a name that is both unique and full of significance. Amani is gender-neutral, meaning it can be used for both boys and girls. The name has a simple yet powerful sound.
Thank you for visiting with us. It is always nice to see you. — Love, Hattingdon Horses.
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