National Pretzel Day
Did you know that pretzels were invented by monks? They used to use the inter-connected sections of pretzels to help children understand the Christian Trinity of "Father, Son, and Holy Ghost." It wasn't long before pretzels were used to represent the marriage knot and were found at many weddings. Despite their royal statuses, pretzels were also a convenient way to feed the poor. People used to line up not for soup, but for their daily pretzel.
While soft pretzels have gained enormous popularity at sporting events, carnivals, and festivals all over the world, the crunchy hard pretzel evolved overtime. Hard pretzels came about when a baker put some pretzels in the oven and forgot about them. Because these pretzels were baked too long and had not risen, they turned dark, hard, and crunchy. They were instantly a wild success!
To celebrate National Pretzel Day, try making some delicious homemade pretzels with your favorite toppings. Some suggestions: cinnamon and sugar, salt, or chocolate glazed.. mmm! Enjoy!
April is National Grilled Cheese Month
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On this day in History:
1929 - The first non-stop flight from England to India was completed.
1964 - The Boston Celtics won their sixth consecutive NBA title. They won two more before the streak came to an end.
1975 - B.J. Thomas had the longest title of a number one song at the top of the "Billboard" popular music chart. The song was "(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song."
1983 - Dow Jones Industrial Average broke 1,200 for first time.
Quote of the Day:
"There is only one success -- to be able to spend your life in your own way." --Christopher Morley
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