Today is Friday July 15, 2011

National Gummi Worm Day

It’s National Gummi Worm Day! These yummy candies were created by the German company Trolli in 1981.

Did you know that gummi worms were not the first “gummis” made? That’s right—another familiar candy, the gummi bear, was invented about 60 years before the worm. This first gummi was created by Hans Riegel, the founder of Haribo. It was named because of its rubber-like texture. In fact, "gummi" means “rubber” in German.

These creepy, crawly treats now exist in a variety of flavors. Sweet or sour, red or green, the choice is yours! Grab a bag of your favorite gummi worms and celebrate National Gummi Worm Day!

July is National Ice Cream Month & National Grilling Month

Today is also Barbershop Music Appreciation Day

July is National Ice Cream Month & National Grilling Month

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History for July 15   1904 - The first Buddhist temple in the U.S. was established in Los Angeles, CA. 1916 - The Boeing Co., originally known as Pacific Aero Products, was founded in Seattle by William Boeing. 1968 - Commercial air travel began between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., when the first plane, a Soviet Aeroflot jet, landed at Kennedy International Airport in New York. 1971 - U.S. President Nixon announced he would visit the People's Republic of China to seek a "normalization of relations." 1973 - Nolan Ryan of the California Angels became the first pitcher in two decades to win two no-hitters in a season.

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"A person is not old until regrets take the place of hopes and plans. Work and interest in worthwhile things are the best remedy for aging."

--Scott Nearing