Today is Thursday July 28, 2011

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National Milk Chocolate Day

Chocoholics unite—it’s National Milk Chocolate Day!

How is milk chocolate different from other chocolates? It's a mix of cocoa solid with either dry or condensed milk. While dark chocolate is usually a baking ingredient, this sweet treat is used to make many chocolate-coated candy bars. It’s also great on its own, tucked inside a s’more or melted into hot chocolate.

Did you know that chocolate actually has mood-enhancing benefits? That’s right—chocolate can make you happy! This is due to the fact that it contains a stimulant called theobromine and a compound called anandamide. Now that’s a reason to celebrate!

Today, enjoy milk chocolate your favorite way. Happy Milk Chocolate Day!

July is National Ice Cream Month & National Grilling Month

"Images and text courtesy of MyPunchbowl.com" -- http://www.mypunchbowl.com/

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History for July 28   1821 - Peru declared its independence from Spain. 1939 - Judy Garland recorded "Over the Rainbow." 1951 - The Walt Disney film "Alice in Wonderland" was released. 1957 - Jerry Lee Lewis made his television debut on "The Steve Allen Show." 1973 - Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett were married. 1994 - Kenny Rogers (Texas Rangers) pitched the 14th perfect game in major league baseball history. 2000 - Kathie Lee Gifford made her final appearance as co-host of the ABC talk show "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee."

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"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees."

--Dolores Ibarruri