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National Fast Food Day

It’s National Fast Food Day! The concept of ready-cooked food for sale can be attributed to the Ancient Romans. In many cities, street stands or "thermopoliums" (small pub-like shops) offered hot sausages, bread, and wine to patrons on-the-go. Thousands of years later, in 1867, the first American fast food restaurant opened in New York. It was a hotdog stand on Coney Island!

Today, fast food is an American staple. There are over 300,000 fast food restaurants in the United States alone, making it nearly impossible to drive down the road without going by at least one fast food chain restaurant.

Need more proof of the popularity of fast food? In 1970, U.S. consumers spent $6 billion on fast food. Thirty years later in 2000, U.S. consumers spent $110 billion! Take part in this American tradition and enjoy National Fast Food Day!

November is Family Literacy Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month & National Pet Adoption Month

This week is American Education Week

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History for November 16   1776 - British troops captured Fort Washington during the American Revolution. 1933 - The United States and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations for the first time. 1973 - U.S. President Nixon signed the Alaska Pipeline measure into law. 1978 - The movie version of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" opened. The Bee Gees, Peter Frampton and Billy Preston made their acting debuts in the movie. 1982 - An agreement was announced on the 57th day of a strike by National Football League (NFL) players. _________________________________________________________ Act as if the future of the Universe depends on what you do, while laughing at yourself for thinking that your actions make any difference. --Buddhist Teaching