Today is...
National Strawberry Day

It’s National Strawberry Day! Today we pay homage to one of the most popular fruits in the world. Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen every year, so they are often called the “taste of spring.” The bright red juicy berries are both delicious and incredibly good for you. Each bite is packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.
People have been enjoying strawberries and their health benefits for centuries. In fact, the Ancient Romans believed that strawberries could cure fevers, fainting, inflammation, and several other ailments. They also used the berries for teeth whitening!
To celebrate National Strawberry Day, enjoy a fresh bowl of strawberries and cream, a strawberry smoothie, a piece of toast smothered in strawberry jam, or a scoop of strawberry ice cream. Enjoy!

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Today is also  National Kahlua Day & International Polar Bear Day


February is Black History Month & Potato Lover's Month & National Weddings Month

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History for February 27 1827 - The first Mardi Gras celebration was held in New Orleans. 1883 - Oscar Hammerstein patented the first cigar-rolling machine. 1922 - The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the 19th Amendment that guaranteed women the right to vote. 1960 - The Miracles made their first TV appearance on "American Bandstand." 1974 - "People" magazine was first issued by Time-Life (later known as Time-Warner). 1991 - U.S. President George Bush announced live on television that "Kuwait is liberated." 1999 - Colin Prescot and Andy Elson set a new hot air balloon endurance record when they had been aloft for 233 hours and 55 minutes. The two were in the process of trying to circumnavigate the Earth. 2000 - ABC-TV aired the "The Beach Boys" TV movie. ________________________________________________________ "Do not be interested in the quantity of people who respect and admire you, but in their quality. If bad people dislike you, so much the better." --Lucius Annaeus Seneca