Among the warmest childhood memories for many of us are those sun-drenched days spent at the beach, tirelessly building sandcastles. The sun warming our skin, the gentle waves lapping at our toes, and those magnificent, fleeting…
International Mahjong Day is celebrated every August 1st in honor of a board game that originated in China and spread around the world. History, features and types of Mahjong Mahjong is a tile-based board game that…
The history behind The Birthday of Potato Chips is as fascinating as the snack itself. On August 24, 1853, railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt was traveling across the United States, inspecting his enterprises. During a stop in…
August 4 is celebrated worldwide as Champagne’s Birthday. On this day in 1668, Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon created a remarkable new drink. Its silvery bubbles rose from the bottom, and the sparkling foam shimmered as…
