Posted on 10/03/2023 6:55:26 AM PDT by Red Badger
NATIONAL FRUIT AT WORK DAY
On the first Tuesday in October, National Fruit at Work Day encourages some fruitiness to get you through the day. Not only is fruit tasty, but it's good for you, too.
#FruitAtWorkDay
It might surprise you what constitutes a fruit, too. For example, an avocado qualifies as a fruit, not a vegetable. Combine this superfood with some peppers and tomatoes (also fruit) and the nutritional bonuses will keep adding up.
Another surprising fruit is the eggplant. This purple fruit falls into the berry categories. Bring on the Parmesan. The tomato also falls under the berry family.
Joining the drupe family along with raspberries, the olive gives us added options for exploring the day.
The observance takes place during a time of year when many stone fruits come into season. Apples, pears, and more are ripe and delicious. Beyond the traditional fruits, squash also qualifies for this holiday. Their fall flavors blend well with other foods in season.
Don't limit yourself to the traditional idea of fruit during this occasion. Since many of the fruits we think of as vegetables are in season, it's an excellent time to enjoy them.
Benefits
Fruit offers many advantages over other snacking choices we make every day.
All-natural – Fruit comes in the packages they were grown in. Each piece has no added calories, fillers or artificial flavorings.
High fiber – Natural fiber found in fruit
Energy source – While we love our coffee, fruit also adds a natural boost of energy.
Improves memory – Fruits high in antioxidants, vitamin k, folate, and monounsaturated fats improve brain function.
HOW TO OBSERVE FRUIT AT WORK DAY
It's simple. Pack some fruit and bring it to work. Snack on it throughout the day. Enjoy it for lunch. Share it with co-workers. Be sure to pack some for the kids and spouse, too. Try out new recipes with exotic fruits or bring out the old favorites.
Either way, get fruity. Show your enthusiasm for fruit.
Use #FruitAtWorkDay to share your fruitiest adventures on social media.
NATIONAL FRUIT AT WORK DAY HISTORY
The Fruit Guys founded National Fruit At Work Day in 2000 to promote the benefits of eating fruit at work. They urge eating fruit at work all year long, but especially on Fruit at Work Day. Some people even dress up like fruit, act fruity, or even wear fruit to show their excitement for the day.
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October 3rd Celebrated History
1899
Thomas S. Thurman receives a patent for a "Pneumatic carpet cleaner" under patent No. 634,042. The device blew debris into a receptacle. Thurman designed the horse-drawn contraption to go door to door offering cleaning services. About two years later, the first patents for cleaners similar to the ones we used today were invented. They used suction to remove dust and dirt.
1911
The Corn Products Refining Company trademarks the term "Mazola" for their edible corn oil. The trademark is currently owned by ACH Food Companies, Inc. which also owns the trademarks for Durkee, Spice Kitchens, Argo, Kingsford's, and Golden Griddle among others.
1919
In the third game of the World Series, Cincinnati right-handed pitcher Adolfo Luque becomes the first Latino to appear in baseball's championship series. Nicknamed Dolf, he took the mound in the 9th inning of the third game against the White Sox. While he retired the side, there was no recovering the game for Cincinnati. He made his second appearance during game seven, another loss for the team. Cincinnati went on to win the series 5-3. Eight White Sox players would be accused of game-fixing in a scandal that would rock baseball.
1949
WERD in Atlanta beings broadcasting. It's the first African American owned and operated radio station in the United States. As a hub of the African American community, it also provided a voice to Martin Luther King Jr.'s sermons and announcements. While the station exists now only in an online format broadcast by the current building owner, Rici de Forest. At one time, the building even housed a Madam C.J. Walker salon. The space has since been transformed into a museum dedicated to WERD, and Madam C.J. Walker.
1955
Children's programming gets a boost from the debut of both Captain Kangaroo and the Mickey Mouse Club.
1960
CBS debuts the Andy Griffith Show starring Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor, Don Knotts as Barney Fife, Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee, and Ron Howard as Opie Taylor. Other featured characters included Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle and George Lindsey as Goober Pyle. The show aired for eight seasons, the first six all in black and white.
1992
Maurizio Damilano sets a world record for the fastest walk of 30 kilometers. The former Olympic champion walked the distance in 2 hours, 1 minute and 44 seconds in the Italian city of Cuneo.
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October 3rd Celebrated Birthdays
John Gorrie - 1803
The mother of necessity struck this physician in 1851 while malaria and yellow fever called for methods to cool patients. Gorie set to work and the resulting invention provided the first air conditioning and refrigeration. He received patent No. 8080 for his invention in 1851 for the Improved process for the artificial production of ice.
Sophie Treadwell - 1885
Throughout her career, the playwright wrote, directed, and produced many of her plays. She wrote more than 40 plays, her most well-known is the 1928 drama Machinal. During World War I, she became one of the first accredited female foreign war correspondents and reported on the war from France for several months, and served as a nurse.
Natalie Savage Carlson - 1906
The prolific children's author earned the Newbery Award for her novel The Family Under the Bridge. She's also the author of The Empty Schoolhouse and Surprise in the Mountains, among many others.
Frank Pantridge - 1916
Numerous lives have been changed thanks to this Northern Irish physician's invention of the portable defibrillator. His invention revolutionized emergency medicine around the world.
Nancy Mudge - 1929
Nicknamed "Smudgie," the infielder played six seasons in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. Following her baseball career, Mudge became a physical education teacher in Minnesota.
Chubby Checker - 1941
The legendary rock & roll performer is best known for starting "The Twist" dance craze in the 1960s. He also recorded "Pony Time" and "Limbo Rock" among others.
Kathryn Sullivan - 1951
The American geologist became the first woman to walk in space. The NASA astronaut also served on three Space Shuttle missions.
Gwen Stefani - 1969
The award-winning singer and songwriter rose to stardom as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the band No Doubt. She also launched a successful solo career and serves as a judge on the NBC competition show The Voice.
This must be part of the October Fag Month celebration
I know a couple of fruits where I work.
When is National Bite a Pillow Day?
Lol!
some let Buttigieg know.
LOL! he probably celebrates it and is marked on his calendar!............
he’s lobbying for Pastrami Day.
You mean “HARD SALAMI DAY”!.............
Pastrami Day was January 24th:
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-hot-pastrami-sandwich-day-january-14
I think it’s also National Planet admiration day. Yeah, you can guess the planet.
*sigh* “I could stare at Uranus all night.”
yes i did!! ugh what a perv he is
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