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[IceWizard]

17 June 2017


World Juggling Day



Swirling and looping, rising and falling, the juggler’s tools fly through the air with an elegance surprising in pins and rings, knives and hatchets. World Juggling Day recognizes the amazing feats of dexterity and skill required by their demanding art form. The types of things you can juggle and the styles of juggling are truly far and wide, and some of the most demanding don’t even require that they leave your hands. If you’ve ever been amazed by the seeming magic worked by a juggler’s hands, then World Juggling Day is your opportunity to show them some recognition.

History of World Juggling Day

World Juggling day was established by the International Juggler’s Association, and is dedicated to preserving and spreading the history of the art of juggling. Juggling as an art form is far older than most people credit, going back well over 4,000 years. The first evidence of juggling as an art form goes back to the wall of a tomb in Egypt. A group of women are seen dancing and performing with up to three balls.

Other forms of juggling can be found in China, where the ancient Chu warrior Xiong Yiliao was reported to practice nòngwán, the art of “throwing multiple objects up and down without dropping.” Apparently, his skills were so profound that he stepped out between the armies of Chu and Song, and promptly juggled nine balls, so astounding the Song troops that they turned and fled in terror. Such is the magic of juggling.

From there on evidence of juggling can be found in Greece, the Roman Empire, on into Medieval Europe and modern day. Even the Native American’s have a strong history of traditional juggling, there’s even evidence of cultures having juggled with their feet. It’s somehow surprising that it took until 1947 for the International Jugglers’ Association to be formed.



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Eat Your Vegetables Day



They come in every color of the rainbow, almost every believable shape and size, and the flavors they bring to the table are absolutely astounding. Whether you’re just talking about the staple vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions that we all get from the store, or the diverse range of vegetables that come from around the world like Bok Choy and watercress, we’ve all been eating them our whole lives. Eat Your Vegetables Day is dedicated to getting people eating their veggies, and also in spreading awareness of their diversity and necessity in a healthy diet.

History of Eat Your Vegetables Day

The history of Eat Your Vegetables Day starts with an awareness of nutrition and the role it plays in a healthy lifestyle. Vegetables have always played an important role in the lives of humans, all the way back to when we were simply hunter-gatherers. Vegetables were one of the hallmarks of civilization, and are arguably the reason we settled and stopped being nomads, we couldn’t travel anymore when we planted our crops, we had to be there to tend them as they grew.

As we cemented our ability to produce them they stopped being an opportunistic part of our diet, and instead became a foundation part of our culture and cuisine. As time went on we established that there were benefits to eating them, better health and growth, but it wasn’t until much later that science confirmed what we already knew.

Eventually, it was established that yes, they were a vital source of nutrients that were hard or impossible to get from an animal source. These nutrients can help to prevent heart disease and decrease bone loss, offset diabetes, and even improve the health of your hair and skin.

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June 17 Birthdays



Venus Williams - 37




Barry Manilow - 74





June 17th

2006: The Rolling Stones announced that Ron Wood entered rehab for alcohol dependency. He did rejoin their A Bigger Bang tour when it resumed in July.

1997: Fans rioted during an Ozzfest concert at the Polaris Amphitheatre in Columbus, OH after Pantera singer Phil Anselmo announced that Ozzy Osbourne would not be performing due to a sore throat. Members of the other bands on the bill had performed thirty-five minutes of Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath songs before Anselmo broke the news that Osbourne would not be performing.

1991: Van Halen released their ninth album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge which went on to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart & went on to sell three million copies in the U.S.

1989: Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with their duet “Close My Eyes Forever”. This would be both Ford & Osbourne’s only top ten single in the U.S.

1987: Real estate agent Vittoria Hohman filed a lawsuit against Motley Crue & promoters Beach Club Promotions for allegedly suffering hearing loss after attending a concert in December 1985 at St. Petersburg, FL’s Bayfront Center which Hohman attended with her daughter. The case would later be settled out of court.

1980: Led Zeppelin kicked off their Tour Over Europe at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany. This would be their final tour.

1978: Jefferson Starship cancelled their appearance at Germany’s Lorelei Festival due to Grace Slick being too inebriated to perform.

1972: The Grateful Dead played for the last time with founding member, organist Ron “Pigpen” McKernan at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

1967: Jefferson Airplane peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Somebody to Love” which was their first top ten single in the U.S.



Birthdays:

Gregg Rolie - Keyboardist for Santana & Journey born in 1947