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National Eye Exam Month timeline

1900s

Ophthalmology clears up some vision issues

Several subspecialties are introduced to focus on particular areas or diseases of the eye, including cataracts, glaucoma, pediatrics, and oncology.

1851

Overall eye exam instrumentation improves

Hermann von Helmholtz invents the ophthalmoscope, an instrument for inspecting the retina and other parts of the eye.

1805

The original eye hospital opens

The first hospital dedicated to the practice of ophthalmics opens in London. It still exists, and is known as Moorfields Eye Hospital.

800 BC

The first ophthalmologists begin to practice

In 800 BC, an Indian surgeon named Sushruta describes 76 ocular diseases, as well as several ophthalmological techniques and instruments.

This August, observe National Eye Exam Month by learning about ways to keep your vision clear and healthy. As we age, getting a baseline eye exam can detect early signs of disease or damage to your eyes. Ophthalmologists recommend periodic eye exams every 2-4 years from the ages of 40 to 65, and every 1-2 years after the age of 65. While most symptoms are often disregarded, getting a simple checkup and following a doctor 19s orders can greatly lower risks of more severe and future damage, and you can continue to enjoy healthy vision.

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Serendipity is the term for a 1Chappy accident 1D or a 1Cpleasant surprise. 1D Thus, Serendipity Day encourages people to look for and notice those unexpected good things that are always out there, if we have the eyes to see them. In fact, the creators of this holiday believe that serendipity is no accident at all, but an attitude or a lifestyle in which you are always reaching for those unexpected things and expecting happy surprises to occur.

I know I got excited by etymologies just a few days ago (see Chauvin Day), but bear with me again. I learned something new and I found it fascinating!

The word serendipity was coined in the mid 1700s by a man named Horace Walpole. In a letter to a friend, he explained how he had created the term from a Persian fairy tale known in English as The Three Princes of Serendip. The story tells of three princes who were banished from the kingdom of Serendip (another term for Sri Lanka) in order to prove their worth. As they wander the world, 1Cserendipitous 1D moments occur to them time after time, in a rather unbelievable amount, much like some children 19s stories, where they just happen to run across the perfect place or the clue to solve the mystery, or old, corny superhero movies, where they just happen to have the antidote lying around.

In other words, it seems like Walpole first created the word serendipity as some mild ridicule of these 1Chappy accidents 1D and now the term is a favorite inspirational line everywhere: 1Cseek serendipity! 1D

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World UFO Day timeline

1952

Birth of 'UFO'

The term 18UFO 19 for Unidentified Flying Object was coined by US Air Force officer Edward Ruppelt

July 1947

The Roswell Incident

Farmers in Roswell, New Mexico report hearing a large crash, and later citizens recover wreckage of what is purported to be a flying saucer.

1561

Nuremberg Sightings

A broadsheet reports widespread sightings of a celestial phenomenon over Nuremberg.

1CI want to believe. 1D These are the words of notorious X-Files hero Fox Mulder, who convinced an entire generation that the truth is out there 13 we just have to find it. But on July 2, it won 19t only be sci-fi enthusiasts trying out their ET sleuthing skills, as everyone on planet earth will have to opportunity to celebrate World UFO Day. UFOs have been the stuff of legend for centuries, but it wasn 19t until the 1950s that freaky flying saucers grabbed national and international mainstream attention. Since then, UFOs have captured the minds of old and young alike, and witness 19 stories have proliferated around the world. World UFO Day serves as a way for everyone to come together and watch the skies on the same night in search of UFOs, but that 19s not its only purpose. Many see the holiday as a way to spread knowledge and awareness of UFOs, making a case for their existence, and hoping to make disciples out of the dubious. So why July 2? For many, this date represents the anniversary of the famed and all-but-confirmed 1947 incident in Roswell, New Mexico. Believers claim a UFO crash landed here, deep in the American southwest, but that the government has been covering it up ever since. What do you believe?

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Every June 1 marks the start of Black Lives Matter Month, an opportunity for all Americans to make a stand against racism and racially-motivated violence

There 19s a point during every year where we experience the longest period of sunlight we will experience throughout the entire year. With the exception of the extreme northern and southern portions of the planet, there will be no day longer than this pivotal day, the Summer Solstice. The sun will spend the longest time in the sky, and provide us with the greatest amount of light of any time of the year, and Daylight Appreciation Day is dedicated to celebrating this celestial event.

History of Daylight Appreciation Day

Since time out of mind mankind has been aware of the ever-changing pattern of the year, the cycling of long periods of night to long periods of daylight. In the past these events were assigned mystical elements, marking the transition of some great sun god from the land of the living to the land of the dead, to ultimately be reborn in deep winter when the days began getting longer again. In most cultures a great ceremony was held around both these events, commemorating the glory days of the Gods strength, and his ultimate passing into the dark to be reborn once again.

These days were marked with great feasts, as the ancients knew that the plants and animals that grew and thrived required the sun to grow, and thus was vital to humanities continued existance. Recently we 19ve come to understand that this is all part of a natural cosmic dance and a result of the rotation of the Earth, it 19s orbit around the sun, and the way it is angled on its axial tilt. All that aside, Daylight Appreciation Day marks the longest day of the year, and reminds us all to get out and celebrate while the sun is still with us.

How to celebrate Daylight Appreciation Day

Pretty straightforward really! You get outside and spend some time under the safest nuclear furnace we know of, the sun! Picnics and walks in the forest are some of the best ways to spend Daylight Appreciation Day, remembering that the year to come will only get darker with every passing day until we 19re full in the depths of winter. If you 19ve found yourself entombed in your cubicle, shoveling out work for others to go out and spend their day in the sun, take a day off and remind yourself there 19s an outdoors. Go swimming, have a barbecue, get friends and family together, and have a great Daylight Appreciation Day!

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Take Back the Lunch Break Day was created by Tork, the leading professional hygiene brand, in 2018 in response to the decline of the employee lunch break in today 19s 24/7 work culture.

According to research conducted by Tork, employees who take a lunch break score higher on a wide range of engagement metrics, including job satisfaction and productivity. Tork 19s study also revealed that nearly 90 percent of employees consider the ability to take a lunch break critical when accepting a new job.

However, once they are on the job, the average lunch break is less than 30 minutes for more than half of North American workers 13 barely enough time to purchase a meal, let alone enjoy it. That is why Tork created National Take Back the Lunch Break Day -to help improve workplace morale, satisfaction and productivity across North America.

The Tork Take Back the Lunch Break idea is simple: with more workers taking their lunch break, we can improve workplaces and worker happiness!

On the third Friday in June, North American workers are encouraged to take back their lunch breaks. Why? Because there has been an increasing trend to take less frequent and shorter lunch breaks, affecting employee morale and well-being.

According to Tork 19s research, only one in three employees are engaged at work. Because engagement affects productivity, happiness and job satisfaction, it is time employees and employers across North America stepped up to the plate 13 the lunch plate that is! Break the cycle of skipping lunch or eating in front of a computer.

Get away from your desk and enjoy some fresh air, a real lunch and some social interaction. Use #takebacklunch to share your lunch break experience on social media.

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Ways Teens Can Become The Best Versions Of Themselves

Accept yourself

As Christina Aguilera once said, "you are beautiful no matter what they say."

Love the people around you

Because your family, friends, and teammates love you right back.

Eat healthy

When you fill your body with healthy, wholesome food, your mind will feel good, too.

Excerise

Exercise makes you happier, healthier, and helps you stay connected with your body and mind.

Respect the planet

When you take care of the Earth, it inspires you to take care of yourself.

There 19s no better time to inspire confidence in high school and middle school students than National Teen Self-Esteem Month. In May, we make an extra effort to counter self-worth and self-image problems teens may face. Sponsored by I Am Worth More, a nonprofit that connects teens to resources and helps them increase their positive entertainment intake, National Teen Self-Esteem Month unites teens, parents, and teachers all around the country. We come together to focus on the importance of supporting teens 14helping them voice their needs, share their perspectives, and build a healthy outlook of themselves.

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National Soy Foods Month timeline

2016

Red, white, and beans?

Nearly one-third of the world 19s soybean supply comes from America.

1765

Soy comes to the West

An American colonist in Georgia planted the first soybean seed from China.

712 AD

Soybeans appear in Japanese literature

The earliest Japanese textual reference to the soybean is in the classic Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters).

Unknown

Soybeans are discovered

Soybeans were a crucial crop in East Asia long before written records began. There is evidence for soybean domestication around 7000 BC in China, 5000 BC in Japan, and 1000 BC in Korea.

Looking for the perfect alternative to 1Cvending machine 1D snacks? This April, celebrate National Soy Foods Month and discover the popular substitute to today 19s traditional grab-and-go bites. Soy foods are loaded with healthy nutrients and protein. They also have lower cholesterol and saturated fat levels than animal foods. The result? A multitude of healthy snack options for you and your family.

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National Mentoring Month timeline

2000s

Technology Defines a Generation

With the use of new technology, many millennial and gen-x generations focused the use of mentoring on individual development, instead of a career shift.

1988

The International Mentoring Association is Formed

One of the largest mentoring programs today was first started by a small group of individuals interested in connecting youth to older mentors in Michigan.

750 B.C.E

The Creation of the Word Mentor

The word mentor is believed to arise from the "Mentor" character from Homer 19s 1COdyssey. 1D

Success comes with learning and what better way than with a mentor! Thanking your mentors might feel a little silly or embarrassing, but gratefulness goes a long way. The custom of mentoring is so traditional it even dates back before Greek mythology. In the book, 1CThe Odyssey, 1D there is a character 14called the mentor 14whose sole purpose is to guide others in life. Mentoring does not only include professional development. You can also be mentored in beauty, life skills, craftsmanship and hobbies. January is best known for National Mentoring Month and giving your time back to those who help you.

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