#3 september

On September 3, 1939, Britain declared war on Germany, marking the start of World War II.

JOMP BPC 🍂 3 September 🍂 Mythical Being

After quitting on the 22nd, Ringo Starr rejoins the Beatles after being reassured as to his importance to the group.

Ezzedine Salem (@ezzaldeens-blog): Ezzedine has lost his house and is displaced with his family. He is trying to evacuate himself and his family of 7. (https://gofund.me/1aa11d83) (Vetted by association! Ezzedine is a friend of @savepalestineinfamily19 (vetted by @/femmeintifada on Telegram, active IG accounts, see here and here), see post here for proof. Ezzedine's IG account is ezz.al.20.deen and has been active since 2021.) 

Ahmed Jehad (@ahmad-syam-blog): Ahmed was newly wedded when the current genocide happened. He and his family has been displaced more than 5 times. His young daughter has developed rashes on her skin, and his wife is suffering from hepatitis. They are raising funds to buy basic needs and to evacuate. (https://gofund.me/028d6998) (#171 on the Bees and Watermelons verified fundraiser list. Also vetted by association. Ahmad is the brother of @yousefjehad3 (132 on the Bees and Watermelons verified fundraiser list, shared by 90-ghost, #255 on the verified fundraiser sheet vetted by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi) See post here for proof.)

Mohammed Hassouna (@rehamoworld): Mohammed and his wife Reham have 3 daughters: Toleen (7), Wateen (4), Rateel (2). Wateen has been diagnosed with Osteoporosis, and broke her leg during this genocide, and so she needs immediate medical treatment that are not available in Gaza right now. They are trying to evacuate out of Gaza. (https://gofund.me/e7f878f4) (#320 on the verified fundraiser list by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi. has been promoted by @/gaza-evacuation-funds)

Rania (@ranibra71): Rania is married with 5 children. Her husband suffers from high blood pressure, diabetes, and weak eyesight. They are trying to evacuate to Egypt. (https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=2PCAGRSXEUK3J) (vetted by @/nabulsi) 

Mahmoud Jihad (@mahmodsy): Mahmoud is 21 years old and was studying  Information Technology in uni before his uni was bombed. His father is sick and my brother is undergoing treatment. He wishes to evacuate and continue his studies outside Gaza. (https://gofund.me/c106d785) (#190 on the Bees and Watermelons verified fundraiser list) 

Yasmine & Heba Yasmeen (@yasminsalahmahmoud): Yasmine is 21 years old and was a uni student studying health administration who has been prevented from completing her studies due to the current genocide. She wishes to continue her studiees. Heba has 3 children: Lulu and Celine and Ismail. Celine suffers from blood deficiency, chronic thalassemia (abnormal decrease in red blood cells) and abnormal convulsions. They are trying to evacuate out of Gaza. (https://gofund.me/69f3b079) (Yasmin is a relative of @safaabed8 (vetted by 90-ghost, and number 241 on vetted fundraiser list vetted by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi). See post here for proof.) (Only €265 raised of €40,000 goal)

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 13 July - 25 July.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 26 July -29 July.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 30 July - 1 August.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 2 August - 5 August.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 6 August - 10 August.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 11 August - 14 August.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 15 August - 18 August

Click here for my Masterlist for fundrasiers from 19 August - 21 August

Click here for my Masterlist for fundrasiers from 22 August - 24 August

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 25 August - 28 August

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 29 August - 1 September

How does vetting and verification work? See post here. (also read comments regarding 90-ghost and why we trust the campaigns he has shared)

Click here for my Google Doc with my complete masterlist of all the Palestinian gfm asks I've received, updated daily (along with other verified ways to send aid to Gaza). (I originally compiled it so it is easier for me to answer asks, but since I'm sharing it on my personal IG I might as well share it here too)

See post here for other verified ways to send aid to Gaza.

In the Liturgical calendar, it is the Feast day of St McNisse, baptised by St Patrick, and later consecrated him the first abbot-bishop of Kells, which became the diocese of Connor. 1649 – The Siege of Drogheda begins. 1654 – The first Protectorate parliament meets; Ireland is represented by 30 members. 1658 – Nine years after the Siege of Drogheda starts, Oliver Cromwell dies. He is probably the…

National Skyscraper Day

Skyscrapers have become pretty commonplace in modern times, and National Skyscraper Day is our golden opportunity to appreciate these architectural marvels and feats of engineering. Skyscrapers grace our big cities with their bold presence and define our skylines with mighty buildings that literally seem to scrape the sky. But skyscrapers have only been around for about 130 years. The world’s first skyscraper was completed in 1885 in Chicago and it stood only 138 feet tall, a mere 10 stories that would not even count as a skyscraper today. But the name stuck, and initially any building that towered high over the surrounding structures was dubbed a skyscraper. Over time, our ability to engineer and construct skyscrapers improved drastically, and now a building must have at least 40 floors to be classified as a skyscraper at all. In crowded urban areas where land space is at a premium, skyscrapers allow us to build upwards rather than outwards, converting a single allotment of land area into 40 or more floors of potential living space. For National Skyscraper Day on September 3, we invite you to join us in taking a long look up.

National Skyscraper Day timeline

1870 Elevators Rise in Popularity

According to one of the top NYC PR Firms, the Equitable Life Building in NYC was the first tall office building with an elevator.

1884 The First Skyscraper

Chicago's Home Insurance Building is built; at 138 feet,  it is considered the world's first skyscraper

2010 Burj Khalifa Opens

Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world at 2,722 feet, including the antennae

National Skyscraper Day Activities

Visit the top of your local skyscraper

Explore your local architecture or engineering

Build your own skyscraper

Chances are, you live within visiting distance of a skyscraper, and National Skyscraper Day is the perfect excuse to see your local skyscraper up close. Take a trip to your skyscraper and get a sense of the building from the inside. Ride the elevator (or dare to climb the stairs) to the top of the building and look out the window at the city around you. The top floors of many skyscrapers have restaurants, tours, or other ways to engage visitors, so poke around the offerings at your local skyscraper and have some fun!

Most of us weren't cut out to be architects or engineers, but that doesn't mean you can't appreciate these two crucial professions and what they bring to many aspects of modern life. National Skyscraper Day is a great opportunity to learn about the styles of architecture in your area. Or if you prefer something a little less artsy, you can read up on the engineering challenges that were overcome to construct the skyscrapers near you. Every area is different, and regional construction challenges had an impact on how your local skyscrapers were built.

Most skyscrapers have a steel framework that works to support various curtain walls, but you can make a miniature version at home with building blocks, dry pasta and glue, or even toothpicks and tongue depressors. Decide on your materials ahead of time, and challenge your friends to a skyscraper contest! Give everyone the same amount of building time, and see who can make the tallest skyscraper of all. You could even hold a skyscraper party with a number of teams all competing for that top spot.

Why We Love National Skyscraper Day

Their lofty top-down perspective

They bring the prestige

They combine science and art

No matter how you slice it, there's one thing all skyscrapers have in common — they're tall. A modern-day skyscraper boasts at least 40 floors from bottom to top, and it can offer you some really unparalleled views of the surrounding cityscape. The higher you go, the smaller the bustle on the ground looks, and the tallest skyscrapers around the world can make the people and even the cars seem like tiny little ants. Whether you're struggling with some mundane problems or seeking a more big-picture outlook on life, there's nothing quite like looking down from the top of a skyscraper.

Whenever a new skyscraper makes the list of the world's tallest buildings, it creates a considerable amount of prestige for the city, state, and country it calls home. Skyscrapers really define the skyline from which a city derives a lot of its identity and unique personality. Hosting a skyscraper is really a mark of your city's economic prowess, and cities with more skyscrapers tend to see more business activity than cities with lower rooftops. If you've ever opted for a hotel's penthouse suite or felt impressed by a top-floor corner office, you've experienced the allure of skyscraper prestige firsthand.

Though the official origins of National Skyscraper Day are unknown, it remains clear that skyscrapers are a true testament to the awesomeness of humanity. They are gargantuan projects that rely on heavy-duty science and the artistry of design in equal measure. Skyscrapers require brilliant architects who can design beautiful buildings that will proudly feature in the city skyline for generations to come. But skyscrapers also rely on ingenious engineers to turn architectural designs into a real-world plan of action founded on modern scientific principles.