Human Interest

"September 9 is...
National Wiener Schnitzel Day

What exactly is Wiener Schnitzel, aka wienerschnitzel? Simply put per Wikipedia it is a very thin, breaded and pan fried cutlet made from veal. It is one of the best known specialties of Viennese cuisine and is a national dish of Austria. It is also a common dish to Germany. The History of Wienerschnitzel enlightens us with the origin of Wiener Schnitzel neither being German nor Austrian."

April 13 is...

HaPPY NaTioNaL SCRaBBLe DaY

"Yes! Indeed, SCRaBBLe is a lot of fun! However, there is more to SCRaBBLe than simply words on a board! It is not just another game. It is a classic. For more than half a century, SCRaBBLe has been challenging the minds of both youth and adults.

A Bit of History...
Scrabble designed by Alfred Mosher Butts when he was a jobless architect in the Depression, was first published commercially in 1948 by James Brunot, one of Butts' friends. Eventually, Scrabble became the world's most popular word game, and it has now sold more than 100 million copies worldwide."
Source: The Complete Guide to Scabble