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Today is:
Safer Internet Day
National Toothache Day
National Pizza Day

Quotes of the Day:
“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow.”― Mary Anne Radmacher

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”― Maya Angelou

“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop the other people.”
― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture

Music of the Day:

Super Bowl 2021 Medley - Instant Parody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHmKpbgVHxI

On This Day In History:
1969 1st flight of the Boeing 747 jumbo jet
1990 Spacecraft Galileo flies by Venus at an altitude of 10,000 miles (16,000 km) in a gravity assist maneuver to gain speed on its way to Jupiter
1997 Fox cartoon series "Simpsons" airs 167th episode the longest-running animated series in cartoon history
2020 Fastest supersonic New York to London journey made by British Airways Boeing 747-436 in four hours and 56 minutes, speeds of 1,327 km/h / 825 mph due to Storm Ciara
2020 Deaths from COVID-19 virus overtake those of Sars (2003) with 813 deaths worldwide, with more than 34,800 known infections

Safer Internet Day

Get your modems going, because February 9 is Safer Internet Day! These days you can do almost anything on the Internet. You can play games, connect with friends, purchase that new outfit you didn’t think you needed but now know you do. It’s an extraordinary feeling to have an infinite amount of access to information and entertainment at your fingertips. The world wide web has come a long way from the Yahoo Geocities and the “You’ve Got Mail” of yesteryear. On February 9 we acknowledge these vast developments and the difficulties that may come with these changes by observing Safer Internet Day.

SAFER INTERNET DAY TIMELINE
1990
Happy Birthday, Internet
Computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web.

2004
The Beginnings of the Safer Internet Day
It started as a proposal for the EU SafeBoarders project.

2009
Safer Internet Day Committees Introduced
Committees were promoted to increase awareness, hoping to bolster the safety of the Internet around the world.

2012
Received Official Recognition in the USA
The United States of America recognized the importance of Internet safety by granting official recognition of the day.

HOW TO OBSERVE SAFER INTERNET DAY
Attend the Safer Internet Day conference
Every year, non-profit ConnectSafely.org holds a large conference promoting internet awareness for numerous age groups. In past years, representatives from Microsoft, Facebook, Google and more have hosted panel discussions, musicians, and speaking events. The day long event aims to make the Internet a better place for a diverse group of users.

Discuss safe Internet practices
If you can't attend a conference, don't fret. Discussing ways to make the Internet a better and safer place for people is an important step in the progress towards using the world wide web in a responsible manner. Talking with older and younger generations alike helps articulate fears and hopes for the future and establish a goal for proper Internet etiquette.

Teach yourself good Internet habits
Just because you're skilled in the art of using the Internet doesn't mean you know everything about it. Read the myriad of material that the Safer Internet Day supporting websites provide for children and adults alike. The resources are informative and helpful in understanding the different obstacles that a present-day Internet user grapples with every time they open a new browser.

WHY SAFER INTERNET DAY IS IMPORTANT
It's an excuse to learn about the Internet
Thousands of new websites are created each day. With the amount of new content generated, it's important to be aware of the ever changing landscape of the Internet. Awareness of the evolving space should be a top priority for adults and children.

It's celebrated globally
Safer Internet Day is a day that is recognized in almost 130 countries. From the United States to the United Kingdom, from Poland to Panama, these countries and the many in between, all have their own way of observing the important day.

Major companies support the day
Students, teachers, and parents aren't the only groups that care about Safer Internet Day. Global brands understand the importance of keeping the world wide web safe for users as well. Facebook, Google, and Twitter are all committed to supporting a better and safer Internet.

https://nationaltoday.com/safer-internet-day/

National Toothache Day

National Toothache Day, which falls on February 9, serves as a kind reminder of the benefits and overall importance of dental hygiene. Toothaches, scientifically known as odontalgia, are exactly what they sound like, the pain generated from either one or multiple teeth. A toothache can make it difficult to eat, sleep, or sometimes even talk. While they are not worth celebrating, we all can hear up the ways to stop them for good.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL TOOTHACHE DAY
While the origins of National Toothache Day are not clear, the unofficial holiday serves to remind people that looking out for your own oral well-being is of utmost importance to live a happy, healthy, and long life.

However, the history of the science that does tackle toothaches does go a bit farther. Dentistry is one of the oldest medical professions, with evidence being found as far back as 7000 BC. However, it wasn’t until 5000 B.C. that descriptions related to diseases related to teeth were discovered.

By the eighteenth century, dentistry had become a more defined and refined profession, reaching an important cornerstone when Pierre Fauchard, a French surgeon, published his influential book, The Surgeon Dentist, a Treatise on Teeth, which defined a comprehensive system for caring for and treating teeth, up to implementing dental fillings and discovering that sugar was a major factor in tooth decay.

In 1859, twenty-six dentists met in Niagara Falls, New York to form an overseeing entity they deemed the American Dental Association, ADA, composed of a national representative organization of dentists dedicated to encouraging high professional standards and scientific research, as well as trying to reach the general population about the importance of dental hygiene.

In 1873, Colgate had mass-produced the first toothpaste, and mass-produced toothbrushes followed suit, assuring everyone had some sort of access to tooth-cleaning products. However, good brushing habits were not mainstream in America until after the end of World War II, when soldiers stationed abroad brought the concept of proper dental hygiene back to their home country, and now, between straightening, whitenings, and much more processes, people give their teeth the attention they deserve.

NATIONAL TOOTHACHE DAY TIMELINE
5000 BC
Toothpaste origins
Egyptians are believed to have started using a paste to clean their teeth made out of powdered ox hooves', ashes, and burnt eggshells

1498
First instance of toothbrushes
People in China first cleaned their teeth with bristled brushes made out of bamboo or bone.

1830s
Painful but effective
The tooth key was invented with the function to remove teeth when necessary.

2000s
Toothache Day was first celebrated
Although Toothache Day is widely celebrated now, no one seems to know who created it.

NATIONAL TOOTHACHE DAY FAQS
When is National Toothache Day?
National Toothache Day occurs annually on February 9. Take this day to educate yourself on toothaches and how to prevent one from occurring.

When should I visit the dentist?
A regular yearly check to a dentist or a specialist is a good way to make sure to keep up the long-term health of your teeth. But you should visit a dentist if you notice any issue that causes discomfort, such as sensitivity, bleeding gums, broken teeth, cavities, or persistent toothaches.

Why do I need to floss?
Flossing completes the cleaning that brushing may miss. It manages to clean the plaque between teeth and under the gumline. If you don’t, this plaque can affect your teeth and gums in the long run, even to the point of having your teeth come loose.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL TOOTHACHE DAY
Make a promise to brush and floss
Refocus your efforts on your oral health and vow to brush and floss twice a day. Set yourself up for success by stocking up on toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss.

Learn how to care for a toothache
Start by rinsing your mouth with warm saltwater and putting an icepack on your cheek to numb the area. If pain persists for more than two days, see a dentist.

Schedule regular dental appointments
Along with brushing and flossing daily, regular visits to your dentist can help prevent all tooth problems, including toothaches. Schedule cleanings twice per year and make sure to go, even with a busy schedule.

5 FACTS ABOUT TEETH
Teeth can’t regenerate
Teeth are the only part of the human body that can’t heal itself.

38 days
Is the average amount of time spent by a person in their lifetime brushing their teeth.

Happens to everyone
Around three out of every four Americans will get at least one cavity by age 17

Like fingerprints
No two people have the same set of teeth, not even identical twins.

The toughest
The enamel on teeth is the hardest part in all your body, even more so than bone.

WHY NATIONAL TOOTHACHE DAY IS IMPORTANT
It reminds us about oral health
Do you brush and floss two times per day? Taking time to think about and prioritize your oral health is an important step in keeping your teeth healthy and pain-free.

Toothaches encourage us to go for cleanings
After having one, you'll never want to have another again. While no fun, toothaches can help us be more proactive about visiting our dentists and scheduling regular cleanings.

Toothaches remind us to avoid sugar
Sugary foods can be a big reason people develop toothaches and other oral health problems. If you're trying to prevent a toothache, you'll likely avoid sugary foods which, in turn, may improve your overall health.

https://nationaltoday.com/national-toothache-day/

National Pizza Day

Join us on February 9 as we celebrate National Pizza Day! It’s hard to imagine that before World War II, pizza was little known outside of Italy or Italian immigrant communities. This cheesy disc went from a niche cultural meal to the star of the show anywhere it turns up! Let’s hear it for pizza!

HISTORY OF NATIONAL PIZZA DAY
Though flatbreads with toppings were consumed by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks, the modern birthplace of the pizza is southwestern Italy’s Campania region, home to Naples. Founded around 600 BC as a Greek settlement, Naples in the 1700s and early 1800s was a thriving waterfront city. Technically an independent kingdom, it was notorious for its throngs of working poor, or lazzaroni. These Neapolitans required inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly. Pizza — flatbreads with toppings that can be eaten for every meal — fulfilled this need. These early pizzas featured tasty toppings such as tomatoes, cheese, oil, anchovies, and garlic. More well off Italian authors judged Naples’ innovation, often calling their eating habits disgusting.

In 1861, Italy finally unified, and King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited Naples in 1889. Legend says that the traveling pair became bored with their steady diet of French cuisine and asked for an assortment of pizzas from the city’s Pizzeria Brandi, founded in 1760. The variety the queen enjoyed the most was called pizza mozzarella, a pie topped with the soft white cheese, red tomatoes, and green basil — much resembling the Italian flag. Since then, this particular choice of toppings has been dubbed the Margherita pizza.

However, even with the Queen’s love for the dish, pizza would remain little known in Italy beyond Naples’ borders until the 1940s. Across the sea, immigrants to the United States from Naples were replicating their flatbreads in New York and other American cities. They were coming for factory jobs, but accidentally made a culinary statement. Relatively quickly, the flavors and aromas of pizza began to intrigue non-Neapolitans and non-Italians alike.

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY TIMELINE
1861
Queen Margherita Lends Her Name
King Umberto and Queen Margherita of the newly unified Italy visit Naples and the Margherita pizza gets its name.

Late 1940s
Post-War Pie
Immigrants to New York in the 1940s brought along the Neopolitan delight that is pizza.

1943
Deep Dish Comes on the Scene
Pizzeria Uno in Chicago invents the deep dish pizza, sparking the still unsettled debate of whether a casserole can really be a pizza.

1958
Pizza the Hut
The leading chain pizza restaurant was founded in Wichita, Kansas

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY - SURVEY RESULTS
Info gathered by one of the top Restaurant Marketing Agencies:

Additional Survey Findings
SOME AMERICANS TAKE THEIR PIZZA LOVE TO NEW EXTREMES
According to the survey, 3% of Americans would rather eat pizza than have a boyfriend or girlfriend. The response among females was slightly higher—4% would rather eat pizza than have a boyfriend, compared to 3% of males who say the same.

FULL RANKING OF AMERICA’S FAVORITE PIZZA BRANDS
#1: Pizza Hut (31%)
#2: Papa John’s (22%)
#3: Domino’s (17%)
#4: Papa Murphy’s (10%)
#5: Little Caesar’s (8%)
#6: Sbarro (3%)
#7: Cici’s Pizza (2.8%)
#8: California Pizza Kitchen (2.8%)
#9: Round Table (2.6%)
#10: Chuck E. Cheese’s (1%)

OTHER INTERESTING INSIGHTS ABOUT PIZZA
#1: Pizza ranks the #2 most popular fast food in America behind hamburgers. (43% of Americans rank pizza as their favorite.)
#2: Pizza is my favorite food. (18%)
#3: I like to have a glass of wine with my pizza. (10%)
#4: My idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day is sharing a pizza. (9%)
#5: I don’t like pizza. (2%)

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY STATS
350 slices
That’s how many slices of pizza are sold in the U.S. every second. Roughly 120 of those slices per second are delivered to the National Today offices.

17% are pizzerias
17% of all restaurants in the U.S. are pizzerias and more than 10% of those are located in New York City.

251.7 million pounds
This is how many pounds of pepperoni are consumed in the U.S. every year. Most of which ends up on a pizza.

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY FAQS
Is there a National Pizza Day?
There is indeed! Celebrate your favorite greasy food on National Pizza Day every February 9!

What day is National Pepperoni Pizza Day?
National Pepperoni Pizza Day, the most popular variety of pizza topping, comes around annually on September 20.

What day is National Pizza Day 2020?
In 2020, National Pizza Day was celebrated on Sunday, February 9.

NATIONAL PIZZA DAY ACTIVITIES
Pizza Paar-tay!
I mean, why mess with a good thing? No matter what age you are, the words “pizza party” are guaranteed to delight and put a smile on everyone’s face.

Dare to Pizza All the Time
Pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Yes—that is the kind of perfect world we live in today. Crack an egg on it in the morning. Toss that salad on top for lunch. And why not go for the meat-lovers’ dinner?

Rediscover Pizza For the First Time
Chances are, you know your perfect slice down to the finest details. (Mine includes corn, pasilla chiles and feta cheese). But why not break out of the routine on National Pizza Day? We know you’ve been curious about that artichoke pesto pie at the place around the corner.

5 FACTS ABOUT PIZZA THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
350 slices eaten each second
As one of the most popular foods in America, approximately 350 slices of pizza are consumed by Americans every second.

Pass the Pizza
During the Super Bowl, more than 2 million pizzas are sold by franchise Pizza Hut.

Lombardi’s Pizzeria
Lombardi’s was America’s first pizzeria, with its outlet in New York

Pizza makes up a part of your daily nutritional value.
A standard serving of pizza makes up half of the dietary requirement of Lycopene.

Most expensive Pizza in the world
The world’s most expensive pizza named ‘Louis XIII,’ is prepared by Chef Renato Viola at this gourmet pizzeria in Italy.

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL PIZZA DAY
There’s Something For Everyone
Thin crust or deep dish? Sauce or no sauce? Classic mozzarella or that new provolone? Wood-fired or out of the oven? Part of pizza’s appeal is that it’s never the same and can easily be adapted to changing tastes, preferences, and diets.

It’s Festive
Admit it, you still remember those grade school pizza parties with a certain sense of child-like glee. Whether it’s the red, white and green of a classic margherita pizza or the sparkle of perfectly cooked pepperoni, pizza adds something extra special, wherever you are.

Perfect Salty, Sweet, Carb-Y Goodness
The interplay of cheese to sauce to crust creates an almost addictive food bomb of different aromas, textures and flavors. Other foods are hard pressed to do the same.

https://nationaltoday.com/national-pizza-day/

Vaccine distribution continues to vary by state; US considers requiring negative test for domestic air travel: Latest COVID-19 updates
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/02/09/covid-news-us-vaccine-distribution-465-k-deaths/4441563001/

'Nothing but political downside': Why Biden is staying far away from Trump's impeachment trial
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/09/trump-impeachment-trial-why-president-joe-biden-staying-far-away/4433636001/

Who's who in Trump's 2nd impeachment: Key players from Rep. Jamie Raskin to attorney David Schoen
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/09/trump-impeachment-whos-who-senate-trial-raskin-schoen/4341510001/

SQUADRON: A Star Trek Fan Production - PART 2 (Subtitles in EN/PT/DE or CZ)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVx8Upxo_Ag

BRIDGE SET TOUR of SQUADRON: A Star Trek Fan Production
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irq_Is0UnSA

DeForest Kelley tours "Star Trek: TNG" sets (September 27, 1990)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UvlqGcE-S0

Tour through the FIRST Boeing 747 at the Museum of Flight - the 'City of Everett' , RA001, N7470
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boGbjkx3_7c

The Steampunk Flight Simulator That Helped Win World War II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeWrKjkL-os

Illegal Trading on GameStop? or WallStreetBets: The Stonkening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vd3iZDN_OI

The World's First Space Crime? IN SPACE! (Real Law Review)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwytk9QH-zg

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