#9 march

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@Luke5SOS, 9 March 2015

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Lollapalooza | Mumbai, India | 9 March 2025

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The new “sleep nook” for servicemen, adjoining their lounge at Grand Central Terminal, opened at midnight on March 9, 1944, and immediately made a hit with tired troops in transit. The nook contained 75 steamer chairs and blankets and was open daily from midnight to 6 p.m. Sleepy soldiers and sailors filled the comfortable "berths." The Travelers Aid Society of New York sponsored the nook for naps between trains and for those servicemen who could not find hotel accommodations.

Photo: Tom Fitzsimmons for the AP

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Today is Miku's day. 😊

[brummie-man-interests]

Taina Elg was a Finnish-American dancer and actress.

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For every 50 streak days you attain, Duolingo gives you three days of access to their subscription-based benefits. A taste of what awaits you if you pay. I suppose it's meant to be tantalising.

Most of them I do not care much for.

There are some reviewing practices that, in my opinion, don't add much to the experience. Sure, it's useful to practice your vocabulary, but as you can see all the words you've learned even without a subscription, this is something you can easily arrange yourself.

The only acceptable use of the reviewing skills, in my opinion, are practice sessions of exclusively listening exercises. I guess that might be handy.

Two other notable advantages present themselves.

On the one hand, having a subscription gives you the opportunity to get infinite hearts. A while back, a you-have-five-hearts-before-you-need-to-practice-to-gain-some-more system came into effect. It had been around for a while on the app, as I understand, but the browser remained heartless for longer.

Only being able to make five mistakes honestly improved my language learning. Well. No. It improved the level of attention and concentration I engage in. I must admit I was rather lazy before this difficulty arrived. Typing too quickly, mostly. A misclick here and there. Which led to stupid mistakes that weren't mistakes as such. Just carelessness.

So I'm honestly not interested in returning to infinite lives all the time. It's great for these three days, but I also find myself unfailingly falling back into the same inattentiveness that would govern my Duolingo time before. I don't like it. The hearts system probably doesn't work for everyone, but it's a win for me. Although stupid mistakes do still happen and are followed by a lot of cursing now.

(Whenever I curse like that when I'm in company and they ask why, I have to admit it's because I lost all my Duolingo hearts because I made a stupid mistake, resulting in blank stares.)

The one thing I really enjoy when they give me a taste of paying for Duolingo is not having to spend a hundred in-game gems on turning my lessons into legendary status. How often have I lost my gems by making a stupid mistake during one of these challenges. The heartbreak.

(The cursing.)

To be able to do so without spending my hard-earned gems and infinite lives? Well. It's like heaven for someone as addicted to challenges as I am.

So during those three days that come around every 50 days? I get overzealously concerned with turning my lesson symbols into that precious, precious gold.

[rabbitcruiser]

National Crab Meat Day

National Crab Meat Day is celebrated on March 9 every year. This holiday celebrates the tasty goodness of crab meat and the delicious recipes that include this ingredient.

There is a large market for crab in America and an even larger market for imitation crab meat, which is used as a replacement for actual crab in many recipes. Imitation crab is preferred by a lot of people, but when it comes down to it, people love the soft, sweet flavor of crab meat, and nothing can replace the original.

Crabs are so popular because not only are they super delicious, but they are great for health too. And guess what? There are tons of ways in which a crab can be cooked. This means even if you don’t like one recipe, you can easily opt for another one that is more of your flavor. So grab your wallets, call a couple of friends, and get ready to celebrate National Crab Day with a crab-eating fest. We promise it will definitely be worth it. 

History of National Crab Meat Day

National Crab Meat Day pays homage to the deliciousness of crab meat and its popularity across the country. People across the world love seafood— especially crabs. People, on the other hand, appear to be more concerned with the flavor of crabs and how delicious they are rather than the health benefits they give. Crabs, according to the study, are abundant in protein and contain high quantities of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B12, and selenium. Omega-3 and protein supplements are in high demand around the world because they play such an important part in keeping people healthy and fit. But the truth is that none of these supplements can compare to the real nutrition you’ll get from eating a crab.

Crabs are crustaceans found in all the oceans of the world. They are covered with a hard shell, known as an exoskeleton, and usually have two claws known as pincers. One of these pincers is usually larger than the other. The claws also have meat and are one of the most flavorful and meatiest parts of the crab. 

Crabs were first consumed in ancient Rome by persons who lived near the sea or frequently went by sea. These individuals introduced the dishes to Britain and the trend of consuming lobster, crab, shellfish, etc. began to spread. In the mid-fifteenth century, crabs were boiled and eaten cold with vinegar. But it wasn’t until  Victorian times that different dressings for crabs were created by cooks. Archeologists have also discovered that blue crabs were a vital source of food for Native Americans, Euro-American colonists, and African Americans. Crab remnants dating back to the 17th century were unearthed in Maryland, revealing this.

Some species of soft-shell crabs are eaten whole, including the shell, while with others only the legs and claws are edible. The roe or crab eggs are also a delicacy across the world, particularly in Southeast Asia. In America, Chesapeake Bay is the area where crab roe is primarily consumed. 

Crab meat is known for its delicate, sweet flavor. So while there are recipes, particularly in Asia, where the meat is used in recipes that use a lot of spice, most American recipes for crab rely on the flavor of the meat itself. Alaskan crab, for instance, is cooked by boiling it with garlic and butter and not much else. 

Crab is also a popular ingredient in American sushi, but because of the expense, most restaurants prefer to use imitation crab rather than actual crab since the flavor isn’t central to the experience in these recipes. When it comes to fishing and fisheries, crabs account for 20% of all the crustaceans caught, farmed, or consumed. They are eaten all over the world in many different preparations, recipes, and methods.

Crabs are so popular amongst health experts because they can help reduce blood clotting, prevent anemia by producing red blood cells, and most importantly, the delicacy can decrease the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Of course, the benefits of crab were not so well-known till much later. In fact, crabs took a while to reach the U.S. food market.

National Crab Meat Day timeline

1891

The Creation

Thomas J. Murrey's book ”Cookery with a Chafing Dish” mentions a crab cake recipe.

1910

Singing Along

A 1910 poem, named “Summertown,” appreciates crab cakes.

1930s

Crab Fisheries Develop in Alaska

Japanese fishermen develop crab fisheries in Alaska and start bringing in small catches.

1939

Cooking It Up

Crosby Gaige makes the term popular in the New York World’s Fair Cookbook.

1950s

Crab Fisheries Become More Established

Having started in Alaska, the fisheries are now monitored and the catches are recorded in a more formal way.

1980s

A Decline in Crab Fisheries

Over time, the catches slow down, crab populations decline, and fisheries begin to shut down.

2000s

Crab Populations Recover

Although the populations can never go back to the same levels, crab populations in Alaska recover enough to allow for small fisheries.

National Crab Meat Day FAQs

Which state has the most crabs?

Maryland is the state with the most crabs in the country.

Why is crab fishing so dangerous?

Alaskan crab fishing is particularly dangerous because of the temperatures and the risk of hypothermia to the fishermen. 

Can I eat crab every day?

Eating crabs on a daily basis can improve the zinc in your body. 

National Crab Meat Day Activities

Cook some crab cakes: Nothing embodies America’s love for crab meat as much as crab cakes, so get your ingredients together and make some.

Eat crab at a local seafood restaurant: Head over to a seafood place known for their fresh catch and get yourself some delicious Alaskan crab served with the simplest ingredients.

Go crab fishing: Catching crabs in a pot is a time-honored way of fishing for them, so head over to Florida or Alaska and catch yourself some crabs.

5 Incredible Facts About Crabs

There are different grades of crab meat: In the U.S., the grades of crab meat depend on the size of the crab, and the location where the crab comes from.

Imitation crab was invented by the Japanese: Almost 800 years ago, the Japanese invented the technique of mincing fish, which is used to make imitation crab meat today.

Crab exports are a big deal: The total value of crab exports from America comes to over 250 million U.S. dollars.

Some fisheries declaw crabs: This controversial practice involves declawing crabs and putting them back in the water, and is justified because some species of crab can regrow their claws.

Crab meat is very healthy: Crab meat is low in fat and high in folate, niacin, and zinc, which are all necessary nutrients for the human body.

Why We Love National Crab Meat Day

We love crab meat: We love to eat crab meat because it is sweet and delicious. This day is a great excuse to eat all the crab we can.

It talks about the importance of consuming crabs: The day focuses on why crabs are so important to consume and the myriad health advantages they provide. Crabs are high in protein and have a high nutritional value.

Introduces different crab specialties: On this day, several crab specialties are brought to the forefront so that crab lovers have a variety of options.

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9 March 1977

Percy 'Thrills' Thrillington meets some old school chums for dinner. [Source]