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May 9th is National Shrimp Day !🍤🍤

John-Bryan Hopkins

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Here are today’s five food finds about Shrimp:

  • The pistol shrimp can deliver an explosive attack hotter than the surface of the sun and loud enough to rupture a human ear drum.

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  • Every shrimp is actually born male, and some develop into females.

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  • Some shrimp are actually capable of glowing in the dark.

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  • Shrimp can vary in size from 1/2 inch to 12 inches.

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  • In some areas, shrimp served with the head still attached is considered a delicacy.

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Today’s Food History

on this day in…

1785 The beer-pump handle was patented by Joseph Bramah.

1845 Carl Gustaf Patrik de Laval was born. A Swedish scientist and inventor. Among his inventions was the centrifugal cream separator and a vacuum milking machine.

1914 C. W. Post (Charles William) died. He founded the Postum Cereal Co. in 1895 (renamed General Foods Corp. in 1922) to manufacture Postum cereal beverage; 1897 Grape Nuts, 1904 Post Toasties (originally called Elijah’s Mana).

1992 The record brown trout weighed over 40 pounds and was caught in Arkansas.

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May 9th is National Shrimp Day !

John-Bryan Hopkins

High-res version

 

Here are today’s five food finds about Shrimp:

 

  • The pistol shrimp can deliver an explosive attack hotter than the surface of the sun and loud enough to rupture a human ear drum.

 

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  • Every shrimp is actually born male, and some develop into females.

 

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  • Some shrimp are actually capable of glowing in the dark.

 

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  • Shrimp can vary in size from 1/2 inch to 12 inches.

 

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  • In some areas, shrimp served with the head still attached is considered a delicacy.

 

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Today’s Food History

on this day in…

1785 The beer-pump handle was patented by Joseph Bramah.

1845 Carl Gustaf Patrik de Laval was born. A Swedish scientist and inventor. Among his inventions was the centrifugal cream separator and a vacuum milking machine.

1914 C. W. Post (Charles William) died. He founded the Postum Cereal Co. in 1895 (renamed General Foods Corp. in 1922) to manufacture Postum cereal beverage; 1897 Grape Nuts, 1904 Post Toasties (originally called Elijah’s Mana).

1992 The record brown trout weighed over 40 pounds and was caught in Arkansas.

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May 9 – National Shrimp Day

John-Bryan Hopkins

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National Shrimp Day

Five Food Finds about Shrimp

  1. The pistol shrimp can deliver an explosive attack hotter than the surface of the sun and loud enough to rupture a human ear drum.
  2. Every shrimp is actually born male, and some develop into females.
  3. Some shrimp are actually capable of glowing in the dark.
  4. Shrimp can vary in size from 1/2 inch to 12 inches.
  5. In some areas, shrimp served with the head still attached is considered a delicacy.

 

Today’s Food History

on this day in…

1785 The beer-pump handle was patented by Joseph Bramah.

1845 Carl Gustaf Patrik de Laval was born. A Swedish scientist and inventor. Among his inventions was the centrifugal cream separator and a vacuum milking machine.

1914 C. W. Post (Charles William) died. He founded the Postum Cereal Co. in 1895 (renamed General Foods Corp. in 1922) to manufacture Postum cereal beverage; 1897 Grape Nuts, 1904 Post Toasties (originally called Elijah’s Mana).

1992 The record brown trout weighed over 40 pounds and was caught in Arkansas.

 

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May 9 is National Shrimp Day

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Shrimp, low in fat and high in protein and a moderate source of omega-3 fatty acids,

is the most popular seafood in the United States,

Today’s five things to know about Shrimp

  1. The pistol shrimp can deliver an explosive attack hotter than the surface of the sun and loud enough to rupture a human ear drum.
  2. Every shrimp is actually born male, and some develop into females.
  3. Some shrimp are actually capable of glowing in the dark.
  4. Shrimp can vary in size from 1/2 inch to 12 inches.
  5. In some areas, shrimp served with the head still attached is considered a delicacy.

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Today’s Food History

  • 1785 The beer-pump handle was patented by Joseph Bramah.
  • 1845 Carl Gustaf Patrik de Laval was born. A Swedish scientist and inventor. Among his inventions was the centrifugal cream separator and a vacuum milking machine.
  • 1914 R.I.P. C. W. Post (Charles William. He founded the Postum Cereal Co. in 1895 (renamed General Foods Corp. in 1922) to manufacture Postum cereal beverage; 1897 Grape Nuts, 1904 Post Toasties (originally called Elijah’s Mana).
  • 1992 The record brown trout weighed over 40 pounds and was caught in Arkansas.

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Categories: Food Holidays, May Food Holidays

Tagged: facts, food, foodimentary, fun, life, national food holidays, national shrimp day, todays food history

May 9 is National Shrimp Day

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Shrimp, low in fat and high in protein and a moderate source of omega-3 fatty acids,

is the most popular seafood in the United States,

Did you know…

  1. The pistol shrimp can deliver an explosive attack hotter than the surface of the sun and loud enough to rupture a human ear drum.
  2. Every shrimp is actually born male, and some develop into females.
  3. Some shrimp are actually capable of glowing in the dark.
  4. Shrimp can vary in size from 1/2 inch to 12 inches.
  5. In some areas, shrimp served with the head still attached is considered a delicacy.

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Today’s Food History

  • 1785 The beer-pump handle was patented by Joseph Bramah.
  • 1845 Carl Gustaf Patrik de Laval was born. A Swedish scientist and inventor. Among his inventions was the centrifugal cream separator and a vacuum milking machine.
  • 1914 R.I.P. C. W. Post (Charles William. He founded the Postum Cereal Co. in 1895 (renamed General Foods Corp. in 1922) to manufacture Postum cereal beverage; 1897 Grape Nuts, 1904 Post Toasties (originally called Elijah’s Mana).
  • 1992 The record brown trout weighed over 40 pounds and was caught in Arkansas.

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Categories: Food Holidays, May Food Holidays

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National Shrimp Day

John-Bryan Hopkins

National Shrimp Day

Five Food Finds about Shrimp

  • The pistol shrimp can deliver an explosive attack hotter than the surface of the sun and loud enough to rupture a human ear drum.
  • Every shrimp is actually born male, and some develop into females.
  • Some shrimp are actually capable of glowing in the dark.
  • Shrimp can vary in size from 1/2 inch to 12 inches.
  • In some areas, shrimp served with the head still attached is considered a delicacy.

Today’s Food History

on this day in…

1785 The beer-pump handle was patented by Joseph Bramah.

1845 Carl Gustaf Patrik de Laval was born. A Swedish scientist and inventor. Among his inventions was the centrifugal cream separator and a vacuum milking machine.

1914 R.I.P. C. W. Post (Charles William. He founded the Postum Cereal Co. in 1895 (renamed General Foods Corp. in 1922) to manufacture Postum cereal beverage; 1897 Grape Nuts, 1904 Post Toasties (originally called Elijah’s Mana).

1992 The record brown trout weighed over 40 pounds and was caught in Arkansas.

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May 9 – National Shrimp Day

National Shrimp Day

Five Food Finds about Shrimp

  • The pistol shrimp can deliver an explosive attack hotter than the surface of the sun and loud enough to rupture a human ear drum.
  • Every shrimp is actually born male, and some develop into females.
  • Some shrimp are actually capable of glowing in the dark.
  • Shrimp can vary in size from 1/2 inch to 12 inches.
  • In some areas, shrimp served with the head still attached is considered a delicacy.

Today’s Food History

on this day in…

1785 The beer-pump handle was patented by Joseph Bramah.

1845 Carl Gustaf Patrik de Laval was born. A Swedish scientist and inventor. Among his inventions was the centrifugal cream separator and a vacuum milking machine.

1914 R.I.P. C. W. Post (Charles William. He founded the Postum Cereal Co. in 1895 (renamed General Foods Corp. in 1922) to manufacture Postum cereal beverage; 1897 Grape Nuts, 1904 Post Toasties (originally called Elijah’s Mana).

1992 The record brown trout weighed over 40 pounds and was caught in Arkansas.

Some Material Used from Foodreference.com with Permission.

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