This snack first appeared in 1853. This happened on August 24 in New York state in the resort town of Saratoga Springs. In the late 50s, chips became the most advertised product in the United States. In 1970, chip sales generated $1 billion.

Water is an essential component of all living things. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it dissolves both organic and inorganic substances quite well. At the same time, water ensures a high rate of chemical reactions. More than 40% of the world's population suffers from a lack of fresh water, and the situation is getting worse every year.

Unusual music broadens one's horizons and perception of beauty, and helps a person abandon existing stereotypes. Most of us find it difficult to perceive the mixing of several styles within one piece of music. To some, such experiments seem to be a violation of the sense of beauty, to others they cause delight and aesthetic pleasure.

The harvest was an important period in the life of peasants, filled with fun and joy from collective work. After haymaking was over, the grass was dried and collected in stacks, and then festivities were held. This is how one of the stages of the harvest ended in Rus'.

Devices for opening cans are found in the kitchen of every home. The classic model is used for uncorking beer bottles, cracking nuts and for other purposes. A convenient and practical can opener appeared in 1858 in the USA. A holiday was established in honor of the invention, which resembled a hybrid of a bayonet and a sickle.

People experience several meteor showers throughout the year, but one of the most intense falls occurs in July and August. At this time, from 100 to 150 meteorites burn up in the sky every minute. This means that people who believe in omens have enough time to make their cherished wish.

Pärtel Day in Estonia (Partlipaev)

National Waffle Day in the USA

Ukraine Independence Day (Independence Day)

Constitution Day in Georgia

Catholic Saint Bartholomew's Day (Feast of Saint Bartholomew)

On the same day, Orthodox Christians honor the memory of the martyr Euplus of Catania, who preached the word of God in early Christian times. Our ancestors believed that on August 24, a ghostly white horse appeared in the swamps, silently moving along the ground. There were even brave souls who tried to catch and ride him, however, no one succeeded. On the day of Evpatiy Kolovrat it was forbidden to drink alcohol.

Day of Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan

Orthodox holidays on August 24:

Memorial Day of the Hieromartyr Euplus of Catania