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Group Haley, Linus, Evelyn & Shane - Round 7

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They need a fixed retail position for someone whose sorting game is insane. I could make a soup display that would blow your socks clean off.

this is what GOOD pussy sounds like [geiger counter noises]

International Hummus Day

Seeing as May 13 is International Hummus Day we have no choice but to celebrate the intoxicatingly delicious concoction of garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic – otherwise known as hummus. From whipping up a batch of your own custom-flavored red pepper hummus to spreading some store-bought dessert hummus on a cookie, there are endless ways to celebrate. We hear that there’s even some magical thing called a hummus festival – we’re not missing that! Hummus has been around for centuries and remains one of the most versatile and healthy staples in many diets. Today, we celebrate hummus for all that provides our diet and culture, as well as how we can all agree – it’s nature’s perfect food.

History of International Hummus Day

The origin of hummus is cloudy and hotly contested. Though we know it originated in the Middle East, many regions around the Eastern crescent of the Mediterranean claim to be the one true originator of the delectable spread. The first real mention of hummus in a cookbook was found in 13th century Cairo, where it appears as merely a cold chickpea puree, and notably lacks lemon juice and garlic – including instead pickled lemons with oil, herbs, and spices. It still sounds pretty good to us.

Hummus remained a huge staple in the diet of many living in the Middle East, where chickpeas flourish. In fact, the word “hummus” is rooted in the Arabic word for “chickpea”! Though there is some debate over whether or not the Greeks also invented hummus, most believe that it spread between Greek and Middle Eastern traders, along with popular delicacies like baklava and stuffed grape leaves. It’s known for this reason as one of the greatest crossover foods.

It’s also the national dish for many countries in the Middle East. It’s a cultural phenomenon as much as a culinary one, and nations stick up for their claim to hummus. For example, in 2008 Lebanon tried to sue Israel for “stealing” hummus! After that, the two strove to set the record for the largest plate of hummus. For all its long-lasting popularity in the Middle East and Southern Europe, it may surprise you to learn that the first British grocery store to stock hummus only did so in 1980. Unsurprisingly, however, it quickly became a great hit in the UK, largely for its health benefits.

Hummus definitely had a fashionably late arrival to the U.S. While 20 years ago, most Americans probably couldn’t even pronounce the name of the dish, and annual sales barely topped $5 million, today it is found in most grocery stores and considered a staple in many American households. While in the Middle East, hummus is increasingly considered a somewhat routine and middle-class meal, Americans are falling for the brownish spread – hard. It’s estimated that more than a quarter of U.S. households have hummus in the fridge right this second.

The first International Hummus Day was in 2012 and our taste buds have been celebrating ever since.

International Hummus Day timeline

13th Century Early Hummus

In Cairo, the earliest known hummus-like dish is recorded in cookbooks — it is a cold puree of chickpeas but doesn’t include any lemon or garlic yet.

2008 Hummus Smackdown

Lebanon and Israel begin to battle for the recognition of being hummus’ country of origin.

May 2010 World’s Largest Hummus

Hummus breaks world records when a single dish of hummus weighs in at 23,000 pounds!

2012 Hummus is Recognized

International Hummus Day begins with entrepreneur Ben Lang’s goal to unite the world, and particularly the Middle East, through beloved food.

2016 Spreading the Wealth

According to the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council (we didn’t know this existed, either), the hummus industry brought in $725 million in 2016 - and that number is expected to increase.

International Hummus Day FAQs

When is International Hummus Day celebrated?

International Hummus Day is celebrated on May 13th.

Are there any deals for International Hummus Day?

Absolutely! In addition to deals from restaurants like Naf Naf Grill and Cava, there are hummus events and celebrations, including Hummus Week in Washington, DC.

Where is International Hummus Day observed?

International Hummus Day is observed globally.

International Hummus Day Activities

The key to being a forever favorite seems to be simplicity - hummus is based on just chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. There are many fabulous hummus recipes online, but as long as you have a food processor and the key four ingredients, you’ll be successful in making the staple! Once you’ve got that down, try adding some flavors for your own custom hummus.

What do roasted red peppers, jalapeno, avocado, black olives, and chocolate have in common? They’re all fantastic hummus flavors! If your store doesn’t carry the flavor that you’re craving, pick up some plain hummus anyway and spice it up to your heart’s desire - the possibilities are endless!

You heard us right - hummus festivals are real! Check out the hashtag #hummusday or the account @hummusday on Instagram to see what events are happening near you. You can also find Hummus Day on Facebook or check out the various events on their website. Spoiler - they’re on every continent, so there’s a good chance you’ll find something you can attend!

5 Surprising Facts About Hummus

Hummus, which contains Omega-3 fatty acids, is known to maintain both heart health and a good mood!

Though the spread has gone global and the recipe has been tweaked slightly, the four key ingredients always persist: chickpeas, sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic.

Made from protein- and vitamin-rich chickpeas (the “Queen of Aphrodisiacs,” as they are sometimes called), hummus has been known to aid in sexual functions and boost physical energy.

In just one cup of chickpeas, the basic ingredient of hummus, there are 200 calories and only one gram of fat.

In some folklore, hummus is touted as one of the oldest-ever prepared foods.

Why We Love International Hummus Day

Though many different regions around the world lay claim to the development of hummus, at least we can all agree that this versatile and healthy spread is nature’s perfect food. It’s been adopted across the globe with shockingly minimal changes to either the recipe or the name - we clearly all love it for exactly what it is.

Hummus is basically… a multivitamin. It’s bursting with fiber, protein, potassium, B6, folate, and Vitamin C. Not to mention, it can lower your cholesterol, nip hunger, and excess snacking in the bud, and potentially even contribute to a lower risk of some cancers!

What doesn’t hummus go on? Besides being a great chip and vegetable dip alternative to fattier dips like ranch, hummus can be used on sandwiches, salads, and so much more. These days, it can be endlessly favored as well, from spicy to savory to even dessert. The jury is out on that one for us but at least it’s healthier than ice cream.

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Thanks for the question, Anon!

Lil scritchies for Batstarion

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Reposting my single favourite piece of official Star Wars media for no particular reason.

I just remembered how emotional the story of breath of the wild is and I got lowkey choked up for a second there

They LOST. Zelda's trusted friends and her father were all violently killed, her kingdom was destroyed overnight, Link died in her arms because she couldn't unlock her powers in time. Can you imagine the guilt? The utter, soul crushing regret she must have felt?

Link was asleep for one hundred years. Zelda held Ganon at bay for one hundred years. Impa and Robbie and Purah waited for Link for one hundred years. THE CHAMPIONS' GHOSTS WERE TRAPPED IN THEIR DIVINE BEASTS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG ONE HUNDRED YEARS IS???

The world ENDED. ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO. And life still moved on. Plants grew, people grew old and had children who in turn grew up and had children. People traveled, put down roots, collected and bought and sold and traded, connected with other people, fell in love, discovered old artifacts and invented entirely new ones.

Then into this new world stepped two people from the past. Just a couple of kids. And Link and Zelda found each other again. They came back to each other, forever changed and yet exactly the same. They defeated the thing that defeated them one hundred freaking years ago, the thing that killed everyone they loved and razed the world they grew up in. These hundred year old ghosts in the bodies of kids, haunting the land, finally completing their unfinished business. The fact that it was the kids who came back to finish it, not the king or the soldiers or the adult champions, trapped in their beasts. The kids that had such terrifying roles to play, an enormous responsibility that stole away their childhood, who cried in each other's arms in the forest after they lost everything.

They were seventeen years old. They were seventeen years old. Do you understand.

I'm feeling so many things for this seven year old game.

"I was so young, I didn't know evil when I saw it"

Young Karlach and Gort!

I love Jonathan, starting out his diary with “some strange things have been happening but I am only going to write down facts. Facts only. None of this catastrophizing” and then immediately picking it back up later to go “Fact: saw the count go out the window of the castle like a demented lizard. Fact: have now hung up crucifix over my bed. Fact: not having a GREAT time.”

video credit: Rob Harcourt

Not only can you see the MOMENT this Weddell seal decided to prank the Crabeater seal, BUT HE LAUGHS AT HIM AFTER HE DOES IT! Ah Weddells <3

Turn sound on for asshole seal laughter.

remarkably strong sibling energy for animals of different species

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(commission for @ DeeVee_Cake on twit!)

#3 rich ambitious backstabbing leaders of separate supernatural factions. nines is also there but he wishes he wasnt (tag by iravaid)

Astarion and the Emperor would be SO bad for each other, each trying to manipulate the other to within an inch of their (un)lives. Absolutely apocalyptically unhealthy. That said, I have a delightful mental image of the companions catching Astarion midway through enjoying the Calamari Special, and Astarion doing the little, "...Ah. Hello!" awkward wave from the Necromancy of Thay scene.