Today, on July 23, environmentalists and animal rights activists in many countries around the world can join events to mark World Whale and Dolphin Day. The event was established in 1986 by the International Whaling Commission, UNN writes.
Whales and dolphins have a number of common features: spindle-shaped, streamlined bodies, lobed forelimbs, a tail with a horizontal fin, and a considerable layer of fat under the skin.
The purpose of today's event is to further take measures aimed at the conservation of whales and dolphins.
On July 23, 1982, the International Whaling Commission adopted a moratorium on a complete ban on commercial whaling, which came into force in 1986. The moratorium was initially supposed to be in effect for ten years, but later became indefinite.
Currently, only the indigenous people of some regions, for whom whale meat is a traditional food, are allowed to hunt whales, but this hunting is regulated by certain rules and annual quotas that limit the amount of catch. Despite this, poaching of whales continues.
In addition, thousands of whales and dolphins die every year due to plastic debris in the ocean, water pollution with oil and other chemicals.
The problem of capturing dolphins for display in dolphinariums is still unresolved. Many scientists believe that captivity is harmful to the health of these intelligent marine mammals.
Today, those with a sweet tooth can join in on Vanilla Ice Cream Day. The event was launched in the United States and quickly became popular in many countries around the world.
Vanilla ice cream is the most popular ice cream in the world, and according to some studies, it is even more popular than chocolate ice cream.
Also today, many countries are holding events to mark World Sjögren's Day, a disorder of the immune system characterized by dry eyes and mouth, as it affects the cells that produce saliva and tears.
The disease can affect other parts of the body, such as the thyroid gland, kidneys, liver, lungs, and nerves. Other symptoms include joint pain, skin rashes, vaginal dryness, persistent dry cough, enlarged salivary glands, poor dental health, excessive thirst, and prolonged fatigue of all kinds.
The disease was first described in 1933 by Swedish doctor Henrik Sjögren.
According to the church calendar, today is the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Martyrs Trokhym, Theophilus, and others.
They suffered for their faith in the Lord during the intensification of the persecution of Christians in the third century.
Trokhim, Theophilus, as well as Dorimedonte, Saturnius, and Eucartius had their legs broken during torture. Then they tried to burn them, but according to legend, they came out of the fire unharmed. After that, they were beheaded.
Today, Trokhym, Teofil, Vitaliy, and Anna celebrate their name days.