World Rum Day, International Puzzle Day, Naked Swimming Day. What else can be celebrated on July 13
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In 1630, Barbados began to grow sugar cane on an industrial scale for the production of rum. In 1862, Bacardi Rum was founded in Cuba and became one of the most famous rum brands.
Today, on the second Saturday of July, everyone can join the event dedicated to the favorite drink of pirates - World Rum Day, UNN reports.
Rum is a strong alcoholic beverage made from aged alcohol, which is the product of fermentation and distillation of sugar cane molasses. Rum is aged in barrels. During the process of aging in barrels, aromatic, coloring and tannins are transferred to the alcohol. As a result, rum turns brown with a golden hue. The alcohol content of this drink can vary from 30% to 80%.
It is believed that in 1630, Barbados began to grow sugar cane on an industrial scale for the production of rum. The first specialized plant for the production of this drink was opened 30 years later.
In 1862, Bacardi Rum was founded in Cuba and became one of the most famous rum brands.
People who prefer intellectual entertainment can celebrate International Puzzle Day today.
On July 13, 1944, Ernő Rubik, a Hungarian inventor, sculptor, architect, and author of the most famous and popular puzzle we all know as the Rubik's Cube, was born.
The goal of this event is to show that, on the one hand, puzzles are a great way to develop your mental and logical abilities, to become better at something. In particular, like the 21-year-old American Max Park, who set a new world record for completing a Rubik's Cube in 3.13 seconds.
Today, you can still join the humorous holiday - Naked Swimming Day.
According to the initiators, this event should promote body positivity, encourage freedom of expression, and celebrate the joy and liberation of being outdoors.
According to the church calendar, today is the Cathedral of the Archangel Gabriel.
According to legend, the archangel Gabriel was the messenger of many gracious and important news. It was Gabriel who brought the good news to the Virgin Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God. And later he warned Joseph that Herod, the king of Judea, wanted to kill all the babies.
The Feast of the Archangel Gabriel is celebrated twice a year: on the Annunciation and in July. The July celebration was established in honor of the consecration of the Church of the Archangel Gabriel in Constantinople.
Gabriel, Stepan, and Anton celebrate their name days on July 13.
