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April’s Amazing History and Impact
There’s more to April than meets the eye. Check out these historic or little-known truths about the fourth month of the year. The Mystery Behind the Moniker As with many things in history, there is no definitive consensus over how April got its name. Some historians believe it’s derived from the Latin word aperire . This explanation would make sense, as the word means “to open” and it could be interpreted as a way to summarize the blooming of flowers this time of year. However, other historians argue that the name “April” was inspired by the Greek goddess Aphrodite, who symbolizes
while the U.S. Library of Congress was created in April 1800. George Washington was inaugurated as our first president in April 1789, while the first Webster dictionary received its copyright 39 Aprils (years) later. The Titanic met its tragic fate in April 1912, while NASA announced our nation’s first astronauts in April 1959. With April Fools’ Day leading the way, April is also National Humor Month — so be sure to get in plenty of hearty If you’re looking for interesting tidbits to fill your dinner party repertoire, CBS News reports that January is named after the Roman god Janus. February is commonly believed to have been named after the Latin word febra (to cleanse), while the god of war, Mars, supposedly inspired March. May is named after the earth goddess Maia, while Juno — the laughs before May rolls around! More Quirky Calendar Facts
goddess of childbirth and marriage — is commemorated by the modern name June. Additionally, history buffs likely already know that Julius Caesar and his successor, Augustus, inspired the names July and August, respectively. Now, here’s where things get interesting: September — which at one time was the seventh month of the year — is based on septem , the Latin word for seven. October was named after octo (eight), November got its name when it used to be the ninth month of the year, and December was originally named to identify it as the tenth.
beauty, love, and romance. A Month of Milestones
In addition to Easter being celebrated this month, April has been an important time throughout history. The Revolutionary War kicked off 250 years ago this April,
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INGREDIENTS
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4 tbsp vegetable oil, divided 2 tsp fresh chopped ginger root, divided 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets 1 tbsp cornstarch
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3/4 cup julienned carrots 1/2 cup snow peas 1/2 cup halved green beans
3 tbsp water 2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/2 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, mix 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp ginger, garlic, and cornstarch. 2. Add broccoli, carrots, snow peas, and green beans, and toss lightly. 3. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes. 4. Stir in water and soy sauce. Add onion, salt, and the remaining ginger; cook and stir until the vegetables are crisp and tender.
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