UNLOCK HISTORY'S STRANGEST SECRETS
ANCIENT BREWS TO GHOSTLY WINNERS!
History is more than just a chronicle of battles and treaties; it's a rich tapestry woven with odd and almost unbelievable events that can mystify us now. A dive into the quirky corners of the past can reveal historical anomalies, including ancient beverages and victories from beyond the grave. Besides entertaining us, our history shows our ancestors as multifaceted, creative, and peculiar as we are today. THE FIRST BEER In ancient Sumeria, people were not just trailblazers in writing and architecture but also avid brewers. Archaeologists unearthed a 5,000-year-old Sumerian tablet depicting individuals consuming a beer-like substance through reed straws from a shared bowl. This ancient concoction, possibly the earliest known beer recipe, underscores the longstanding human passion for alcohol and communal gatherings. RACING TO THE GRAVE One of the most astonishing stories in sports history involves jockey Frank Hayes. In a 1923 horse race at Belmont Park, New York, Hayes achieved victory
from beyond the grave. Suffering a fatal heart attack mid-race, he miraculously remained in the saddle, and his horse, Sweet Kiss, crossed the finish line in first place. This extraordinary event remains the sole known instance in sports where a participant posthumously claimed the gold medal. A SMOKING MONKEY Looking to the East, North Korea's Pyongyang Zoo featured another oddity in 2016: Azalea, a smoking chimpanzee. Trained to ignite and puff on cigarettes, this chimpanzee was a peculiar draw for visitors. In sparking controversy over animal rights, Azalea illustrates the bizarre and often questionable ways humans have historically interacted with animals. These stories demonstrate that the annals of history are not just repositories of conventional wisdom and significant events but also a collection of the bizarre, the unusual, and the extraordinary. These peculiar tales help us gain a more nuanced and colorful understanding of our collective past, shedding light on the complexity and eccentricity of our history.
WHERE FLAVOR MEETS WELLNESS SPICE UP YOUR LIFE
As you can imagine, I met plenty of incredible people and discovered their businesses in my SBA course! One owner I would love to share with you (and her delicious products) is Bhavana Barde, who founded Super Food Veda. If you love Indian cuisine, spices, and Ayurvedic wellness, Super Food Veda will be your next culinary obsession! My husband Dave and I had the opportunity to sample and purchase her all- natural and small-batch products at a local vegan festival. Everything we have tried of hers, from the Vegan Khichadi to the spice blends, have been easy to use and absolutely delicious! Whether you’re looking for an authentic chai tea blend or tandoori spice rub, Bhavana has it, and it’s exceptional. Not only is her business a new favorite of mine, I’m grateful to have become friends with such a kind and genuine person through the course of our six months together in the SBA THRIVE program. She actively engages with our community by offering cooking classes for charity events, Yoga events, small gatherings, and so much more. In the summer of 2004, Bhavana came to the U.S. with her daughter and husband, which was no easy feat! After years of making this country her home, she also shared her delicious cooking with family and friends from her home.
After never-ending encouragement from loved ones that her cooking deserved to be shared, Bhavana began her journey into business. That's when she created her catering company, Bhavana Foods LLC, in 2011! If you’ve tried her food, you wouldn’t be surprised that her catering business was a hit! In the summer of 2018, Bhavana started another company, Super Food Veda, which offers all the Indian spices you need to get authentic meals in your own home. Besides being addictively delicious, Bhavana’s spices, ingredients, and foods are good for you. With Ayurveda origins, these products hold superfood benefits and align with the idea that food is medicine. When you incorporate these ingredients into your daily diet, you know you’re nourishing your body with powerful antioxidants and immune-boosting properties.
If you’d like to learn more about Super Food Veda and Bhavana’s story, visit SuperFoodVeda.com . I promise you’ll find something you’ll love!
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