April 6, 2022 - National Caramel Popcorn Day | National Teflon Day

This Happy Accident Ended Up In The Inventor's Hall Of Fame.

Welcome to April 6, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate sweet success and a happy accident.  When German immigrants Frederick and Louis Ruckheim first sold their caramel popcorn in Chicago, they had no idea what a huge success it would be. According to legend, one customer loved the snack so much that he exclaimed “That’s a crackerjack!” which meant it was pretty awesome. And that name stuck. The brothers called the new treat Cracker Jack and it soon became a favorite with people across the country. However, the thing that really put Cracker Jack on the map was the song “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” It’s one thing to have people buying your product, but it’s another to have an entire stadium full of sports fans singing “buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack.” On <a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-caramel-popcorn-day-april-6/">National Caramel Popcorn Day</a>, enjoy this classic snack. Watching a baseball game is optional.In 1938, Dr. Plunkett, a chemist for DuPont, was working on an idea for refrigeration when he stumbled upon the formula for polytetrafluro ethylene. He and his assistant discovered that this waxy material was resistant to corrosion. This is why it was first used in the Manhattan Project to produce the atomic bomb. Later it was styled into the Happy Pan, which created a slippery surface that proved to be better than cooking oil. Today, teflon reduces friction in fabric, aerospace fuel tanks and medical devices. On <a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-teflon-day-april-6/">National Teflon Day</a>, we celebrate this Hall of Fame discovery that helps us give the brush off to anything sticky.  I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day.

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Looking for a quick and fun way to stay up-to-date on the National Days we are celebrating today? Look no further than the Celebrate Every Day podcast! In just two short minutes, Singer/Songwriter Anna Devere and National Day Calendar founder Marlo Anderson share fascinating stories and interesting facts about the National Day of the day. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for some entertaining trivia, this podcast is sure to satisfy. Tune in and join the celebration!