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On December 15, 1791, the first ten amendments to the US Constitution were ratified by all thirteen colonies of the United States. Known as the Bill of Rights, these amendments outlined the limits to government power over the people and were revolutionary. Whereas the Constitution outlines the duties and responsibilities of each of the three main components of the US Government (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial), the first ten amendments protect the people from government intrusion, authoritarianism, and false imprisonment. The Bill of Rights for the United States of America is: "Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Amendment II A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Amendment III No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Amendment VII In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people."

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Cat Herders Day, Ntl.: December 15

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Cat Herders Day honors not cats, but recognizes futility in attempting to manage unmanageable situations, be these in the office, home, or school. Consider it an illustrated version of the Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change The courage to change the things I can And the wisdom to know the difference.” Cat herding is a metaphor for being in over your head and yet trying your best. It is brought to you by the folks at Wellcat.

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Curaçao Day, (CW)(1959): December 15

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Curaçao Day marks the anniversary of December 15, 1959, when the nation raised its flag for the first time after achieving independence from The Netherlands. Curaçao Day is a public holiday.

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Ice Cream Cone Day (1903): December 15

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Ice Cream Cone Day celebrates the edible and portable summer treat. The first edible cone for ice cream was created in 1904 by Ernest Hamwi at the St. Louis World's Fair. The Syrian immigrant had his zalabis (Syrian Waffle) booth at the fair adjacent to the ice cream vendor. When his neighbor ran out of dishes to serve the ice cream, Hamwi displayed brilliance, rolled a waffle into a cone, and put ice cream in it. And thus, a legendary treat was born! There were other edible dishes for ice cream. That honor goes to Italo Marchiony, an Italian immigrant who created mini dishes from pastry to make ice cream a portable street food in 1896. He filed his patent for the ice cream cuplets on September 22, 1903, and received a patent on December 15, 1903. This day falls on the anniversary of that patent. The cone itself, though, was created and popularized by Hamwi. PROMOTION IDEA: The next time you eat an ice cream cone, pause and thank the immigrant who created it. Today, under the current laws, Hamwi would have difficulty immigrating to the United States because he was from Syria. Eating an ice cream cone today in his honor could protest immigration policies. For enterprising NGOs and vendors serving the Syrian refugee community, today is a chance to raise much-needed funds and awareness through the simple yet elegant ice cream cone.

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Lemon Cupcake Day, Ntl.: December 15

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Lemon Cupcake day is an unofficial food holiday that celebrates the lemon cupcake. Best way to enjoy? Have one!

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Barbie & Barney Backlash Day: December 16

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Barbie & Barney Backlash Day is a day for parents. You're in luck if you've had enough of Barney's "I Love You" song and the impossible dimensions of Malibu Barbie and friends. Today is the day to trash, thrash, and dump them both—if you dare. Just make sure your kids don't catch you doing it!

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Chocolate Covered Anything Day, Ntl.: December 16

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The idea of covering fruits, nuts, and even nougat with chocolate wasn’t possible until the 19th century. The technology needed to separate chocolate from cocoa butter wouldn’t be invented until 1828 by Conrad Van Houten in today’s Netherlands. Without this process, chocolate could only be used as a spice, much the same way you would use cinnamon or ginger. Fortunately, the process was developed, and different techniques, including conching, invented by Rudolph Lindt in 1879, would eventually lead to that box of chocolates everyone loves to get. Chocolate Covered Anything Day is an unofficial holiday with no sponsor.

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Dhanu Sankranti (H): December 16

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Dhanu Sankranti marks the day when the sun enters the Dhanu Rashi or Sagittarius, and this is the beginning of the ninth month of the Hindu solar calendar. On this day, Lord Surya, the sun god, is worshipped. In Odisha, this festival is celebrated with much devotion and spirituality. A special delicacy made of sweetened rice flakes, Dhanu Muan, is prepared as an offering to Lord Jagannath. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Independence Day, (BH)(1971): December 16

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Independence Day in the 33-island archipelago of Bahrain marks the anniversary of December 16, 1971, when the nation gained independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Independence Day, (KZ)(1991): December 16

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Independence Day in Kazakhstan marks the anniversary of December 16, 1991, when the nation gained independence from the Soviet Union. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Moon-3rd Quarter: December 16

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Today is the third quarter of the moon, meaning it is halfway between the full and new moon.

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Reconciliation, Day of (ZA)(1994) Ntl.: December 16

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South Africa celebrates its Day of Reconciliation on December 16 each year as a national unity day. Accepted as a public holiday in 1995 following the end of the apartheid era in 1994, it marks two anniversaries, one of importance to white South Africans: The December 16, 1864, Voortrekker victory over the Zulu tribes at the Battle of Blood River. And one dear to Black South Africans: The December 16, 1961 founding of the African National Congress' Umkhoto we Sizwe. Today is also known as The Day of the Vow, The Day of the Covenant, or Dingaan's Day. It is the official start of the South African summer and is the first of four major public holidays, including Christmas, Day of Goodwill, and New Year's Day.

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Tea Party Day, Boston (US-MA) (1773): December 16

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December 16 marks the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party Day in 1773, the classic false flag operation. Organized by the "Sons of Liberty" as a political protest in defiance of the Tea Act of May 10, 1773, demonstrators dressed up as Native Americans and destroyed an entire shipment of tea from the East India Company by dumping it into Boston harbor. The Boston Tea Party is considered one of the first acts of organized defiance against the British empire and one of the critical events leading up to the American Revolution.

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Underdog Day, Ntl. (US/UK): December 16

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National Underdog Day in the United States and the United Kingdom was created in 1976 by the late Peter Moeller, self-described as the Chief Underdog. The term "underdog" originates in shipbuilding, and "dog" is a slang term for the wooden planks put in pits for sawing. The person standing in the hold would be the "underdog." The person standing above was the "overdog." Both sawmen did similar work, but the underdog would end up covered in the sawdust, and the overdog would not. Today the term is used as a David versus Goliath metaphor, with the underdog at a disadvantage in size, money, or power—which is why people love cheering for underdogs. Fun fact, December 16 is also the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party in 1773, a political protest in defiance of that year's Tea Act tax by the underdog American Colonialists against the world's most powerful empire, Britain. It is one of the critical events leading up to the American Revolution and a classic David versus Goliath triumph.

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Victory Day, (BD)(1971): December 16

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Victory Day in Bangladesh marks the anniversary of December 16, 1971, when East Pakistan became part of the nation. Victory Day is a national holiday.

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