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It's time to get your crunch on and celebrate Crackers Over The Keyboard Day on August 28! This unique holiday was created in 2010 to honor the beloved snack food that so many of us love. It's a great way to take a break from work or studying and just have some fun. Whether you like crackers with cheese, peanut butter, jelly, or just plain, this is the day for you! So take out those crackers and get ready to munch away – it's Crackers Over The Keyboard Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1801</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cracker Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>Josiah Bent from Massachusetts invents a method of baking a cracker-like bread product from water and flour, creating the first known crackers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1888</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of National Biscuit Company</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Biscuit Company, later known as Nabisco, is formed. This company greatly popularizes crackers in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>PC Era Beginnings</div><div class='timeline-text'>The personal computer (PC) era begins, leading to marked increase in office-based computing over the coming decades.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Internet Boom</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Internet penetrates most workplaces during the 1990s, leading to more hours spent by workers at computer keyboards.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Crackers Over The Keyboard Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Crackers Over The Keyboard Day is established to celebrate our love for crackers and the joys of eating them while working or studying.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake homemade crackers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making your own crackers can be a fun and rewarding experience. All you need is flour, salt, butter, and water! Simply mix the ingredients together and roll out the dough, cut it into shapes and sizes of your choosing, then bake in the oven.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a cracker-tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends or family together and have a cracker tasting party! Everyone can bring their favorite type of crackers to share, and you can all vote on which one is the tastiest.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a cracker trail</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Lay out a long trail of crackers along your living room floor. Then invite your pet (or kids) to follow the trail and get a treat at the end!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Compete in a cracker eating contest</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get together with some friends or family and have a good ol' fashioned cracker eating contest. See who can eat the most without getting sick!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Decorate with crackers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some old crackers and use them to decorate your house or apartment. Hang them from the walls or use them to make a decorative wreath for your door.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Crackers are portable</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Unlike keyboards, which can be difficult to transport, crackers are lightweight and small enough to fit into a bag or purse. This makes it easy to take with you wherever you go. Whether you're going on vacation, running errands, or just eating lunch at your desk, crackers can provide an easy snacking option that won't weigh you down!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Crackers offer variety</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When it comes to crackers, there's no shortage of options. From whole grain to multigrain and from plain to cheese flavored, there's a type of cracker for everyone! With so many different flavors and textures available, you can always find something that perfectly suits your taste buds!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Crackers are fun to eat</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Eating a bowl of crackers is more than just a snack - it's an experience! From the crunchy texture to all the different flavors, cracking open a pack of crackers can help bring a bit of joy into your day. So forget about typing away on the computer - take some time to enjoy some tasty snacks instead!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Crackers Can Be Good For Digestive Health</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many types of crackers, particularly those made with whole grains, provide fiber which is beneficial for digestive health. Eating them in moderation can contribute to a healthy diet.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cracker Crumbs Have Multiple Uses</h3><p class='facts-content'>Cracker crumbs can be used in many recipes, ranging from breading chicken or fish, pie crusts, to being a binding agent in dishes like meatloaf or meatballs.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Crackers Were Once Considered a Luxury Item</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the past, crackers were often served with fine wines and cheeses and were seen as a luxury item, particularly in European cultures.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World Record for Cracker Eating is held by Sonya Thomas</h3><p class='facts-content'>Sonya Thomas holds the world record for eating the most saltine crackers in one minute, with 65 crackers consumed.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Crackers Have a Long Shelf Life</h3><p class='facts-content'>Due to their dry nature and the baking process used to make them, crackers have a relatively long shelf life compared to other baked goods. That's why they are a staple in many households around the world.</p></div></div>
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