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It's time to celebrate National Bicarbonate of Soda Day on Dec. 30! Bicarbonate of soda, also known as baking soda, has been around for centuries and used for a variety of purposes. It was discovered by the ancient Egyptians who used it in breads, and later adopted by Native Americans who used it medicinally. Today, its uses range from cooking to cleaning and even health remedies. So get ready to celebrate this amazing substance with some festive activities and fun facts about bicarbonate of soda!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>3500 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Baking Soda's Ancient Roots</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Ancient Egyptians were the first to use natron, a natural form of soda, as the leavening agent in their breadmaking process.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Modern Baking Soda</div><div class='timeline-text'>French chemist Nicolas Leblanc developed a method to manufacture soda ash, which is considered the inception of modern baking soda production.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1846</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Baking Soda Factory</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first factory for producing baking soda was established by John Dwight and Austin Church, launching the brand Arm & Hammer.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise in Culinary Uses</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1920s, baking soda was popularized in American households as an essential ingredient for baking, due to the rise of self-rising flour.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Medicinal Uses Expand</div><div class='timeline-text'>Throughout the 1960s, the medicinal uses of baking soda, such as a remedy for acid reflux and as a teeth whitening agent, became widely recognized.</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'>Cleaning Agent Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 1990s, the use of baking soda as an eco-friendly cleaning agent gained popularity, contributing to the diversity of its functions today.</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 a cake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Using baking soda in your favorite cake recipe is a great way to celebrate National Bicarbonate of Soda Day. Baking soda helps the cake to rise and gives it a unique flavor.</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'>Make your own carbonated drink</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mix baking soda with water and add a bit of lemon juice or your favorite flavor to make your own homemade carbonated beverage. It's a fun way to celebrate National Bicarbonate of Soda Day.</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'>Create a volcano</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Baking soda and vinegar make a great volcano that you can make at home. Mix baking soda and vinegar in a bottle and watch it erupt! This is a fun way to celebrate National Bicarbonate of Soda Day.</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'>Clean with baking soda</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Baking soda is a great cleaner for almost any surface. Use it to clean the kitchen, bathroom, or any other area of your home. Get cleaning and celebrate National Bicarbonate of Soda Day!</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'>Make bath bombs</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bath bombs are easy to make with baking soda and other ingredients. Make your own scented bath bombs and enjoy a relaxing soak while celebrating National Bicarbonate of Soda Day!</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'>Bicarbonate of soda is a natural remedy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Bicarbonate of soda, also known as baking soda, has many natural healing properties. It can help soothe upset stomachs, relieve heartburn and indigestion, and even fight bad breath. Plus, it's an effective home remedy for sunburns, insect bites and cold sores!</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'>Bicarbonate of soda is an excellent all-purpose cleaner</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For anyone looking for a non-toxic cleaning product or odor eliminator, bicarbonate of soda is the perfect choice. It's great for scrubbing kitchen surfaces or removing tough stains from carpets and upholstery. You can even use it to polish silverware and jewelry!</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'>It's a baking staple</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Bicarbonate of soda is a must have in any baker's pantry! Not only does it make cakes light and fluffy, but it also helps crisp up the edges of cookies and gives them the perfect golden brown color. And best of all? It adds just the right amount of rise and fluffiness to your favorite quick breads!</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'>Bicarbonate of Soda Balances pH Levels</h3><p class='facts-content'>This versatile substance works as a pH regulator, neutralizing acids and bases to maintain a stable pH level, making it valuable in industrial, medical and home contexts.</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'>It's a Key Ingredient in Fire Extinguishers</h3><p class='facts-content'>Certain types of fire extinguishers contain sodium bicarbonate. When activated, it releases carbon dioxide which helps smother the fire.</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'>Bicarbonate of Soda is An Effective Deodorizer</h3><p class='facts-content'>It neutralizes odors chemically, rather than masking or absorbing them. Hence, it's often used to deodorize fridges, carpets, and laundry.</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'>It Can Enhance Physical Performance</h3><p class='facts-content'>Known as "soda doping" in athletic circles, consuming baking soda can buffer lactic acid that accumulates in muscles during high-intensity exercise, potentially improving physical performance.</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'>Bicarbonate of Soda Has Agricultural Uses</h3><p class='facts-content'>Farmers apply baking soda as a soil amendment to improve pH levels, especially in acidic soils, enhancing the growth and quality of the crops.</p></div></div>
National Bicarbonate of Soda Day is celebrated on December 30 every year. In 2024 National Bicarbonate of Soda Day will occur on a Monday.
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