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We're celebrating National Windmill Day on the Second Saturday in May! This day is dedicated to recognizing the importance of windmills and their contribution to our economy, environment, and culture. Windmills have been around for centuries, providing energy by harnessing the power of wind. Today, they are still an important source of renewable energy that helps to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. So let's take a moment to appreciate these incredible machines and all that they do for us!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>600</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Windmill’s Early Origins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Persians invent the earliest form of windmills, which were used for grinding corn and drawing up water.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1200s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Arrival in Europe</div><div class='timeline-text'>Windmills are introduced in Europe, specifically in the Netherlands and England where they are largely used for draining wetlands and grinding grains.</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'>American Farm Windmill</div><div class='timeline-text'>The versatile American "Farm Windmill" is invented, contributing significantly to the making of the Great Plains into a major agricultural area.</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'>Modern Wind Turbines</div><div class='timeline-text'>The oil crisis of the 1970s triggers an interest in renewable energy sources, leading to the development of modern wind turbines.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Nationaal Molenmuseum Opens</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Dutch National Windmill Museum (Nationaal Molenmuseum) opens its doors, preserving and showcasing the history of windmills in the Netherlands.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growth in Wind Energy</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wind energy plays a key role in global renewable energy production, signifying the importance of wind turbines in a sustainable future.</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'>Visit a windmill</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to a nearby windmill and celebrate the occasion. Learn about the history of windmills and how they are used today.</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'>Go on a windmill tour</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local tour guide who can show you around some of the local windmills in your area. You'll get to learn about the history of each one and how it is used today.</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 paper windmill</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>This is an easy and creative way to celebrate National Windmill Day. All you need is colored paper, scissors, and glue to create your own paper windmill.</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'>Attend a windmill festival</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out local or regional windmill festivals that celebrate the occasion. There are usually educational activities, games, and events available.</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'>Fly a kite</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Go outside with a kite and take advantage of the windy weather to fly it as high as you can. This is a great way to celebrate National Windmill 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'>Windmills promote sustainability</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Windmills are an important alternative energy source that can help us reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and move towards a more sustainable future. They harness the power of the wind to produce clean, renewable electricity without releasing any harmful emissions or polluting the environment.</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'>Windmills help create jobs</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The installation and maintenance of wind turbines requires a lot of skilled labor, meaning that wind farms have the potential to create hundreds of jobs for local communities. This can help stimulate economic growth and provide employment opportunities for people in rural areas.</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'>Wind mills provide energy security</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Since they rely on nature rather than traditional sources of electricity, wind turbines can provide an important backup source of power during times when there is an energy shortage. Additionally, they reduce our reliance on imports from other countries, helping to maintain energy security even in places with limited natural resources.</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'>Windmills are an Ancient Technological Feat</h3><p class='facts-content'>Windmills were invented over a thousand years ago and have been used since the Middle Ages. They are indeed a historical testimony to human ingenuity and mechanical advancement.</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'>The Netherlands Has More Windmills Than Any Other Country</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Netherlands, famously flat and windy, has considerable wind resources. With over 1,000 windmills, it has more than any other country, which has marked its landscape significantly.</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'>Windmills Played a Key Role in American Farming</h3><p class='facts-content'>Back in the 19th and early 20th centuries, windmills were a common sight on American farms where they were used primarily for pumping water from wells to be used for irrigation and drinking.</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'>Wind Turbines Generate More Than Just Electricity</h3><p class='facts-content'>While wind turbines are best known for generating electricity, they also produce "reactive power," which helps to stabilize the electrical grid, making it more reliable and efficient.</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'>Offshore Wind Farms are Becoming More Common</h3><p class='facts-content'>Offshore wind farms are becoming increasingly popular, especially in Europe. By positioning the wind turbines out at sea, they can take advantage of stronger and more consistent winds, producing more energy.</p></div></div>
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