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Get ready to capture the perfect sneeze on The Record of a Sneeze Day on February 2! This unusual holiday celebrates the very first movie ever made, which was recorded on this day in 1894 by Thomas Edison. In the short film, titled "Fred Ott's Sneeze", an employee of Edison's can be seen sneezing for the camera. This groundbreaking moment paved the way for modern cinema and revolutionized the entertainment industry. So why not take a moment today to appreciate this iconic sneeze and have some fun recording your own? Just make sure to say "cheese" before you sneeze for maximum effect!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1894</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Sneeze Recorded</div><div class='timeline-text'>Thomas Edison filmed "Fred Ott's Sneeze", making it the earliest surviving copyright motion picture.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1897</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popularizing Kinetoscope</div><div class='timeline-text'>Thomas Edison successfully marketed his invention, the Kinetoscope, allowing audiences to watch "Fred Ott's Sneeze" and other short films.</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'>Library of Congress Selection</div><div class='timeline-text'>"Fred Ott's Sneeze" was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Streaming Revolution</div><div class='timeline-text'>"Fred Ott's Sneeze" and other early films became widely accessible through online streaming sites, keeping them alive for fresh audiences.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Record of a Sneeze Day Recognized</div><div class='timeline-text'>The quirky holiday, The Record of a Sneeze Day, commemorating the day of the recording of "Fred Ott's Sneeze", started to gain recognition and observance.</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'>Create a sneeze-themed playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather all your favorite songs that mention sneezing or relate to the feeling of sneezing, and make a fun playlist to listen to on The Record of a Sneeze Day.</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'>Host a sneeze-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a sneeze-themed party! Decorate with tissue paper flowers, serve snacks like cheese and crackers (to symbolize the sound of a sneeze), and play games like “Pin the Tissue on the Nose.”</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 sneeze art project</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make an art project inspired by a sneeze. Use tissue paper, paint, or other materials to create a masterpiece that represents the feeling of sneezing.</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'>Watch funny sneeze videos</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend the day browsing the internet for funny sneeze videos! You’ll be sure to find some hilarious clips of people sneezing in unexpected ways or situations.</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'>Donate to a charity that supports sneeze research</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use The Record of a Sneeze Day as an opportunity to give back by donating to a charity that supports research on allergies, colds, and other things related to sneezing. You can also volunteer your time at a local organization that helps people with these conditions.</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'>It celebrates a quirky and unusual event</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Record of a Sneeze Day commemorates the first film ever made, which was simply someone sneezing. While it may seem strange, this holiday allows us to appreciate the historical significance of this small but impactful moment in film history.</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'>It's an excuse to watch old films</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On Record of a Sneeze Day, take some time to indulge in some classic films from the early 1900s. It's a great way to appreciate how far cinema has come and to see the evolution of film techniques over time.</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 brings people together for a good laugh</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you gather with friends or family, watching old films and sharing a laugh is a great way to bond and create new memories. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the silliness of Record of a Sneeze Day!</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'>Sneezing is your Body's Way of Clearing the Nose</h3><p class='facts-content'>When foreign particles like dirt, pollen, smoke, or dust enter the nostrils, the nose may become irritated and a sneeze is a quick way to eject these particles and clear the nasal passage.</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'>Your Eyes Close Automatically When You Sneeze</h3><p class='facts-content'>This is a reflex action of the body to protect your eyes from any mucus that might be propelled out during a sneeze. It's nearly impossible to keep your eyes open during a sneeze.</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'>The Speed of a Sneeze can be around 100 Miles per Hour</h3><p class='facts-content'>The air expelled from a person's mouth during a sneeze travels at high speed, allowing it to disperse a large number of tiny particles quickly into the air.</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'>Sneezing can be Triggered by Bright Light</h3><p class='facts-content'>A sudden exposure to bright light can make people sneeze, a phenomenon known as the photic sneeze reflex. It's a genetic trait that affects about one-third of the population.</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'>The Longest Sneeze Marathon Lasted for Almost 1,000 Days</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the Guinness World Records, the longest sneezing fit ever recorded is from a woman in the United Kingdom who started sneezing on Jan 13, 1981, and continued until Sept 16, 1983, almost 1,000 days!</p></div></div>
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