Happy National Drinking Straw Day! On January 3rd, today commemorates the date in 1888 that American inventor Marvin C. Stone received the patent for the paper drinking straw. Since then, all variety of drinking straws are used.
It is believed the Sumerians used the very first drinking straws for drinking beer. Archeologists speculate that they used the straws to avoid the solid byproducts of fermentation that would have sunk to the bottom.
The oldest drinking straw known to be in existence was found in a Sumerian tomb dated 3,000 B.C.E. This found straw was a gold tube inlaid with a precious blue stone.
The Argentines used a similar metallic device called a bombilla. Used for hundreds of years, the bombilla acted as both a straw and a sieve.
Today, manufacturers make a variety of reusable straws. From stainless steel and glass to bamboo and silicone, they not only save money and the environment, but they're also fun to use. They come in a variety of creative shapes and colors as well.
FUN FACT: The most straws stuffed in the mouth (hands off) is six hundred and fifty! This was achieved by Karate Nataraj, in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India on August 25, 2018.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Enjoy your favorite beverage using a drinking straw. Use #DrinkingStrawDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
The United States Patent Office granted Stone, his Patent #US375962 A on January 3, 1888.
National Day Calendar® continues to research the origin of this tubular celebration.
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