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March 5, 2015

Absinthe Day
Banned in the United States from 1915 to 2007 many people don't know a whole lot about this drink. So get schooled on this intriguing, and apparently, intoxicating drink. 
Does absinthe really cause hallucinations?
Top 5 Absinthe Cocktails
Tip: Do NOT buy cheap absinthe! Pay for the real, and therefore good, stuff. Here are some trusted sources, The Five Best Bottles of Absinthe, 10 Absinthes You Should Be Drinking

Cheese Doodle Day
Morrie Yohai was the inventor of the Cheez Doodle
The Original Cheez Doodle and its siblings available today
How Cheez Doodles Are Made

Multiple Personality Day
This isn't a day to necessarily celebrate and be joyful about.  Yes, we make joke around about having multiple personalities when we are having a bad day but real multiple personality disorder is no laughing matter.
Here's the lowdown on the reality of having multiple personalities, usually a result of severe abuse.  
Not all disorders are the same.  Here's an explanation of the differences between Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Multiple Personality Disorder.
The 15 Best Movies About Multiple Personality Disorder
Watch this documentary on real people who suffer with multiple personality disorder
Interventions and Treatments
Kim Noble: The woman with 100 personalities

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