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The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is one of the world's oldest and largest motorcycle gatherings, offering incredible riding, exhibitors, motorcycle shows, demo rides, racing, concerts, and much more. Find out why this international phenomenon draws motorcycle legends, superstars, and hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts each year and is listed as one of the 1,000 Places to See Before You Die.

Get ready for the world’s biggest biker party! August 3, 2015 marks the 75th anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. From its first bikers bash back in 1938, Sturgis rally has come a long way for bikers to show off their stunts, participate in races and enjoy music and concerts. The largest motorcycle rally in the world is held every year with exceptions during the World War II at Sturgis, South Dakota and is expected to bring around 1 million party seeking bikers this year. Although the rally runs for officially seven days in the first week of august, bikers from all over the world come to the sleepy town of Sturgis two weeks before the official program and continue to party even after the rally has concluded.

Sturgis has a population of around 6700 residents. But at the time of the rally the whole community steps up and plans for the biggest bash of the bikers. The citizens of the Sturgis open their arms, homes and business for the visitors and show them the importance of hospitality, cooperation and friendship. The locals plan all year and host countless food and souvenir stalls and shops that offer the visitors everything you need to dress up yourself and your bike.

Many individuals and groups enjoy day tours on the roads of the Black Hills national forest. The rides around the forest are breathtaking and can take you to beautiful destinations like Custer state park, crazy horse memorial, bear butter state park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and Devil’s Tower National Memorial. The riders can also contribute to a good cause and join the 13th annual mayor’s race where they will have a chance to race and enjoy a luncheon with the mayor of Sturgis. The participants are also gifted a souvenir pack by the mayor which includes some collectibles of the annual race.

Sturgis rally also hosts concerts that allow bike enthusiasts to party all night. The live concerts play every night during the rally and feature some of the hottest local and international bands that you will have a hard time deciding which one to attend.
There are a many hotels in and around Sturgis that can provide accommodation for the bikers. But the demand for lodging is so overwhelming at the time of the rally that many locals put up their own accommodation businesses to provide the visitors a room to stay. The Black Hills area also opens its door to the tourists. There are numerous bed and breakfast, cabins, rental homes, and even campgrounds that the visitors can choose to stay and rest after a tiring day at the rally.

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history of magicians, a collection of fascinating facts recorded in history with emphasis on famous performers in the world of magic.

Conjuring is one of the oldest forms of entertainment. It was first mentioned in writing in the Westcar Papyrus nearly 4,000 years ago.

This records how the great magician Jajamanekh recovered an ornament lost in a lake by splitting the lake in two and stacking one half on top of the other.

After picking up the jewel, he returned to the shore, clapped his hands, and the water fell back into place!

Since then there have been hundreds of records of magicians - working in the streets or at markets and fairs, or putting on shows in private houses and large theaters.

Many are famous for creating specific tricks or elaborate illusions and still amaze and entertain audiences today.

1700 BCE - The Westcar Papyrus (now in the State Museum, East Berlin) records the earliest known performance of conjuring as a form of entertainment.

Circa 40 CE - Simon Magus, aka Simon the Sorcerer and Simon of Gitta. Samarian magician who has been referred to as the founder of post-Christian Gnosticism. He is said to have fallen to his death while levitating, or, more accurately, when he stopped levitating too soon.

50-300 - The Acetabularii performed the Cups and balls in ancient Rome using stones and small vinegar cups (hence the name Acetabularii). Acetabularii are a group of magicians specializing on the cups and balls effect

400-1000 - The dark ages; little is known about the history of magic, but much of it was associated with the occult and magic as entertainment is not prominent.

1000-1500 - The Middle Ages where much magic was still associated with the occult and witchcraft. The growing trading nature of society allowed some street or circus performers to make a living out of old classics such as the cups and balls and indeed more modern ideas such as cheating by short changing via sleights with coins and other small objects.

1584 - Jean Prévost published the first French book on practical magic , "La Premiere Partie Des Subtiles et Plaisantes Inventions" (The First Part of Subtle and Pleasant Tricks).

1584 - Reginald Scot publishes The Discoverie of Witchcraft(sic) a book designed in part to counter the activities of persecutionists, but at the same time revealing many conjuring secrets of the day. Magic and witchcraft were still linked, and many copies of Scot's book were burnt in the early 17th century.

1720 - Isaac Fawlkes, English Magician retires. His performances at fairs leaves him with a fortune of nearly ten thousand pounds. Among his tricks were a card on ceiling with any card called for and his bag of many eggs. His booth is featured in Bartholomew Fair by Hogarth with a sign that says "Dexterity of Hand." He also presented impressionists and contortionists as part of his shows.

1734 - Jacob Meyer, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Meyer, using the name "Philadelphia," was the first American magician to win fame in Europe.

1750 - Joseph Pinetti, "considered to be the major figure of eighteenth century magic," is born. "Pinetti is said to be the first recorded performer to do the thumb tie effect" and he also performed second sight, exhibited automata and the orange tree illusion. ( history of magicians )

1769 - Baron Wolfgang von Kempelen, a Hungarian noble, invents "The Automatic Chess Player." Although not designed as a magical illusion, it baffled many people and introduced new methods of concealment and misdirection that have been used by illusionists ever since.

1805 - Year of birth of Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (died 1871). The "father of modern magic," who brought it from the street and circus side shows to an elegant stage or drawing room setting.

1814 - Year of birth of John Henry Anderson, The Great Wizard of the North," who performed with "Solid Silver" apparatus.

1845 - Robert-Houdin, presents his first Soirée Fantastique in Paris. ( history of magicians )

1853 - Adelaide Herrmann, possibly the world's greatest female magician, is born in London, England. She took over from her husband, Alexander Herrmann, when he died in 1896.

1873 - Maskelyne and Cooke first perform et the Egyptian Hall, England's Home of Mystery, in London.

1874 - Year of birth of Harry Houdini, aka King of Cards and King of Handcuffs (died 1926). Real name Ehrich Weiss, he achieved fame as an escapologist.

1876 - The first publication of Modern Magic. Written by Professor Louis Hoffman (1839–1919) (Real name Angelo John Lewis), it was a definitive work on the state of the art of that time.

1877 - Martinka and Co. was founded by Francis and Antonio Martinka, it was run by Houdini in 1919 and is still in existence today. ( history of magicians )

1894 - Year of birth of Dai Vernon (died 1992). aka "The Professor" and "The Man That Fooled Houdini", he was born as David Frederick Wingfield Verner in Ottawa. The most influential 20th C magician. ( history of magicians )

1902 - The "Expert At The Card Table" is published by The Charles T. Powner Co. was written by S. W. Erdnase. Considered by serious card workers as one of the most important books written.

1902 - May 10, The Society of American Magicians is founded at Martinka's Magic Shop in New York City, New York. It is the oldest magic society in the world.

1905 - July - The Magic Circle was formed in London. It's first President was David Devant. This is a prestigious organisation for magicians and has strict rules against exposure. (It expelled its founder twice for alleged exposure, something it has done to many famous magicians.)

1911 - The Great Lafayette dies in a fire at the Empire Theater, Edinburgh. His body was cremated but then a second body was found and also identified as The Great Lafayette - the first body had been that of a double who featured in some of the illusions.

1911 - "Our Magic" by Nevil Maskelyne and David Devant arguably one of the most important books of magic theory is published. ( history of magicians )

1911 - The Mysto Magic Company incorporated by Gilbert, Gilbert, and Petrie. ( history of magicians )

1918 - Houdini first performs Morritt's Vanishing Elephant at the Hippodrome on January 7.

1921 - P.T. Selbit performs the first ever "Sawing in half", something that is, in present day, synonymous with the art of magic.

1926 - On All Hallows Eve at 1:26 pm, Harry Houdini dies. The date of his death is marked as National Magic Day in the United States.

1936 - The British magician Fred Culpitt, becomes the first magician to perform on television.

Circa 1940 - Edward M. Massey invents the finger chopper which becomes many young magicians' first trick. ( history of magicians )

1949 - The first publication of "Royal Road to Card Magic" Written by Jean Hugard and Fred Braue, it's still an important first text for card workers today.

1952 - The first publication of "Modern Coin Magic" Written by JB Bobo, considered by some the "bible" of coin magic, many other works reference this one.

1956 - David Copperfield is born on September 16, as David Seth Kotkin.

1960 - Lance Burton is born on March 10, as William Lance Burton in Louisville, Kentucky. ( history of magicians )

1963 - The Magic Castle is formed by Milt Larsen in Hollywood USA by converting a 1908 Victorian mansion to a center of magical excellence. Many leading magicians have performed there. Dai Vernon was resident magician in the latter part of his life.

1968 - The book "Thirteen Steps To Mentalism" by Corinda was published and is one of the most famous books on mentalism. ( history of magicians )

1973 - David Blaine was born on April 4, as David Blaine White in Brooklyn, New York.

1974 - The musical The Magic Show starring Doug Henning opens on Broadway and ushers in a new "Golden Age" of magic.

1977 - Marco the Magi presents Le Grand David and his own Spectacular Magic Company premieres on February 20 in Beverly, Massachusetts. It becomes the longest running "Resident Magic Show" in history.

1977 - Jeff Sheridan, NY's celebrated Central Park Street Magician publishes "STREET MAGIC - An Illustrated History of Wandering Magicians and Their Conjuring Arts". Published by Dolphin Books, an imprint of Doubleday & Company. The first street magician to perform in NY in over 100 years.

1994 - The first WWW magic stores appear following the older text type newsgroups and bulletin boards. Pictorial and information sites soon follow, changing the way magic is learned and distributed. ( history of magicians )

1997 - The Masked Magician , Val Valentino, provokes much controversy by exposing magic secrets on major Fox TV specials. David Blaine brings "Street Magic" to America.

1997 - David Blaine debuts his first television special, "David Blaine: Street Magic" aired on the ABC network. He redefined magic on television and became synonymous in the art of magic in modern culture.

1998 - World Of Illusion at Madison Square Garden launched the career of Criss Angel, followed by Criss Angel Mindfreak which ran until 2003. ( history of magicians )

2000 Doug Henning dies, aged 52 on February 7, in Los Angeles five months after being diagnosed with liver cancer.

2003 Roy Horn of the magic act Siegfried & Roy was attacked and seriously injured by a seven-year-old male tiger named Montecore while performing on stage in Las Vegas. Horn was in critical condition for several weeks thereafter, and was said to have suffered a stroke and partial paralysis. On April 23, 2010, the duo officially said farewell to show business.

2007 - British Society of Mystery Entertainers Borne from communication on niche web forums a meeting was arranged in Treadwells Bookshop, Covent Garden London on 07/07/07. A meeting of likeminded UK and European based mentalists, bizarrists, storytellers, readers, spiritualist performers, and other 'mystery'entertainers met and became subsequently formally established as a private association dedicated to the arts.

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By 1910, the lack of an official flag for the Arizona Territory was becoming somewhat of an embarrassment.

It came to a head at the National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, when the best shooters in the soon-to-be state found themselves the only contingent without an emblem.

Arizona National Guard Col. Charles Wilfred Harris, team captain that year, decided the situation could not continue. He vowed that the Arizona Rifle Team would have a flag by the following year.

That's how it happened that the very first time Arizona's flag flew was at a shooting match in Ohio.

The shooting competition launched what would be a seven-year odyssey to adopt the official red, yellow and blue Western setting-sun motif that flies on buildings throughout the state today.

Historical records show that Arizona politics were at least as prickly 100 years ago as they are today, and the flag design prompted its own kerfuffle. When the Legislature finally adopted the state flag in 1917, the governor refused to sign the bill.

Harris reportedly drew the first flag design along with Carl Hayden, one of Arizona's first representatives in the U.S. Congress and a future U.S. senator.

Several accounts have Nan D. Hayden, Carl's wife, sewing the first flag that flew at the 1911 rifle match in Camp Perry.

Descendants of Mae Stewart, wife of W.R. Stewart, president of the Mesa Rifle Team, have contended that she sewed the first flag for the competition.

The final look of the flag was described in state legislation. The flag is to be set on a split field. The 13 alternating rays of yellow and red spreading across the upper field represent the country's original colonies and the West's beautiful sunsets. The lower field of solid blue is the same hue of "liberty blue" found in the flag of the United States. The red tone also appears in the U.S. flag.

The five-point copper star superimposed in the middle of the flag displays Arizona's pride in being the largest copper-producing state in the Union.

Legislators appreciated the red and yellow-gold colors because of the similarity to the flag carried by Spanish conquistadors who roamed the area in 1540 while searching for the Seven Cities of Cibola.

Blue and gold are the official state colors.

The flag was adopted on Feb. 17, 1917, although some legislators voted no because they thought it looked too much like the rising sun on Japan's flag.

When the flag was adopted, then-Gov. Thomas E. Campbell would not sign the bill, though he never explained why.

A newspaper story at the time surmised that "the flag did not measure up to his ideals of what a state emblem should be."

Reports also noted that one legislator wanted a Gila monster on the flag and others thought an eagle would be more appropriate.

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HISTORY OF RUSSIAN ROULETTE

Russian roulette is a potentially lethal game of chance in which a "player" places a single round in a revolver, spins the cylinder, places the muzzle against their head, and pulls the trigger. "Russian" refers to the supposed country of origin, and roulette to the element of risk-taking and the spinning of the revolver's cylinder being reminiscent of spinning a roulette wheel.

Because only one chamber is loaded, the player has a one in n chance of hitting the loaded chamber, where n is the number of chambers in the cylinder. So, for instance, for a revolver that holds six rounds, the chance is one in six. That assumes that each chamber is equally likely to come to rest in the "correct" position. However due to gravity, in a properly maintained weapon with a single round inside the cylinder, the full chamber, which weighs more than the empty chambers, will usually end up near the bottom of the cylinder when its axis is not vertical, altering the odds in favor of the "player". This only applies to swing-out cylinder type revolvers, and only if the cylinder is spun outside of the revolver and allowed to come to a complete stop before locked back in.

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Some history of the American flag.

The United States Flag is the third oldest of the National Standards of the world; older than the Union Jack of Britain or the Tricolor of France.

The flag was first authorized by Congress June 14, 1777. This date is now observed as Flag Day throughout America.

The flag was first flown from Fort Stanwix, on the site of the present city of Rome, New York, on August 3, 1777. It was first under fire for three days later in the Battle of Oriskany, August 6, 1777.

It was first decreed that there should be a star and a stripe for each state, making thirteen of both; for the states at the time had just been erected from the original thirteen colonies.

The colors of the Flag may be thus explained: The red is for valor, zeal and fervency; the white for hope purity, cleanliness of life, and rectitude of conduct; the blue, the color of heaven, for reverence to God, loyalty, sincerity, justice and truth.

The star (an ancient symbol of India, Persia and Egypt) symbolized dominion and sovereignty, as well as lofty aspirations. The constellation of the stars within the union, one star for each state, is emblematic of our Federal Constitution, which reserves to the States their individual sovereignty except as to rights delegated by them to the Federal Government.

The symbolism of the Flag was thus interpreted by Washington: “We take the stars from Heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing Liberty.”

In 1791, Vermont, and in 1792, Kentucky were admitted to the Union and the number of stars and stripes was raised to fifteen in correspondence. As other states came into the Union it became evident there would be too many stripes. So in 1818 Congress enacted that the number of stripes be reduced and restricted henceforth to thirteen representing the thirteen original states; while a star should be added for each succeeding state. That law is the law of today.

The name “Old Glory” was given to our National Flag August 10, 1831, by Captain William Driver of the brig Charles Doggett.

The Flag was first carried in battle at the Brandywine, September 11, 1777. It first flew over foreign territory January 28, 1778, at Nassau, Bahama Islands; Fort Nassau having been captured by the American in the course of the war for independence. The first foreign salute to the flag was rendered by the french admiral LaMotte Piquet, off Quiberon Bay, February 13, 1778.

The United States Flag is unique in the deep and noble significance of its message to the entire world, a message of national independence, of individual liberty, of idealism, of patriotism.

It symbolizes national independence and popular sovereignty. It is not the Flag of a reigning family or royal house, but of 205 million free people welded into a Nation, one and inseparable, united not only by community of interest, but by vital unity of sentiment and purpose; a Nation distinguished for the clear individual conception of its citizens alike of their duties and their privileges, their obligations and their rights.

It incarnates for all mankind the spirit of Liberty and the glorious ideal of human Freedom; not the freedom of unrestraint or the liberty of license, but an unique ideal of equal opportunity for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, safeguarded by the stern and lofty principles of duty, of righteousness and of justice, and attainable by obedience to self-imposed laws.

Floating from lofty pinnacle of American Idealism, it is a beacon of enduring hope, like the famous Bartholdi Statue of Liberty enlightening the World to the oppressed of all lands. It floats over a wondrous assemblage of people from every racial stock of the earth whose united hearts constitute an indivisible and invincible force for the defense and succor of the downtrodden.

It embodies the essence of patriotism. Its spirit is the spirit of the American nation. Its history is the history of the American people. Emblazoned upon its folds in letters of living light are the names and fame of our heroic dead, the Fathers of the Republic who devoted upon its altars their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor. Twice told tales of National honor and glory cluster thickly about it. Ever victorious, it has emerged triumphant from eight great National conflicts. It flew at Saratog, at Yorktown, at Palo Alto, at Gettysburg, at Minala bay, at Chateau-Thierry, at Iwo Jima. It bears witness to the immense expansion of our national boundaries, the development of our natural resources, and the splendid structure of our civilization. It prophesies the triumph of popular government, of civic and religious liberty and of national righteousness throughout the world.

The flag first rose over thirteen states along the Atlantic seaboard, with a population of some three million people. Today it flies over fifty states, extending across the continent, and over great islands of the two oceans; and two hundred and five million owe it allegiance. It has been brought to this proud position by love and sacrifice. Citizens have advanced it and heroes have died for it. It is the sign made visible of the strong spirit that has brought liberty and prosperity to the people of America. It is the flag of all us alike. Let us accord it honor and loyalty.

For years I felt that my life had been lacking something, but I couldn't put my finger on what. Was it love? Friendship? A successful career? But now I know better. All I really wanted, all I really needed to make my life complete was a rubber chicken.

Seeing it sitting here in my lap, its blank painted eyes staring bravely into the void of the unknown, its bumpy synthetic flesh not unlike the remarkable texture of a life well spent, its hollow body symbolic of the goodness we can all fill ourselves with if we try hard enough...I feel an odd sense of satisfaction, but also of mystery.

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History of the Mexico / Mexican flag

Mexico's Flag
The Mexican flag consists of three vertical bands in green, white and red, with the Mexican coat of arms (which portrays an eagle on a prickly pear cactus with a snake in its beak and talons) in the center of the white band. The flag's proportion is 4:7.

The flag, along with the Mexican Coat of Arms (escudo nacional) and the National Anthem, is considered one of the sí­mbolos patrios, "patriotic symbols" of Mexico.
History and Meaning of the Mexican Flag
Mexico's flag as it is today was adopted in 1968, though a very similar flag had been in use since 1821. Originally the green represented independence, white represented religion and red the union of Americans and Europeans, but during the secularization of the country under President

Benito Juarez (president of Mexico from 1858 to 1872) the meanings of the colors were adapted to represent hope (green), unity (white) and the blood of the national heroes (red).
The Mexican Coat of Arms
The Mexican Coat of Arms is taken from an Aztec legend which recounts the way in which the Aztecs came to choose the site where they built their capital city of Tenochtitlan (where Mexico City stands today). The Aztecs, also known as the Mexica ("meh-shee-ka"), were a nomadic people traveling from the north of the country. Their leader was informed in a dream by the god of war, Huitzilopochtli, that they were to settle in the place where they would find an eagle on a prickly pear cactus holding a serpent. The place where they saw this sight was quite inhospitable - a swampy area in the center of three lakes, but this is where they settled and built the great city of Tenochtitlan.
Protocol
When the Mexican flag is displayed, Mexicans stand at attention with their right arm placed in a salute over their chests with the palm facing downward.

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Copper plays many important roles in maintaining a healthy body and some of its benefits include:

Arthritis:

The health benefits of copper relate to its anti-inflammatory actions that assist in reducing the symptoms of arthritis. The consumer market is also flooded with copper bracelets as well as other accessories for curing this condition. Copper can also work as a home remedy for arthritis; store water in a copper container overnight to accumulates copper traces. These are beneficial in strengthening the muscular system, so drink the water when you wake in the morning. You will feel energized and active for the day, because your metabolism will have a good source of copper for its daily processes.

Proper Growth:

Copper is essential for normal growth and health. Thus, it is very important to include this mineral in balanced levels in your regular diets. It is also helpful in the protection of the skeletal, nervous and cardiovascular systems. If you suffer from a copper deficiency, the normal and healthy growth of organs and tissues, as well as their proper oxygenation from an ample red blood cell concentration, would be impossible. Copper deficiencies are seen in many third world countries, and is reflected in the number of birth and growth defects in children of those nations.

Pigmentation of Hair and Eyes

: Copper is a vital component of the natural dark pigment, melanin, which imparts coloration to the skin, hair, and eyes. Melanin can be produced by melanocytes only in the presence of the cuproenzyme called tyrosinase, which is derived from copper. Intake of copper supplements also helps in protecting against graying of the hair, so while it is often overlooked as an antioxidant mineral, it does protect the integrity of those cells and keeps you looking young! It also maintains the color of your eyes, and is essential, along with zinc, to keep your eyes beautifully colored into your old age.

Beef3Connective Tissues: Copper is an important nutrient that plays a significant role in the synthesis of hemoglobin, myelin, body pigment melanin and collagen. It helps to protect the myelin sheath surrounding the nerves, and it is also actively involved in the production of elastin, an element of connective tissue that keeps the skin flexible. This also keeps your skin from looking older, by keeping it flexible and less prone to sagging and wrinkles.

Brain Stimulation:

Copper is widely known as a brain stimulant, which is why food with a high copper content is often classified as “Brain Food”. However, copper content in the diet has to be in correct proportions, because too much copper is also not healthy for the brain. Copper has a control function to play in the brain, so the amount of copper supplementation has to be balanced. Copper has been associated directly with higher thought processes, particularly in relation to the impact of its transporter protein, Atp7a. Studies have shown a direct link between copper content within the brain and creative or out of the box thinking, showing that copper enables neural pathways to develop in unique ways.

Enzymatic Reactions:

Copper is either an element or a cofactor in as many as 50 different enzymes that take part in various biological reactions within the body. These enzymes can function properly only in the presence of copper. Without the enzymatic reactions in our various organ systems, our entire metabolism would slow down and the intricate network of reactions and metabolic pathways would cease to function in harmony. This is specifically important in certain brain pathways, particularly those involving dopamine and galactose.

Utilization of Iron and Sugar:

Copper helps in the absorption of iron from the intestinal tract and in the release from its primary storage sites like the liver. It also helps in the utilization of sugar in the body. By helping in the absorption of iron from food and other supplemental sources, copper guarantees a healthy red blood cell count and proper oxygenation of different organ systems. Without a proper supply of iron, people suffer from anemia, also known as iron deficiency, which can be a very dangerous condition resulting in fatigue, muscle ache, digestive problems, and general weakness.

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Helps Prevent Premature Aging: Copper is a strong antioxidant, which works in the presence of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase to safeguard the cell membranes from free radicals. Superoxide dismutase is one of the strongest antioxidants that work within the body in the fight against free radicals. Free radicals attack many different organ systems, but are specifically well-studied in terms of their effect on aging, including wrinkles, age spots, susceptibility to various types of cancer, macular degeneration, and kidney malfunctions. Having enough copper in your daily diet can keep you looking younger for longer!

Increases Energy Production:

Copper is essential for the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate, which is an energy storehouse of the human body. The cuproenzyme, cytochrome c oxidase, affects intracellular energy production. It acts as a catalyst in the reduction of molecular oxygen to water, during which the enzyme produces an electrical gradient used by the mitochondria to synthesize the vital energy-storing molecule, ATP. Therefore, when we have enough copper in our bodies, we will have enough functional and accessible energy to get through the day without feeling lethargic or tired.

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The history of th mardi gras party.

Mobile, founded by Bienville in 1702, is known for having the oldest organized Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States, beginning in 1703. It was also host to the first formally organized Mardi Gras parade in the United States in 1830.

Mobile's Mardi Gras celebrations revolve around mystic societies, private social organizations that have been a fundamental part of the social and business fabric of the city. The mystic societies are organizations, similar to krewes in New Orleans, that present parades, masked balls, and activities for the enjoyment of its members, guests, and the public. Mystic society membership is secret. The mystic societies build colorful Carnival floats and parade throughout downtown Mobile during the Carnival season with masked society members tossing small gifts, known as "throws", to the parade spectators. Throws were first introduced in Mobile during an 1837 Cowbellion de Rakin Society parade. They initially consisted of sugar plumbs, kisses, and oranges Currently, throws may be trinkets, candy, cookies, peanuts, women's panties, artificial roses, stuffed animals, doubloons, cups, hats, can coolers, Frisbees, medallion necklaces, bead necklaces of every variety, and the iconic Moon Pies.

Mobile's mystic societies give formal masquerade balls, known as bal masqués, which are almost always invitation only and are oriented to adults Attendance at a ball requires that a strict dress code, or costume de rigueur, be followed. The formal dress code usually involves full-length evening gowns for women and white tie with tails for male invited guests, and masked costumes for society members. The balls feature dramatic entertainment, music, dancing, food, and drinks. Balls are usually based upon a theme which is carried out through scenery, decorations, costumes, and a tableau vivant.

Mobile first celebrated Carnival in 1703 when French settlers began the festivities at the Old Mobile Site.[10] Mobile's first Carnival society was organized in 1704, when Nicholas Langlois founded Société de Saint Louis. In 1711 it was renamed the Boeuf Gras Society (Fatted Ox Society) (1711–1861). In 1830 Mobile's Cowbellion de Rakin Society was the first formally organized and masked mystic society in the United States to celebrate with a parade. The Cowbellions got their start when Michael Krafft, a cotton factor from Pennsylvania, began a parade with participants' carrying rakes, hoes, and cowbells. The "Cowbellions" introduced horse-drawn floats to the parades in 1840 with a parade entitled, "Heathen Gods and Goddesses". The Striker's Independent Society was formed in 1843. It is the oldest surviving mystic society or krewe in the United States.


King Felix III and the queen of the Mobile Carnival Association aboard the MCA crown float on Royal Street during the 2010 season
In 1856 six businessmen, formerly of Mobile, gathered at a club room in New Orlean's French Quarter to organize a secret society to observe Mardi Gras with a formal parade. They founded New Orleans' first and oldest krewe, the Mistick Krewe of Comus. Carnival celebrations in Mobile were cancelled during the American Civil War. In 1866 Joe Cain revived the Mardi Gras parades by portraying a fictional Chickasaw chief named Slacabamorinico while parading in costume through the city streets on Fat Tuesday. He celebrated the day in front of Union Army occupation troops. The Order of Myths, Mobile's oldest mystic society that continues to parade, was founded in 1867 and held its first parade on Mardi Gras night in 1868. The Infant Mystics also began to parade on Mardi Gras night in 1868, but later moved their parade to Lundi Gras.


Blow House in the Order of Athena parade down Royal Street during the 2010 season
The Mobile Carnival Association was formed in 1871 to coordinate the events of Mardi Gras. That year was also the occasion of the First Royal Court at which was crowned the first king of Carnival, Emperor Felix I. The Comic Cowboys of Wragg Swamp were established in 1884, along with their mission of satire and free expression. The Continental Mystic Crew mystic society was founded in 1890; it was Mobile's first Jewish mystic society] In 1894 the Order of Doves mystic society was founded and held its first Mardi Gras ball. It was the first African-American mystic society in Mobile. In 1929 the Infant Mystics, the second oldest society that continues to parade, introduced the first electric floats to Mobile. In 1939 the Colored Carnival Association was founded and had its first parade; it was later renamed the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association. In 1980 the Order of Osiris, the oldest surviving gay and lesbian mystic society in Mobile, held its first ball. In 1995 the 1st Mobile International Carnival Ball was held, with every known Mobile mystic society in attendance. In 2002, Mobile celebrated its Tricentennial with parades representing every known mystic society. A documentary film, The Order of Myths, was released in 2008 with a focus on Mardi Gras celebrations and how race and class influences many aspects of Mardi Gras in the city, including the mystic societies. According statistics from the Alabama Tourism Department, Mobile Mardi Gras is the most-attended annual event in the state. The event attracted more than 800,000 people in 2010 and more than one million in 2011.

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