January 1st marks National Bloody Mary Day, a tribute to one of the world's most iconic cocktails. The Bloody Mary, traditionally made with vodka, tomato juice, and a blend of spices and flavorings, has been a brunch staple for decades. Did you know? The Bloody Mary was allegedly invented in the 1920s by Fernand Petiot, a Parisian bartender. It's often considered a "hangover cure" due to its combination of a heavy vegetable base (tomato juice), salt, and alcohol. It's a popular choice after New Year's Eve celebrations. In the United States, over 1 million Bloody Marys are consumed daily. The world's largest Bloody Mary was created in Wisconsin in 2012, containing 100 gallons of the cocktail. Variations of the drink exist worldwide, with unique ingredients like shrimp, bacon, or even wasabi. Cubans drink it with Rum instead of Vodka, it is called Cubanito there. Mexicans of course with Tequila. Name? Bloody Margarita. Every Bloody Mary is unique, from spicy to savory, adorned with celery, olives, or even bacon. Today, let's toast to this timeless classic that continues to captivate taste buds around the world! Cheers to National Bloody Mary Day! 🎉 More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(cocktail). Text modified from ChatGPT, Art by Dall-E.

Sangria finds its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Spain and Portugal. It's a product of a rich tradition of wine-based drinks dating back to the Middle Ages. The name 'Sangria' itself is derived from the Spanish word 'sangre', meaning blood, referencing its typical deep red color, although white sangria, known as 'Sangria Blanca', is also popular. This festive beverage typically blends red wine with an assortment of fruits like oranges, lemons, berries, and peaches, often enhanced with a touch of brandy or liqueur, and sweetened with sugar. Sangria's charm lies in its versatility and adaptability to personal tastes and seasonal fruits, making it a favorite at gatherings. Globally, sangria has gained immense popularity, especially in the United States and parts of Europe. Statistics reveal that in the U.S. alone, over 65% of sangria is consumed during summer, reflecting its status as a quintessential summer drink. The spirit of Sangria is celebrated annually on National Sangria Day, commemorating its rich heritage and the joy it brings to social occasions. This day, observed on December 20th, encourages people to indulge in this delicious blend, experiment with their own recipes, and share the experience with friends and family. Cheers to Sangria! More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangria Art by Dall-E 3, Text modified from ChatGPT 4.

Cheers to our global gang! 🌍🌟 As the year draws to a close, we're giving a shoutout to the 13,000 amazing contributors on our platform. By leveraging Byron, the exchange within our company becomes more seamless, paving the way for new projects and strengthening our unity within Bayer. 🚀 Presenting this exclusive POAP as a massive thank you, because without you, this platform wouldn't be what it is. 🙌 Byron, an acronym for Bayer Open Network, is our Skills database for Bayer employees, including speed networking. We kicked off in 2018 as a True North grassroots side initiative, going live in 2020. Created by over 40 students and programming enthusiasts with the help of EY Croatia. Today, we have 13,000 registered users from 89 countries, in 293 cities. People have searched for something in Byron at least 25,000 times and engaged in 31,000 1:1 Speed network meetings. http://go/byron Looking ahead, we're thrilled about the future and the prospect of our community growing even larger. Can't wait for more collaborations and successes together in the coming year! 🎉✨ Art created by Lena Schermer

With the aim of protecting more and more Greek patients, a new product in Cardiovascular Medicine is launched. KERENDIA is now available for patients with CKD & Type 2 Diabetes. Welcome to Bayer Hellas internal Kerendia launch event, focusing on educating & preparing the Sales Team for a successful product promotion in the Greek market. In this event, you familiarized yourselves with the promotional materials & the role plays. This is the first POAP related to a pharmaceutical product. If you received this POAP, you are a True Pioneer in the Web3 space. Bayer is proudly promoting innovative practices. https://www.bayer.com/en/poap-tc