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news birthdays/events DON! game: al pacino movie quotes word of the day news is it weird when someone only takes cash or check these days? game:  1 second song trivia a survey defined when we're "old" news how do you deal with backhanded compliments? game: general trivia it's nice be outside/in the yard...but does that mean you have to clean more?  news is there a point in your d.i.y. when you'll call a professional or are you determined to finish a project yourself what jobs do people have who earn over $150,000 a year? goodbye/fun facts....National DNA day...On this day in 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick formally announced their discovery of the 3 dimensional double helix they called deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Fast forward to 1990, when scientists from around the world came together to begin mapping the human genome...and while DNA evidence isn't typically the number one resource used for solving crimes, it has been instrumental in both exonerating or confirming individuals. Genealogical DNA testing

news birthdays/events have you ever been too embarrassed to go back to a business? word of the day news game: 1 minute mysteries are there certain sandwiches that need to be on toasted bread vs ones that must be on untoasted bread historical markers...don't always believe what you see! news game: 80's and 90's trivia  most overhyped board games longest baseball game you've ever been to news game: outburst when you dvr a show...how long til you actually watch it? goodbye/fun facts....international guide dog day...Guide dogs provide opportunities for social interaction and greater independence for legally blind adults. the first reference to guide dogs is seen in a nursery rhyme from the year 1500...it says:  “A is an Archer” ... “B was a Blind-man/Led by a dog.”  by the 1920's Guide dogs helped German soldiers following World War I. and in 1929...the first U.S. guide dog training school opened when Dorothy Harrison Eustis and Morris Frank started The Seeing Eye in Tennessee. today...more than 140 million peopl

news birthdays/events how likely are you to pick up after others while on vacation? word of the day news sc johnson/spring cleaning survey game: is ashley smarter than a 5th grader is it ok for your employer to lock up your phone while you're at work? news best way to get rid of spiders game: shakespeare best 'outdoorsy' states news have you ever 'energy audited' your house? game: movie trivia for brad goodbye/fun facts....national picnic day...This meal hearkens back to mid-18th-century al fresco French dining when all you needed was a bottle of wine, a loaf of bread, some cheese, and fruit and you could have a party under the sky. From barbecues to simple cold plates, picnics are light informal affairs intended to be relaxing and fun for everyone to enjoy the day. If the weather does not cooperate, have a picnic on the living room floor. a poll found 94% of us love or at least like picnics...we're a month into spring...so grab your gingham tablecloth, wicker baskets and enjoy the day!

news birthdays/events earth day...how are you reducing your carbon footprint word of the day news game: quiz game: feud what kind of 'road tripper' are you? news listener feedback break are you a music festival person? page a day trivia news no or low cost things to do with friends and family newest home trend (no..it's not primary bedroom coffee bars) goodbye/fun facts....National Playground Safety Week...Playgrounds come with hazards and risks so it’s important to consider safety. this week let's us focus on children’s outdoor play environments, and show gratitude for those who effectively maintain playgrounds. German developmental psychologists like Friedrich Fröbel came up with the idea of a recreational area as a developmental tool that instills children with a sense of fair play and good manners. in 1859 The first public-access recreational area is opened in Manchester, England. in 1922 a man named Charles Wicksteed invented the slide... and today's playgrounds kids land on soft surfaces and no rust.

news birthdays/events fun ways to remember your vacations (besides buying a t-shirt or coffee cup) word of the day news how to be more focused do you like to do things in silence or have background noise.  what do you use for background noise? game: password news gadgets that were "on their way out" 15 years ago..but they're still around if you were in charge of the world...what would you do to make it a better place? game: drum intro songs news 2024's list of things left in ubers game: movie titles in 3 words goodbye/fun facts....National Garlic Day....this bulbous flowering plant has been around since the ancient Egyptians...they used it as currency.  garlic is also known as the stinking rose. it's a member of the lily family which includes onions, leeks, and shallots. It can be sweet — through caramelization and roasting. It can be buttery and savory — through sautéing. It can be pungent and sharp — through slicing it raw. No matter how you slice, sauté, or roast it, garlic is a truly multifaceted plant...

news birthdays/events what would be your "adulting crash course"? word of the day news game: quick casual restaurant slogans old customs that are hard to imagine people doing today do you eat fruit rinds? news game: just under $1,000 pyramid most stolen items from hotels are you looking for happiness in the wrong place? news game: outburst thrillist...best beach towns in the u.s. goodbye/fun facts....national animal cracker day...Animal crackers have been part of American childhood memories since the late 1800s when they were first imported from England where animal crackers were invented. Stauffer’s Biscuit Company began commercially producing their original recipe circus crackers in 1871. Stauffer’s unique baking process created a slightly sweet, crispy, cracker-like biscuit that dominated the market...until 1902 when competitor National Biscuit Company, a.k.a. Nabisco, introduced their brand of animal crackers packaged in small boxes that looked like P.T. Barnum circus train cars.  were initially sold as C

news birthdays/events so many people take selfies and videos...should there be places that are off limits? word of the day news we should teach our kids basic survival skills...do you know the things on this list? what scared you as a child...are you still afraid of it? game: guess that classical music news don't shop hungry...or when it's busy..or without a list... should all students get a 'student discount'? game: everybody knows news underrated advice that we shouldn't ignore game: I should have known that goodbye/fun facts....national kickball day...It’s time to hit the playground for some good old-fashioned kickball action. Kickball is a widely enjoyed sport all around the globe. and it has existed since the early 1900s. Originally named Kick Baseball, the game was used by gymnastics teachers to teach baseball kids the basics of baseball. The game is played on the field and uses three bases, a pitcher pile, and a home plate. most people use 8.5 inch to 16 inch diameter inflated rubber ball, such as a ut

news birthdays/events game: 1 minute mysteries word of the day news do we have too many choices on everything? game: movies trivia national park week starts saturday news do you have 'subscription creep'? game: 80's and 90's movie trivia how do you get your health and wellness info?  from your doctor? news the nike olympic uniforms are....interesting things not to do at a new job goodbye/fun facts....The Day of the Mushroom...it's celebrated to honor all things fungi. Since they first appeared in early European communities, it is generally assumed that people have been gathering mushrooms since the beginning of time, possibly even in prehistoric times. it is likely that China and Japan were the first places to cultivate mushrooms as early as 600 A.D...in 1824 The popular cookbook “The Virginia Housewife” is released where cooking with mushrooms was first introduced to Americans. Similar to how humans breathe, mushrooms take in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. but not all mushrooms are edible...so don't go ou

news birthdays/events things to do to get your kids (or yourself) off the computer/phone this spring word of the day news game: page a day calendar trivia funny social dilemma we buy the same 10 foods...what are yours? news dirtiest places in your home game: quiz game: feud news people you never have to tip most overrated u.s. tourist attractions goodbye/fun facts....Money Smart Week is celebrated every year in April to empower people with the knowledge and skills needed to make well-informed personal finance choices. The world of finance and banking can often seem daunting...but the good news is it's never too late to learn!  this week as an opportunity to educate yourself on all those difficult financial terms and get tips on how to properly handle your hard-earned money. Even though money has been around for a long time, it wasn’t until the 20th Century that financial literacy was taught officially for the first time. so make an appointment with a financial advisor...Watch YouTube videos, enroll in classes

news birthdays/events ashley and brad call 'after the beep' word of the day news game: what year was it? jobs people envy 100 year rule with baby names news inventions from around the world (since the beginning of time) game: the backwards song game what would your 3 or 4 word obituary be? news the upside of stress game: celebrities described in 3 words goodbye/fun facts....National Gardening Day encourages gardeners and would-be gardeners to pick up a shovel, plant some seeds, and kick off a beautiful year of homegrown bounty. Forest gardening, a forest-based food production system, is known to be the world’s oldest form of gardening. Forest gardens could be found in prehistoric times along jungle banks...gardening declined during the Middle Ages but became popular during Elizabethan times. ...you can join or start a gardening club to either learn or teach those around you. Growing your own food also provides fresh and natural nourishment for your family and saves you time and money at the grocery store. 

news birthdays/events do you make suggestions for improvement at work? word of the day news game: famous guitar riffs driving this spring/summer for vacation...do you get 'dead butt'? how to share a difference of opinion...POLITELY! news game: opening lines of classic books want to live 'the simple life'? do you try to be creative for graduation presents or just give money? news game: actors who can sing tik tok food trends that are worth a try goodbye/fun facts....National Clean Up Your Pantry Day. A pantry is a dedicated space, a room, or a cabinet, where items related to the kitchen are stored. These items can be beverages, food, utensils, cleaning supplies, linens, and groceries. The term ‘pantry’ was first used during the Middle Ages to refer to domestic spaces. Colonists in New England used to store food in a “buttery,” which was a small room near a kitchen. The first buttery was an underground room in the Theron Boyd homestead in Hartford, U.S. in 1786. The “butler’s pantry” was popular in England and

news birthdays/events have our vehicles gotten too big? word of the day news life hacks game: is ashley smarter than a 5th grader weird thing your parents wouldn't let you do news do you buy clothes that last?  or just the cheap-y whatever clothes game: mindtrap feel good story of the day news keep these items off your kitchen counter game: I should have known that goodbye/fun facts....national safety pin day. In April 1849, Walter Hunt, born in 1796, invented the safety pin to pay a debt of $15 to a friend. Walter Hunt was an American mechanic. Unfortunately, Hunt did not get any real cash or fame from his invention so he sold the patent to “W. R. Grace and Company” for $400. He paid his friend back with that money and pocketed the remaining $385. Hunt made the safety pin to improve the ‘dress pin’ and prevent injuries to fingers and other parts of the body. It said that he made the safety pin with a brass wire of about 8 inches in length. The basic design invented by Walter Hunt in 1849 is still used today.

news birthdays/events when was the last time you messed up BIG when the spotlight was on you word of the day news guilty pleasure foods that are healthier than you think what's the difference between a trip and a vacation? would you wear a 'murse'? news game: mind the gap part 1 game: mind the gap part 2 what won't you buy at a garage sale? news usa today's list of best and worst mlb parks game: 80's song titles goodbye/fun facts....International A.S.M.R. Day ...which spreads general awareness about it. A.S.M.R. which stands for ‘autonomous sensory meridian response.’...a sensory response to certain visual and audio triggers.  A.S.M.R. has gone viral on YouTube and social media. but it's a relatively new subject for researchers, and there has been little scientific research in this field. A.S.M.R. is subjective ...what is relaxing for some isn't for others...and can be very effective on some people, often causing them to fall asleep. Today, we have millions of A.S.M.R. videos on YouTube....so if you need to r

news birthdays/events are you "too busy" to read to your kids a night? word of the day news when was the last time you locked your keys in your car? game: quiz game: feud news did you/or know someone who stumbled into their career? have you ever accidentally breached security (at an airport or somewhere else?) how do you define real beauty news game: page a day calendar trivia places you've fallen asleep goodbye/fun facts....National Zoo Lovers Day brings animal enthusiasts together! Do you know how many animals were saved by zoos from going extinct? Yes, zoos are more than just conservation sites for endangered species, they also provide educational, research, and entertainment purposes. We can trace the history of zoos back to 4000 B.C. The early Egyptian and Asian zoos were kept mainly for public visitors but also for research purposes.The Vienna Zoo is the oldest existing zoo and was opened to the public in 1765.The United State's first zoo open to the public, Central Park Zoo, opened in 1864 in New York.

news birthdays/events do you have a favorite movie/tv/book rivalry character(s)? word of the day news have you ever wanted to get a job somewhere so you could learn the insider way of doing things? game: name that drum intro are you afraid to confront your clutter? news sauces/gadgets to make cooking at home better game: geneva read song lyrics this year's list (so far) of strange lost luggage items news america's windiest cities game: everybody knows goodbye/fun facts....Walking is one of the simplest exercises out there...and it's free!  So why not walk to work?!?!? In 2004, “Prevention” magazine came up with Walk to Work Day and decided on the first Friday in April.  Walking can be a great stress reliever. It not only works the muscles and increases heart rates, but also allows the senses to take in different environmental stimuli, from the gentle breeze and bird sounds to the smell of flowers in the air and a much-needed dose of vitamin D. If you’re working from home, you can celebrate the day by simply w

news birthdays/events celebrity laughs...do you think they're real? word of the day news retirement by the numbers...how do you match up? game:  u.s. flag trivia ashley's magic tv show topic news things you should never charge (according to cheapism) game: prison commissary price right listener feedback break news how often do you watch nature documentaries? game: general trivia "goodbye/fun facts....Vitamin C Day...today we recognize the gazillion ways vitamin C is good for our body, mind, and soul. regular intake of vitamin C can lower the risk of heart disease and reduce blood pressure. It’s amazing for our skin and hair. What’s more incredible is that it’s abundantly present in some of our favorite foods — tomatoes, oranges, bell peppers, and lemons, to name a few. Much before its official discovery in 1932, health experts determined that citrus fruits could effectively prevent scurvy — a debilitating disease that claimed the lives of millions of sailors from 1500 to 1800.  In the 1970s, double Nobel Laur

news birthdays/events what gets you choked up? word of the day news game: shakespeare tv guide listing made up terms that we all use (google as a verb) swimsuit season is almost here...what's your go to swimwear choice? news game: star trek quiz what's the most boring thing you do in a day...how can you make it less boring? what was your latest "when did this happen" in regards to your body/aging? news game: just under $1,000 pyramid how do you handle mess ups/accidents at a restaurant (or anywhere frankly) goodbye/fun facts....National Film Score Day honors and recognizes the talented composers who have elevated the attraction of a movie. Film scores are usually music without vocals....and movies just would be the same without them. is it the same as a soundtrack to a movie...no...the difference is that the score is original music that is specific to the film. In contrast, a soundtrack is a collection of carefully chosen songs to be included in the movie...but why April 3rd? Miklós Rózsa, the legendary compo

news birthdays/events 2/3 of us leave items in our online shopping cart...why? word of the day news experts say to pick a 'wellness habit" game:  totally 1980's trivia do you jump to conclusions? news if you could bring a musical instrument places...what would you bring? game: celebrity authors gen z fashion trends  news would you like to try a robot masseuse? game: what year was it? goodbye/fun facts....national diy day...DIY has become extremely popular in recent years. Instead of hiring a professional, many people are opting to tackle specific tasks or projects to avoid paying someone else to do the work. In the 6th century B.C., there was a temple-like building in Basilicata, and just like our modern instruction manuals, it held instructions on how to mass-produce its components, as well as how these components fit together to create the building. flash forward to the 1990's The development of and access to the internet and the World Wide Web, also led to a breakthrough for DIY projects, as it became easi

news birthdays/events pro baseball can be expensive but what if the food was 'all you can eat'? word of the day news game: 6 year old trivia unspoken rules to live by how/where did you or someone you know get stuck news game: quiz game: feud debit cards for kids...yes or no? news what project are you currently putting off (besides taxes) experts are (again) warning: things NOT to put on social media goodbye/fun facts....Be Kind to Spiders Week and the purpose of this week is to give us the opportunity to intentionally show kindness to these eight-legged creatures. Spiders have been on the receiving end of bad publicity for eons, yet they have positively impact agriculture and pest control on a daily basis. Unlike what most people believe, very few spiders are actually poisonous. The Brown Recluse and the Black Widow spiders are the most poisonous to humans. The word ‘spider’ is derived from the Proto-Germanic word ‘spin-pron,’ literally meaning ‘spinner,’ Spiders can be found on all continents except Antarcti

news birthdays/events easter desserts from around the world word of the day news funny april fool's idea game: can you tell the song by the drums? what defines 'good customer service' for you? news recent genius inventions (buzzfeed) game: classic tv show quotes listener feedback break news easiest veggies to grow game: 5 second rule goodbye/fun facts....Lemon Chiffon Cake Day commemorates the sweetness of the flavorful light lemon cake that was invented by Harry Baker in 1927. Back then in the 1920s, the angel food cake was famous, but it contained no butter, fat, or shortening of any sort. stiffened egg whites are folded into the batter and Baker replaced the butter with vegetable oil.  Harry was a Los Angeles insurance agent but eventually became a caterer for Brown Derby Restaurant in LA...He kept the recipe a secured secret for years, until he finally sold it to Betty Crocker in 1947. So the next time life gives you lemons, make a Lemon Chiffon Cake.