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news birthdays/events underwater vending machines?? word of the day news move over "fomo"...there's a new acroynm in town! is there a good way to deliver bad news?  would you rather someone soften the blow or just tell you straight out what's your mobile phone background?  it can reveal a lot about your personality news do you travel to "foodie cities"?  what's your top travel criteria? game: quiz game: feud news game: calendar trivia when you go on vacation...do you set an alarm? goodbye/fun facts....Repeat Day... it’s the perfect time to plan another spa retreat, book reservations at that special restaurant, or even find a new activity that you would love to repeat in the future. Repetition is a key element in everyday life. Daily routines give us a sense of stability and direction. The arts have also used repetition as the driving force behind powerful narratives. The most popular example is the movie “Groundhog Day”...although there are many time loop movies besides GD. Some scientists believe there are b

news birthdays/events if you did something and got away with it...do you think you could keep it secret? word of the day news game: guess who...in 3 words despite what generation you grew up in...this time in life is the best!! we always ask our kids if they have to go to the bathroom before car trips/running errands...shouldn't we do the same (ashley's story) news game: one hit wonders from the 1990's best tv game show hosts...ever do you keep 'back up presents'? news game: outburst what's your concert ticket price cutoff? goodbye/fun facts....National E-Bike Day. They’ve become increasingly popular in recent years but e-bikes have been around since 1895. The first U.S. patent for an e-bike was granted in 1895 to Ogden Bolton Jr., who invented a battery-powered electric bicycle with a hub motor mounted near the rear wheel. Almost a hundred years later, the Pedal Electric Cycle, now known as pedal-assist, was integrated into e-bikes. This changed the way e-bikes were designed and allowed riders to activate th

news birthdays/events are you robot-phobic? word of the day news what do you think about 2nd breakfast? what's the perfect outdoor temperature for you? game: general trivia news have you ever written in to a company about a product they discontinued? outrageous fitness trends...that might not be so bad game: songs that feature a scream news 9 minutes to less anxiety (and it's free) game: who are these singing actors goodbye/fun facts....They come in various colors, are made of different materials, and are so much fun to wear; celebrate National Flip Flop Day While the earliest recorded sandals come from Egypt, all cultures during Ancient times had their own variant of this footwear. These olden versions were made from a variety of materials – papyrus leaves, palm leaves, leather, wood, rice straw. The design of the modern-day sandal is inspired by the Japanese ‘zori.’ The Encyclopedia of History of Japanese Manners and Customs states Japanese children used these flip flop-type shoes when first learning to wal

news birthdays/events are you more stressed at home or at work? word of the day news do most olympic athletes eat super healthy all the time? game: songs with 'hey' in songs what if leaf blowers weren't so loud?!?!? news do you 'dreamscroll'? game: drum intro songs do you notice your speech shifting/accents when you spend time in a particular region? news would you rather move or land an airplane? game: 80's & 90's trivia goodbye/fun facts....world hunger day. Hunger is a condition affecting humanity since the beginning of history. today there are more than 820 million people living in chronic hunger. After WWII, the newly-formed United Nations began leading the fight against hunger. Food banks are charitable organizations that distribute food to those without the finances to purchase enough for themselves. Volunteer at a food bank in various capacities, including fundraising, social media management, organizing food drives, and awareness campaign management. Check online for a food bank close to you.

news birthdays/events grill experts speak...best way to cook your burger on the grill! word of the day news if your employer handed you the company credit card and said "you have1 hour...no limits"...what 1 store would you go to? game: quiz game: feud news summer fruits...fresh or frozen? do you have early onset grumpiness? if you pay for something everyday (coffee, food etc) do you always get the same thing or will you try to dupe it at home? news game: calendar trivia who taught you how to drive?  isn't summer the best time to learn goodbye/fun facts....National Cellophane Tape Day...one of the most practical things ever.  a man named Richard Gurley Drew invented the invisible tape in 1930. His career started at the 3M company in 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota where he developed a masking tape for the automotive industry in 1925. He then created his new tape from cellulose...Originally designed to seal Cellophane packages sold in groceries and bakeries. Cellophane tape was revealed to the public and its market

news birthdays/events what is 'car compatibility'? word of the day news would you take an air taxi? how good are you with money? study says women are better with money game: celebrity birthday quiz news how do you define "snob"? best driving tunes game: finish this lyric news game: one minute mysteries coziest small towns...really small! goodbye/fun facts....National Asparagus Day. This versatile vegetable can be pan-seared, fried, baked, or grilled, and it is full of nutrients.  the word asaparagus comes from the Persian word ‘asparag,’ which meant a shoot or sprout. and the term ‘sparagus’ was used by peasants meaining ‘sparrow grass.’ Asparagus production in the United States is concentrated between three states: California, Michigan, and Washington, and it is best in the spring, making it the perfect cookout veggie. Asparagus can take three years to go from seed to harvest, but the plants will produce spears for decades, making it a great crop. You’ll find everything and anything you ever wanted to know a

news birthdays/events should emojis come with definitions? word of the day news if dogs/cats are too much work...get this as a pet game:  jeopardy? george carlin was right...we have too much stuff! news have you ever snuck in somewhere without paying? game: guess who the celebrity is? do you have "projects around the house" when you need a break? news is it worse to call in sick to work when you're healthy or show up when you're actually sick? game: speakout goodbye/fun facts....national lucky penny day...many years ago, a penny used to actually buy things. The United States first issued a one-cent coin produced by a private mint in 1787. Benjamin Franklin designed it. On one side, it read “Mind Your Business” and the other “We Are One.” This coin was made of 100% copper and was larger than today’s penny. but today the metal value and cost of minting pennies exceed their face value. National Lucky Penny Day is a good way to introduce children to charity. Encourage them to donate the pennies they find to an or

news birthdays/events top/favorite cult films...is yours on this list? word of the day news you may have heard of 'super-tasters'...but have you heard about 'super-recognizers' game: Mind the Gap 1 game: MInd the Gap 2 news would you try 'insect protein' if it was incorporated into your food? do you enjoy factory tours?  line 'em up this summer! do you use cash or credit as your default...what if you don't have any cash? news hollywood wants us all to see 3-4 movies a year so they can recoup their losses...are you in? game: mr. rogers trivia goodbye/fun facts....national safe boating week. boating is a stress reliever known to provide a recreational and rejuvenating experience. It’s like a mini-vacation that helps reset your brain! over 18 million americans own boats...and many people take their boats out starting memorial day weekend. though boating is a fun activity, there are a numerous potential dangers attached to it. the U.S. Coast Guard says annually there are over 4,000 boating accidents. The purpose

news birthdays/events do you reserve your "good manners" for dining out? word of the day news game: mr. t trivia how long should it take to get a refund? living in a lighthouse (no property taxes by the way) news game: mindtrap hurtful things your toddler/kids said to you....accidentally memorial day honors news game:  everybody knows would you rather have/watch (1) 3 minute commercial or (6) 30 second commercials? goodbye/fun facts....National Strawberries and Cream Day. Fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream....They are the perfect, refreshing, light snack on a beautifully warm day! Strawberries have been traced back to the Roman Empire. Ancient Romans believed this fruit alleviated symptoms of melancholy, fainting, inflammation, fevers, throat infections, kidney stones, and bad breath...by the 1500's the fruit was also a symbol of wealth and luxury in Victorian England. As they were a perishable food, strawberries were only available in season. by 1877... 200 spectators at Wimbledon court are offere

news birthdays/events scientists have developed a 'sarcasm detector'... word of the day news are you an "everything's fine" person..or do you really tell people how you're feeling? game: quiz game: feud news what are your favorite "american food/drink combos" when you see a loose animal...do you stop and try to help? brick and mortar seems to be going away...what's your suggestion for shopping news game: calendar trivia best amusement parks in the u.s. goodbye/fun facts....Quiche Lorraine Day. This dish has humble beginnings in Medieval Europe specifically in the rural Lorraine region of France. While it's considered a French dish, it developed during a time when the Lorraine Region was under German rule. Even the word Quiche comes from the German word kuchen, meaning cake. The original Quiche Lorraine was made with an open pie using a bottom crust with a filling of custard and smoked bacon. A cast-iron skillet was used to cook the original Quiche.  true quiche lorraine is made with eggs, heavy cream, bacon,

news birthdays/events Demitri! how tough is the first year of parenting?  pretty tough!!! word of the day news what "cleaning category" do you put yourself in? would like a video portal locally that connects to another city's video portal?   game: nascar facts news what not to do if you find someone else's lost cc would you rather go to a summer fantasy camp or a traditional summer camp? game: songs that were in movies news game: movie password if you could ask your future self one question...what would it be? goodbye/fun facts....national walnut day...They may not be as popular as almonds or peanuts, but walnuts are great for your heart, your brain, and your bones; you can incorporate them into any meal; and they’ve literally been around for almost 10,000 years. The first historical account of walnut cultivation dates back to Babylon. in the 1800's European walnuts are shipped from England to North America where it becomes a popular tree. and they're more than just food: Ink still made today from walnut husk

news birthdays/events game: movie sound effects word of the day news what award (made up or real) should you win a work? feel good story of the day game: songs with whistles/whistling news mom goes viral for throwing her kids toy off the deck  are we 'dumbing things down' or 'being more inclusive'? game: Movies trivia news are you excited or annoyed by text messages? do you know super smart people who are really dumb at certain things goodbye/fun facts....National Love A Tree Day...amazingly trees actually didn’t exist for the first 90% of Earth’s history? Before trees, our Earth had fungi that grew 26 feet tall and resembled trees. Trees have so many benefits — they provide us with lumber, food, nuts, oxygen to breathe, home for wildlife, and having a mature tree’s shade near your house can actually help to reduce your home cooling bill by approximately 20% in the summer. go for a walk and see how many trees you can identify...you can use a tree identifier app like plantnet and leafsnap 

news birthdays/events do you know about markdown days for shopping? word of the day news dumbest dog breeds game: just under $1,000 pyramid how do you put your socks away news most stolen cars 2023 game: think n sync what did you accidentally ruin/listener feedback break news would you like to create an ai version of yourself before you die? game: mcdonald's quiz goodbye/fun facts....Straw Hat Day. the day celebrates this timeless wardrobe staple. Both men and women wear it in a variety of styles. the straw hat has stood the test of time, serving not only as a protection from the sun but a fashion statement. A straw hat, a brimmed hat woven out of straw or straw-like materials...have been around since the Middle Ages. Popular straw hats include boaters, lifeguards, fedora, and Panama...and by the way...hats never go out of style

news birthdays/events if you could buy an amusement park ride/attraction...which would you buy? word of the day news game: drum intro songs fun way to figure out how old your car is in human years what did you accidentally ruin? news game: frasier's celebrity callers do you feel out of touch with younger generations? most of us do why you shouldn't mow your lawn a lot during the summer news game: i should have known that 3 day weekends..do you prefer to get out/vacation or stay home goodbye/fun facts....National Buttermilk Biscuit Day...a long-standing Southern food that is enjoyed all over the u.s. These flakey, carby treats emerged in the pre-Civil War era as an inexpensive addition to meals. in 1875 Alexander P. Ashbourne patents the first biscuit cutter. Ballard and Ballard patent refrigerator biscuits ready to be baked. nowadays...pretty much every fast food restaurant has some type of breakfast biscuit...but nothing beats homemade buttermilk biscuits.

news birthdays/events when you see a mistake in a movie or tv show...does it ruin the rest of it? word of the day news what's your first reaction when someone says "Can we talk" if you're trying to eat a healthy breakfast...you REALLY need to try hard to do it most useless inventions...these things actuall have patents!! news game: quiz game: feud top 10 unusual things left on a plane news game: calendar a day trivia Listener feedback break... goodbye/fun facts....national frog jumping day....In 1865, Mark Twain published his first short story, Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog. Later, he changed the name and published it as The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.  While fans of Mark Twain or perhaps the Calaveras County Fair might have you believe frog jumping competitions only happen in Calaveras County, that's just not true. Frog jumping contests been happening in other states and municipalities since 1865. The current frog jumping record was set in 1986 by Rosie the Ribeter, who jumped 21 feet, 5-3

news birthdays/events do you 'extra tidy up' when guests are coming over? word of the day news do you have a specific way you make your sandwiches/burgers etc.  (i.e. peanut butter on the bread and jelly in the middle: when you tip...do you just hit the pre-set tip amounts? when someone tell you "you're probably not going to like this at first but you'll get used to it" (ashley's story) news game: prison commissary price is right game: nba quiz mixed use buildings...would you want to live in one? news game: Outburst weird things in people's yard goodbye/fun facts....National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is an annual observance that takes place on the Friday preceding Mother’s Day. It shows appreciation for the commitment and sacrifice that the spouses of service members make, together with the rest of the family, while they’re away on the mission to defend the country. The role of the military spouse can be very challenging, given that they often relocate the family, sometimes with little notice....they h

news birthdays/events 70% of us are stressed out by packing for a trip word of the day news game: 1 minute mystery how do you define "a long day"? fashion update: what's 'in' for summer 2024? news game: mind the gap part 1 game: mind the gap part 2 world's most beautiful countries news fidget spinners...pop its...and stickers can all help with anxiety 3 spices doctors and nutritionists say we should all have in our cabinets "goodbye/fun facts....lost sock memorial day...We are not certain but what we do know is that losing one sock of a perfectly-matched pair is a wide-spread phenomenon. In a recent survey it was determined the average person loses 1.3 socks each month! but don't toss those single socks anymore...turn them into dust rags...or chew toys for pets. fill them with beans and use them for your corn hole game. fill with rice and make a door stop. make a sachet or use it as a pincushion.   "

news birthdays/events most beloved tv moms.  who is your favorite? word of the day news interesting uses for your hair dryer are you 'uninspired' at work? game: soda word ladder news would you rather have a loud neighbor or a nosey neighbor? mental floss list of common words we're mispronouncing game: coke vs pepsi news should drive thru's have an exit if your food is taking too long? game:  commercial jingles goodbye/fun facts....nothing says warmer weather and longer days filled like Coconut Cream Pie! Back in the 19th century, with advances in importing and exporting perishable goods, Americans and Europeans fell in love with tropical fruits like bananas and pineapples but they were prone to go bad on long overland voyages. The shipping problem was solved by a French export company in what is now modern-day Sri Lanka when their experts began to shred and dry coconut meat. This made the food much more accessible to Americans...coconut trees produce their fruit all year long. And the milk and meat are proces

news birthdays/events what's your fast food 'go to' food? word of the day news the average person spends $53 a week on themselves game: guess that celebrity voice which sesame street character are you most like? news 3 things we do that we think are safe...but really aren't game: everybody knows   news coffee or tea?  your morning drink says a lot about you game: general trivia goodbye/fun facts....Travel enthusiasts focus on travel planning while marketing professionals put their skills into increasing the local economy through tourism. On May 7th the two come together for National Tourism Day. Deciding where to go on your next vacation getaway is oftentimes difficult when trying to please everyone in the travel party. What is the #1 most popular destination spot in the world? the Eiffel Tower. What is the #1 destination spot in the U.S.? The National Mall in Washington DC. Travel is good for lots of things...studies show traveling can make you a happier person by building self-confidence through new experie

news birthdays/events what's a "listening bar"? word of the day news game: calendar trivia ways to cope if you're super stressed at work are there certain 'every day' words you struggle to spell? news game: quiz game: feud would you pay extra to stay at an "icons" air bnb? news silly things we judge people for things you didn't know you clean with a magic eraser goodbye/fun facts....Sun Awareness Week...it's not quite offically summer...but as the weather gets warmer and the sun is out longer...this week centers around teaching people about skin cancer, as well as informing them about how to increase their protection when they step out into the sun.  the sun provides warmth, life, and vitality...vitamin d etc etc...but we need to protect ourselves against the ultraviolet rays...Too much UV radiation from the sun can damage the DNA in our skin cells causing skin cancer. dermatologists recommend using sunscreen any time you're out in the sun...and reapplying every two hours.