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News; birthdays/events; would you live in a mixed use space?; word of the day. News; game: Usual Suspects movie trivia; would you use A.I. to pick a sports team winner for you?; summer vacation travel tip reminders. News; game: ballpark anthems played backwards; awkward encounters; beneficial insects?...ewwwww. News; game: single chord songs; when singing our national anthem is it ok to act/dress silly?; goodbye/fun facts....national odometer day. An odometer is an instrument that indicates the distance traveled by a vehicle. It may be electronic, mechanical or a combination of both. The word odometer comes from the Greek words hodos meaning path or gateway and metron, meaning measure...traditionally a purely mechanical device, many versions appeared across history. Ancient Greece used specialists trained to measure footsteps and ancient Romans had their own versions too. Independent of these developments, odometers were also invented in the Han dynasty, in the form of a road carriage with a drum. As the story goes, each time the measurement of distance was met, a wooden figure would hit the drum. Experts consider this to be a highly advanced version of the odometer. Today, US law requires vehicle mechanics to keep records of your odometer every time you service your vehicle.

News; birthdays/events; teaching coping skills to children include a "calm down corner"...as an adult what would be in your "calm down corner"?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; weird things most of us do but no one talks about. News; losing sense of taste and smell can be caused by many things...but this Willy Wonka gum might be the solution; Ashley got to sit in the Batmobile and the Back to the Future Delorean; if your kids want a dog or cat...this might be a unique solution. News; world video game Hall of Fame inductees; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Twillight Zone day...The 1950s had seen an explosion in science-fiction-themed television and radio shows. But perhaps none has had a greater impact on popular culture than "The Twilight Zone," which debuted in 1959. The series was created by a young writer named Rod Serling. It delved into several different genres, including science fiction, comedy, drama, and horror. Serling would often lean on his personal experiences in boxing, the military, and as an airplane pilot, as story ideas for the show. He also served as the narrator in each episode, acting as an almost omnipresent figure that was witnessing the events of the "Twilight Zone." Not sure why it's celebrated on this day because the first episode aired in October and Rod's birthday was in December...but if you'd like to watch the show...full episodes are available on you tube.

News; birthdays/events; have you ever told a totally made up story about yourself to see if people will believe it? (funny story); word of the day. News best, worst, or even weird field trips you ever went on?; there are over 2,600 billionaires in the world...unimaginable amount of money...what would you do with it if you had it?; which incident during your childhood taught you the most about life? News; if you could be invisible what mildly inconvenient things would you do to people? (list); game: mind the gap; game: mind the gap 2. News; game: songs with age in the title; what's a really great word that you like to throw into conversation whenever you get a chance?; goodbye/fun facts....National Give Someone a Cupcake Day where people give either bakery-bought or homemade cupcakes to their coworkers, colleagues, teachers, bosses, or anyone they care about. The tradition of cupcakes dates back to the late 18th century. In 1796, Amelia Simmons included a recipe for small cakes baked in cups in her cookbook, "American Cookery." The baking of cakes in cups — due to the lack of what today we call muffin tins — was what originated the name of the treat. But they were just cakes...until the 1920's when cupcake decorating involves chocolate or vanilla frosting...total game changer!

News; birthdays/events; funny random Mother's Day thoughts (from the internet); word of the day. News; would you like to be a mascot?!?!; game: password; if you're not a hugger...how do you handle those that come in for a hug? News; would you rather work with someone who is good at their job but not likeable or someone who is super likeable but messes up a bit?; game: movie password; how life would be different if kids made the rules (what rules would you have made as a kid?) News; 30% of pet owners either currently do this or are planning on doing this...would you ever?; game: everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....National Packaging Day recognizes the craft of package designs and the design professionals who create them. It encourages people to appreciate the artistry of package design which has become a very important factor in modern-day marketing. Until the late 1800s, packaging containers were expensive. They were mostly reserved for luxury goods, such as jewelry or premium foods..The rise of dual-use packaging in the late 19th century provides some of the earliest examples of branded consumer packaging which many companies currently use today....and BTW: Half of all packaging can be recycled to reduce the amount of packaging waste and the cost of producing new packaging.

News; birthdays/events; could the 'Green Bay model' save American business?; word of the day. News; game: I should have known that; if you have a tough household task to tackle why should you ask a lazy person for help with it?; because of your job...what odd things do you tend to notice? News; game: name the guitar riff; no shirt, no shoes, no service...what if it's a 'naked shoe'?; what's a 'death cafe'? News game: 80's song lyrics; do you think blatantly lying on your resume could get you an interview?; goodbye/fun facts....Great American Grump Out. What sounds like a day to be grumpy, is quite the opposite. By kicking the grumpy mood out the window you get to spend a day full of happy vibes. Are you out of your favorite breakfast cereal? Try something new! Standing in a long line? Strike up a conversation with the person next to you, you could make a friend. Find the silver linings today because there always is one. Stress is the leading cause of health problems in America. It leads to cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, cancer, and many other physical and mental ailments...most of the things in our lives can be stressful so if you fret about every little thing you're doing yourself a great disservice. So get that grump out of you today.

News; birthdays/events; how many times (if any) will you call a business to complain about their service before you'll stop going?; word of the day. News; what are your favorite cartoons, favorite artists?; new way to listen to a book; game: Cinco de Mayo word ladder. News; how many forgotten clothes do you have?; our phone habits (list...do you do these things); game: outburst. News; when technology becomes more affordable it can also become more dangerous'; game: 70's guitar licks; goodbye/fun facts....National Cartoonist Day is held in remembrance of the first comic strip featured in a newspaper -- It also honors all cartoonists, past and present, and their amazing creations. You've probably heard of: Charles Schulz, Walt Disney, Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Gary Larson, Jim Davis, and Matt Groening...but we may have never of them if it weren't for Richard Outcault....on May 5, 1895, the Sunday morning paper held a little surprise for its readers. Readers of the New York World discovered a single-strip, full-color drawing of a big-eared, barefoot little boy with a mischievous grin created by Outcault, this comic strip (called "Hogan's Alley," and later, "The Yellow Kid") became the very first commercially successful cartoon. Then in 1905 Cartoonist Winsor McCay creates "Little Nemo in Slumberland" for the New York Herald; it has a story that continues each week, which is unusual for this time.

News; birthdays/events; how do you split the bill when eating out?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; what do moms really want for Mother's Day? News; what was your favorite kids book..do you still have it?; almost halfway through the year...what one word would you use to represent this year so far?; Ranker.com TV moms...which TV mom was your favorite? News; a Tennessee man chopped a car in half to make the thinnest car that is street legal; game: calendar trivia goodbye/fun facts....Melanoma Monday --to raise awareness about skin cancer in hopes of reducing melanoma diagnosis--which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. 98,000 people will receive a new diagnosis for melanoma. Unfortunately, around 8,000 people are expected to die from the disease. Get an annual body check at the dermatologist. wear sunscreen throughout the day, even on cloudy days--lack of sun does not mean lack of UV rays. Wear a broad-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and pants when planning to be in the sun for an extended period of time. Finding shade under trees, umbrellas, and awnings provides excellent sun protection on warm sunny days and avoid tanning beds.

News; birthdays/events; in the quest to be live in a more non-digital world, 1 rock band is going "old school"; word of the day. News; what was your favorite/happiest childhood memory of your family vacation?; game: Batman trivia; is one of your 5 senses supercharged? (story about a blind man that can tell vehicles by their touch) News; when you yawn...is it quiet?; game: love songs; do you have a favorite planet? News; funny story of the day; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Mother Goose Day--History.com says: according to local legend, it was the widowed Isaac Goose's second wife, Elizabeth Foster Goose, who entertained her numerous grandchildren and other youngsters with songs and rhymes that were purportedly published by her son-in-law in 1719. Fairy tales and nursery rhymes endlessly entertained us as kids whilst providing us with important life lessons. Some national favorites are: Humpty Dumpty, 3 Little Pigs, Pinnochio...just to name a few. Charles Perrault, a French author, is thought to have been the first writer to establish fairy tales as a separate genre in 1695. Fast-forward a little further into the future, the Grimm fairy tales, which were published during the 19th century, have now become quite famous worldwide. Many famous authors of the modern age, like C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, credit fairy tales and nursery rhymes with influencing their thinking and work. In fact, Charles Dickens said that fairy tales kept him ever young!

News; birthdays/events; would very specific speed limits make a difference in how you drive?; word of the day. News; game: name these instrumental songs; what is trip advisors top tourist attraction for 2026?; have you ever set a weird goal for yourself? a guy in London did...and it took him 6 years to complete it! News; game: guess these celebrity voices; how many missing cups, plates, bowls etc will you tolerate until you break down and replace the set; most viewed Youtube videos of all time. News; game: general trivia; list of what people won't buy a 'cheap' version of; goodbye/fun facts....National Bugs Bunny Day. It commemorates the date this happy-go-lucky bunny made his first appearance in 1938. Bugs Bunny's first appearance wasn't on TV or any cartoon channels, but as a short theater cartoon called "Porky's Hare Hunt." Many people don't actually credit that as his first appearance and the reason for this is he was then still called Happy Rabbit. It wasn't until July 27, 1940, that "A Wild Hare" officially introduced the character called Bugs Bunny to the world. The preliminary version of Bugs Bunny was created by Ben Hardaway, whereas the official version was created by Tex Avery. Post World War II, "Knighty Knight Bugs" (1958) won an Academy Award for the Best Cartoon Short Subject. It was the first Oscar for Bugs Bunny. You can binge-watch "Looney Tunes" throughout the day, eat carrots or greet everyone you see with "what's up, doc"?

News; birthdays/events; do you prefer a controlled playlist or random music? what about when you're out at stores/shopping?; word of the day. News; has the word 'sale' lost it's punch?; game: Seinfeld show trivia; etiquette experts say there is right way to break plans. News; your circadian rhythm influences your entire day...here's a breakdown; game: Brady Bunch trivia; May 1 is Friday...what's coming up for you/what are you looking forward to? News; food cravings don't just happen to pregnant women...what foods do you crave?; game: pyramid goodbye/fun facts....Shrimp scampi has different meanings around the world. In the U.S. it's the common name for shrimp which americans serve as an italian dish made in garlic butter, dry white wine, sometimes lemon juice and parmesan cheese usually over pasta. Foodies say shrimp scampi pairs well with white wine. Since the dish is light, a rich dessert of cheesecake or crème brûlée rounds out the meal. Scampi, as it turns out, is the name given to the Norway lobster--and british Scampi appears to be served as a form of fish-and-chips....so if you're not a shrimp lover, you can opt for other alternatives like scallops or lobster.

News; birthdays/events; how many minutes need to pass before you consider someone to be late?; word of the day. News; game: Jay Leno 'jaywalking' questions; do you need to 'mentally prepare' to do chores?; should convenience stores get into the catering business? News; game: Johnny Carson Tonight Show trivia; ways to tell if your pet is in charge of the house; inexpensive items that have drastically improved your life. News; game: songs with the word "My" in the title; when something ruins your day...how do you change it back into a good day? (or can you even?); goodbye/fun facts....National Superhero Day ---The first fictional superhero stories were published in a comic strip Phantom in 1936 and since then hundreds of them have been created and developed. Batman, Superman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Hulk, and Spiderman are just some of the superheroes whose names we recognize. However: superheroes can come in any shape, size or color, and being one is more about valor of the heart than having actual super-powers. Take some time and think of all the superheroes in your life: parents, siblings, friends...and even strangers.

News; birthdays/events; Mondays are tough days for most of us at work...but fun little pranks can go a long way!; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; feel good story of the day (man repeatedly called 911 but instead of getting in trouble it turned into a good story) News; Kellogg's is making breakfast fun again!! (but only for a limited time); did you ever see the Shaq/Lyft driver prank?..would you want to have Ashley or Brad be your Uber/Lyft driver?; best way to store groceries so they last longer. News; what happens when a super lifted truck and a super low Huracan meet in a parking lot?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Prime Rib Day-also known as "standing rib roast," prime rib is a tender, flavorful cut of roast from the rib section of the steer – just one of the eight prime cuts of beef. Prime rib is a cut of the ribs of the cow, typically between the 6th and 12th rib, and is considered one of the most classic and delicious cuts of beef. While it can be traditionally paired with potatoes, stuffing, and vegetables to make a "Sunday Roast," there are many unique flavors and recipes to cook up prime rib with. A 6oz prime rib is 42g protein, 0 carbs, 36g fat, and a whopping 500 calories overall!

News; birthdays/events; when your kids were in preschool...what did they think you did for a living?; word of the day. News; game: general trivia; crazy baseball plays; would you/have you ever lied for a friend? News; game: missing film title fill in the blank; are you packing lighter when you travel by air? 5-4-3-2-1 rule; would you like your phone to help you take pics like a professional photographer? News; game: Brad guesses songs from the 80s; we talked about how smells impact us the other day...a new study has found the best smelling cities!; goodbye/fun facts....National Arbor Day always falls on the last Friday in April, but many states observe Arbor Day on different dates throughout the year based on their best tree planting times. The day got its start in the American state of Nebraska when a journalist named Julius Sterling Morton proposed that his fellow Nebraskans would plant trees to show appreciation for nature and the environment. The first Arbor Day was celebrated in 1872 and the idea grew from there. Just like other plants, trees are amazing providers of oxygen that keep the world going. Trees afford us many pleasures. In the spring, their buds let us know warmer weather is on the way. Their summer leaves provide ample shade on a hot day. Have you ever joyfully jumped into a pile of crisp colorful leaves in the fall? And in the winter, tree branches offer shelter to wildlife.

News; birthdays/events; does the subscription template work better for you if it's unlimited?; word of the day. News; aromas leave footprints on our minds...both good and bad...what are yours?; if you love taco tuesday...there is 1 that is going to be the biggest of the year!; game: mashup game that starts with T. News; what are our least favorite sounds? (nails on a chalkboard came in at #2); if you looked like a celebrity...would you want to become their "impersonator" as a job?; game: last names that contain 'ton'. News; it's garage sale time! have you every gotten into an argument at one?; game: William Shakespeare trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national english muffin day...Known simply as a muffin in the United Kingdom, the English muffin is reportedly the first to have emerged from Wales in 900 A.D. A derivative of Bara brith bread, which is a tea-flavored dough mix, the English muffin was and still is a common and cheaply manufactured food. In 1880 Samuel Bath Thomas opened his bakery in New York City. He emigrated from Plymouth, England, in 1875. Using his mother's recipe, he began baking the delicious breakfast sides and sold them to hotels and grocery stores. The English muffin, and the process in which it is made, leaves its closest baked cousin, the crumpet. In 1972, McDonalds introduced one of its staple breakfast items, with an English muffin as its delivery system, the 'McMuffin'.

News; birthdays/events; where do you do your best thinking?; word of the day. News; "what's the deal "with cockatiels and disco?!?!; game: Jack Nicholson trivia; Earth Day...what can you do to make our planet better? News; list of things you just can't look cool doing (but we've all had to do these things); game: Blues Brothers trivia; we talked about the car with a toilet...but how about these actual car inventions? News; is there something you buy everyday?; game: 80's lyrics read by Brad; goodbye/fun facts....national jelly bean day. We're all for cutting back on sugar — but let's start tomorrow. They are basically made with Sugar, Corn syrup, and Starch. Gustav Goelitz came to the United States in 1866 from Germany and in 1869 started the confectionery business. One of the products they made were jelly beans...Boston confectioner William Schrafft made them popular during the Civil War. By the 1930s, jelly beans became closely associated with the Easter holiday thanks to their egg-like shape...so they were only avaible then...however confectioners make jelly beans available all year long now. The 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, started eating them when he quit smoking and enjoyed the Goelitz jelly beans so much that they were present at his inauguration....but those were just regular flavored mini jelly beans. In 1976, David Klein, a candy and nut distributor, collaborated with Goelitz's company to develop a jelly bean using natural flavoring. Using the Mini Jelly Bean concept, the Jelly Belly jelly bean was created.

News; birthdays/events; what's worse: a person who can't fix things tries or a person who can but won't (Ashley tried to fix something at her house); word of the day. News; would you want a toilet in your car? it could be the future!; if you were invited to a party and one of the hosts stormed out...would you stay? (funny story); an interesting way to use chat gpt. News; if you give your kids crayons/pens/markers etc instead of screens...be careful what else is around them (story); game: BOS 1; game: BOS 2. News; game: Brad reads Ashley song lyrics; have you ever hurt yourself sneezing?; goodbye/fun facts....National Chickpea Day the small bean with big impact. Chickpeas bring flavor, texture, and color to every meal they touch--and they're full of protein and fiber. They fit easily into plant-based meals and help balance blood sugar, too. Archaeological finds in 8,500 bc...at sites like Tell el-Kerkh in modern Syria show some of the earliest evidence of chickpea cultivation. By the 13th century Medieval Arabic cookbooks in Egypt record recipes using chickpeas and by the 18th and 19th centuries European colonial expansion and global trade routes carry chickpeas to the Americas and parts of Africa and East Asia. In the mid-2010s, home cooks and food scientists discovered that the viscous liquid drained from canned or cooked chickpeas, now widely known as aquafaba, behaves much like egg whites when whipped--they trap air and form stable foams, and are a popular vegan substitute in recipes for meringues, mousses, and baked goods.

News; birthdays/events; if your kids REALLY want something...make them do this; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; how much sleep would you need to get to "wake up naturally"? News; how long will you wait on a response from a loved one until you call in a welfare check? (funny story); vacations can be less stressful if you do this; if you plan on gardening...you might end up in the ER. News; sick day foods...kids vs adults; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts...National Death Doula Day --they are non-medical professionals that provide holistic support for the dying and their loved ones before, during, and after death. A Doula is trained in the various end-of-life stages to assist the family with understanding the natural processes while providing comfort and support. "Doula" is a Greek word used to refer to a woman of service in ancient times....typically associated with the birthing process...obviously the beginning of life--but a death doula, death midwife, death coach, or end-of-life coach —essentially refer to the same approach....nobody wants to talk about...but at some point we all have to deal with it--you might even want to watch a documentary about this profession. "End of Life".

News; birthdays/events; besides malls--ALL big box stores should have couches/chairs...Ashley sfa; word of the day. News; what discontinued item(s) would you like to see brought back?; if you found your dream forever home at the perfect price but it was located in a city with a weird/terrible name--would you still buy it?; game: Elton John songs. News; could you work at a super serious job? (pilot story); Ashley learned something silly about post it notes; game: guess that celebrity voice. News; top 5 smells Americans will try to get rid of (list); game: drum intro songs; goodbye/fun facts....national kickball day...kickball is a popular playground sport that has been around since the early 1900's. It seems that the game was founded in 1917 by Nicholas Seuss (no relation). The game got its start in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio where Mr. Seuss, was the Supervisor of Cincinnati Parks and Playgrounds. Originally called "Kick Baseball" the game was used by physical education teachers to teach school children the basics of the game of baseball, but with less equipment and fewer opportunities for injury. Though it got its beginnings in the US, kickball has grown in popularity around the world, due to its simplicity. It is especially enjoyed in South Korea, where it is known as "foot baseball". In Canada, kickball is often referred to as "soccer baseball", which actually makes sense because it uses the rules of baseball but it is played with the feet!

News; birthdays/events; feel good story of the day...(lost phone recovered with a surprise); word of the day. News; great fundraiser idea...what would you bid on?; game: 5 second rule; remember the live Pokemon Go game about 10 years ago? there's a new IRL video game. News; how many favors will you do for someone before they become "too needy"?; game: mindtrap; are you an emoji communicator? what about work texts? News; have you hear the 'singing sanitation worker'? have you ever worked with someone that you were surprised could really sing?; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Day of the Mushroom celebrates the wide world of edible fungi, from the teeny tiny enoki mushrooms to portobellos..whether you're a farmer, cook, food lover, or just wanting to try something new--health-wise, mushrooms bring more than flavor. They offer vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants with few calories. They breathe oxygen and offer a solid dose of nutrients. Even though mushrooms have been around since literally the beginning of time...it took time for Americans to accept and become accustomed to mushrooms. In the cookbook "The Virginia Housewife," mushrooms are mentioned for the first time in America (1824). Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup, a classic American staple for casserole recipes, was created in the 1930s. The 2019 documentary "fantastic fungi" is an incredible time-lapse journey about the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi.

News; birthdays/events; are you one of the 33%?; word of the day. News; game: IRS quiz; what would you like to hear when you're on hold? silence? music? repeating info about the company?; did your car come with features that you don't use (or didn't even know about)? News; game: McDonald's trivia; when it comes to picking your doctor/surgeon do you care about: age, gender, beside manner/personality?; surcharge/service fees. News; game: Nile Rodgers trivia; would you rather have 1 long meeting during the workday or 3 shorter ones?; goodbye/fun facts....international microvolunteering day. Most of us don't have huge blocks of time in our lives for volunteering...but microvolunteering offers an inviting alternative--It shines a light on small, practical actions that still add up to real-world good, even when life is busy and attention spans are short. It can be done online or in person, alone or alongside others, and often without the kind of long onboarding that traditional volunteering requires. The first step is to decide which causes matter to you most: education, public health, animals, the environment, or community support just to name a few.