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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 of this week is to spread the message of safe and responsible boating for people of all ages.

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 offered strawberries and cream. strawberries and cream are no longer reserved for britain's elite...strawberries are now grown year round...but today is all about a great no bake summer treat

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, Swiss cheese and a flaky crust. quiche itself rose in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. Due to its versatility, it became a popular brunch item....and if you don't like or can't eat the crust...then you can make it without and just call it a fritatta lorraine

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 husks is said to have been used by Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt for writing and drawing; shells are crushed for use as landscape mulch; and the abrasive quality of ground walnut shells also makes them useful in cleaning products.

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, 5-3/4 inches.

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 help their children adjust to new schools and friends. if you know a military spouse: Offer assistanceif you can in practical matters such as childcare, household chores, or running errands.

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 processed for canning and drying, making it easily accessible for year-round baking.

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 experiences

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.

news birthdays/events game: Movies trivia game word of the day news most and least glamorous jobs game: minute mystery can you make yourself become a morning person? news are you "membership programmed" out? game: 80's and 90's trivia do you care if your online order comes in a nice box? news 43% of americans say this is the best home compliment they can receive essential car safety items goodbye/fun facts....wordsmith day...The term ‘wordsmith’ is derived from ancient phrases like ‘blacksmith,’ ‘goldsmith,’ ‘silversmith,’ and ‘locksmith,’ all of which refer to a high level of competence and expertise in a particular technique. Wordsmiths possess mastery in the use of words and are in the profession of weaving words like magic that leave an imprint on others. think of Books, articles, and dialogue in movies...that have had an impact on you. and those who have been labeled 'wordsmiths' like Shakespeare and Woodsworth and Hemingway.

news birthdays/events do the people you work with determine how much you like your job? word of the day news do you call your kids the wrong name? game: just under $1,000 pyramid mother's day ideas news a "fun"? way to exercise game: scattergories most search summer travel destinations...how many american cities are on the list? news what spooks your pet? game: password goodbye/fun facts....national book week...Children’s books as we know them today have been around since the 18th century, with the earliest of the genre being educational books, books on conduct, and simple A.B.Cs. the most celebrated of the pioneers in children’s literature is John Newbery, whose first book for the entertainment of children was “A Little Pretty Pocket-Book,” which is widely considered to be the first modern children’s book....which is why the authors of "the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children" can win The Newbery Award. Children have relatively short attention spans, and often do not enjoy reading. Children's Book Week presents a fun opportunity to get kids excited about books. A child who loves reading will have an enquiring mind, a vivid imagination, and great problem-solving skills.

news birthdays/events what would get you back to the movie theater? word of the day news what are you looking to the most in May game: keyboard intro Listener feedback break...Hello to Raelynn and Rocky news michelin starred restaurants for the rest of us game: I should have known that australian researchers say this is the optimal breakdown for how we should spend our day news game: mindtrap how many old keys do you still have on your keychain? goodbye/fun facts....Therapeutic Massage Awareness Day...We know life can become very stressful, and we all need a way to relieve stress. you may not know the many benefits massages provide. formerly only available at high-end spas and health clubs Massage therapy is now available in a wide range of locations, including businesses, clinics, hospitals. there are many kinds of massage: shiatsu, prenatal, swedish, reiki, accupressure, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue and more. and they range in price...but you can also find a massage schools that are open to the public so students can learn and you can get a great price

news birthdays/events why do we pick certain types of music to listen to? word of the day news game: everybody knows that movie quote 4 day work week or a 5 days with a raise? ever just want to scream? news game: mind the gap part 1 game: mind the gap part 2 what net worth would make you feel secure? news do you feel like a superhero when you wear a superhero shirt? what's your favorite social activity goodbye/fun facts....national raisin day...When it comes to raisins, tiny sundried grapes, there are generally two groups of people: those that love them and those that believe they ruin a perfectly good cookie. Raisins show up throughout history and literature as a healthy, transportable snack for everyone from the Egyptians to Christopher Columbus to those little red raisin boxes are a classic symbol of childhood. you can actually make your own..just place the some grapes on a rack and leave them out in the sun for a few days. nature's jellybeans, as they are sometimes called, boast cancer-fighting antioxidants, provide an excellent source of fiber, and contain no cholesterol.

news birthdays/events what's the perfect movie length? word of the day news game: calendar trivia do you always have a vacation destination in mind or have you just gotten in the car and figured it out on the way lawn/garden injuries news safari park or zoo? game: quiz gamed: feud news did you mom ever cut/trim your hair? what's your "vibe" for May? goodbye/fun facts....national zipper day...The first attempt at creating the zipper came from the inventor of the sewing machine. In 1851, Elias Howe received a patent for the “Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closure.” Even though Howe patented his invention... never marketed it. Forty-two years later, Whitcomb Judson began selling the “Clasp Locker.” Similar to Elias Howe’s patent, this device served as a more complicated hook-and-eye shoe fastener. Judson started the Universal Fastener Company...In 1906, he hired Gideon Sundback, a Swedish-American electrical engineer who created and was granted a patent for the modern zipper, known then as the "Separable Fastener....and we call it a zipper because in 1923 b.f. goodrich used Gideon Sundbäck's fastener on a new type of rubber boots and referred to it as the zipper, and the name stuck.

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 companies usually run annual sales around DNA Day if you've ever wanted to research your family. Watch documentaries:=. "Decoding Watson - DNA: The Greatest Story Ever Told" (PBS) "The Gene" (PBS)

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 people in the United States alone are blind or suffer from some sort of vision impairment. Properly trained guide dogs keep them remain safe and independent by helping them navigate everyday obstacles. training training can be an expensive and time-consuming process. It can take up to two years and $25,000 to fully train a single service dog....so consider making a contribution to the guide dogs of america