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News; birthdays/events; there is new "better" way to cut your sandwich; word of the day. News; game: songs that feature flutes; 20% of us are having to use layaway to buy groceries!!; interesting way to get resume in front of decision makers. News; game: $1,000 pyramid; where do you draw the line between your comfort and someone elses inconvenience?; Ashley SFA surgery. News; game: I should have known that; funny story of the day; goodbye/fun facts....National Fresh Breath Day...Most people aren’t aware of the fact that over 50% of the bacteria found in the human mouth contributes to bad breath. The easiest way to take care of our teeth and gums is by committing to a dental hygiene routine that includes brushing our teeth two times a day, flossing, and regularly visiting the dentist..bad breath has been around since civilization began. The Ancient Egyptians created the first known breath fresheners by boiling herbs and spices with honey to form chewable pellets. During medieval times, people chewed on cloves, cinnamon sticks, or fennel seeds to mask unpleasant breath. The association of mint with fresh breath dates back to the Romans, who chewed mint leaves after meals. By the 18th century, mint became the flavor of choice in tooth powders and eventually in modern toothpaste. In 1876 Colgate introduced toothpaste in a tube, similar to what is used today. Just like your physical health, it’s also extremely important to take care of your oral health. A good dental hygiene routine also keeps serious ailments such as mouth ulcers and cancers at bay.

News; birthdays/events; can you get fired from your job for being "too friendly"? it happened in Australia!; word of the day. News; game: 3 word movie clue; should couples who cheer for a different sports team get married?; do you like have streamers so you can be introduced to shows you may never know about or would you like to pick and choose what you'd like to watch? News; game: WKRP TV series trivia; people reveal dark secrets of their job; dull men's club (although it's for men and women). News; game: general trivia; traveling MLB field...wouldn't it be great to bring a stadium closer to fans who may never be able to go to a game?; goodbye/fun facts....National Oyster Day! Oysters are enjoyed all over the world. There are over 100 different species of oysters and interestingly, oysters tend to take on the characteristics of the water in which they live. Because of this, they’re typically named after the body of water in which they grow. While many people enjoy fresh oysters raw, they can also be savored in multiple other ways. As a side dish, oysters add immense flavor to Thanksgiving dressing. They also make delicious stews, soups, and chowders. Other recipes will bake, grill or broil the oysters with or without the shell. If you don't eat oysters...maybe you can buy a string of pearls since that's where pearls come from.

News; birthdays/events; how do you balance your kid(s) after school lesson/activity schedules?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; Buzzfeed list of the coolest jobs out there! News; is self checkout convenient, confusing, problematic etc for you?; Jason Mamoa shaves beard off for a movie roll...he says he hates it!!; best video games of all time. News; would you rather have noisy neighbors or nosy neighbors?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day...America's #1 favorite cookie! Whether yours are homemade or store bought, the only way to celebrate is to indulge in chocolate chip cookies. If Ruth Graves Wakefield hadn't run out of baker's chocolate for her cookie recipe that day in 1937 none of this would have happened. The cookie recipe she was preparing called for baker's chocolate and would have blended smoothly into the dough. She grabbed some semi-sweet chocolate that she had on hand instead...and figured it would just melt into the dough and work much like the baker's chocolate. Oh...and by the way..she and her husband owned the Tollhouse Inn...and that's why they're called tollhouse cookies!

News; birthdays/events; most hated foods (list); word of the day. News; would you airtag your loved ones?; actors who didn't get into acting until they switched careers; game: MTV trivia. News; would you change your name if it was the same name as a famous criminal?; need a book recommendation? download 'Dan's List'; game: spoiler alert game. News; America's favorite sandwich...is yours on the list?; game: password; goodbye/fun facts....National Water Balloon Day...it is held on the first Friday of August...dedicated to celebrating the jiggly water-filled balloons that can make a dull, hot summer’s day memorable and enjoyable. In 1824 Michael Faraday invents the first rubber balloon....then in 1950, Edgar Ellington invents the modern water balloon (by accident as happens with many inventions) using a latex sock initially as a way to treat trench foot...but the balloon kept breaking. Today there are several different variations...the single fill, the ones you don't have to tie in a knot, the ones you can fill up to 100 at a time...and even reusable ones!! The point is...get out there and have some summertime fun!

News; birthdays/events; when you fly...do you try to avoid layovers?; word of the day. News; would you want a 'bee'...are you going to watch what you say/your behavior because other people will have one?; if you could summarize your childhood summer in a flavor or a food or a smell...what would it be?; game: outburst. News; home trends that are on their way out; Battle of the Sexes 1; Battle of the Sexes 2. News; feel good story; buzzfeed list of "old people habits"; goodbye/fun facts....Shredded Wheat Day...it's one of the oldest cereals in the world. The idea started in the early 1890s when Henry D. Perky, a lawyer, was looking for a food that helped with digestion/stomach issues he was having. On the advice of his doctor, Perky began to eat whole boiled wheat and vegetable, which he did until he observed another patient with the same health issues blending whole wheat with milk and that inspired Perky to take his boiled wheat product to his machinist friend, William H. Ford, who helped to build a machine that shredded boiled wheat and weaved it into pillow-shaped biscuits. By 1901, he opened a large factory in Niagara Falls and over the years companies like Nabisco, Kraft, and Post took over the brand...and today there are different varieties of shredded wheat that include blueberry, raspberry, cherry and cranberry flavors....although nothing beats the frosted variety!

News; birthdays/events; do you prefer handwriting your notes/lists or using computer/smartphone?; word of the day. News; places you should use credit card instead of debit; life skills we no longer need; if a relative left you $$ but caveat is you have to change your name...would you? News; what decade would you like to go back to because they had the best/coolest: hairstyles, fashion, music etc?; game: mind the gap 1; game: mind the gap 2. News; pros/cons of being tall or short; game: Arnold Schwarzenegger birthday trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Cheesecake Day...Separately, cheese and cake are beloved all over the world but together they attract a veritable cult following. Cheesecake is thought to have originated in ancient Greece as evidenced by its earliest mention in Greek physician's book on the art of making cheesecakes. Since then, cheesecake has been passed down through the generations and entered into the fabric of numerous cultures. Cheesecake was fed to the greek athletes during the Olympics held back in 776 B.C. It was not until when the Romans conquered ancient Greece that eggs and proper baking methods were introduced. As time went by, the recipe was modified several times to get that perfect ratio of smooth to creamy consistency...and an immigrant named Arnold Reuben from Germany, who lived in New York, was so fascinated and intrigued by the dessert, that he decided to experiment with the recipe until he came up with what we know today as the New York Cheesecake.

News; birthdays/events; do you get embarrassed easily? do you cringe when others get embarrassed?; word of the day. News; game: songs featuring the piano; have ever been injured putting on your clothes?; are we or are we not supposed to put ketchup on hot dogs? News; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; do you want your car to be your "third workspace"? women spend 2.5 years of their life getting ready...men don't seem to but 2.5 seconds of thought into their appearance...but a new men's style report says they should. News; game: lyric redemption game; we need to getaway...even if it's just a staycation; "goodbye/fun facts....national chicken wing day...aka buffalo wings, hot wings, or just wings....we love em!! The wingette, the drum, sauces or dry rubs...each of us eats between 100 and 300 of 'em per year! The World Record for the most chicken wings eaten is 444-in just 26 minutes! According to the National Chicken Council in the USA, deep fried chicken wings are not a new thing. They have been part of southern cooking for generations. However, the idea for cooking the wings in a spicy hot sauce came about in 1964, bar co-owner, Teresa Belissimo, was trying to make a late night snack for her son and his friends at Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. Beyond the usual sauces, some restaurants offer dessert wings, like chocolate-drizzled or cinnamon sugar-dusted varieties....and vegan and vegetarian wings have gained popularity, made from ingredients like cauliflower, seitan, or jackfruit.

News; birthdays/events; are you a completely different person on the weekends than you are on a the weekdays?; word of the day. News; most and least offensive smells (men vs women); game: quiz; game: feud. News; world drowning day...water safety tips; if you had the means...would you hire family members?; besides drinking it...things you can do with beer. News; did you know that you can send money to the government to pay off our national debt?; calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts.... National Waterpark Day...from the thrilling, water-plunging rides for those who seek the white-knuckle hydro-power of slides to the lazy rivers and wave pools for the those who like things a bit more 'chill', water parks emerged in the mid-20th century with the development of public swimming pools and later, more elaborate attractions like slides and wave pools. Wet 'n' Wild in Orlando, opened in 1977, is often cited as the first modern water park, pioneering the concept of a dedicated water-based amusement park. Nearly every state has at least one...some are outdoor...some are indoor and some are even on cruise ships!! but they all offer a way to cool down from the heat!

News; birthdays/events; babysitter dilemma; word of the day. News; game: song lyrics quiz; Tiffy Taffy list of things we believed as a society in 1970; something your kids said that made you feel old. News; game: Saturday morning TVtrivia; most and least glamorous jobs; reasons why we lose interest in things as we get older (have you seen the price of parking!) News; game: getting to know you; items we don't really buy anymore; goodbye/fun facts....national merry go round day...whether you call the merry go rounds or carousels...you'll find them at fairs, carnivals, and amusement parks. One of the first conceptual designs for a carousel was in 500 A.D. in the Byzantine Empire, which depicts baskets, carrying riders, suspended from a central pole. This was an activity that needed excellent horsemanship and skill. In fact, the word carousel comes from the word ‘garosello,’ which is Italian, and the word ‘carosella,’ which is Spanish. It means ‘little battle.’ It was only in the 17th century that carousels became entertainment....However, it was not until the 1840s when Franz Wiesenoffer created the first merry-go-round in the United States in Hessville, Ohio. Unfortunately he did not patent the design and so he’s not officially credited as the creator. And for some reason: Merry-go-rounds tend to turn in a clockwise direction in Europe, and counter-clockwise in North America.

News; birthdays/events; AIi pics are everywhere...selfies, headshots, family/vacation pics...do you like them? can you tell a difference?; word of the day 600! News; what would you tell your teenage self...are these the same things you would tell to your teenage child?; game: who wants to be a fake millionaire part 1; game: who wants to be a fake millionaire part 2. News; if you looked like someone famous...would you ever enter a 'look-a-like" contest?; game: Airplane (the movie) trivia, states with the most aggressive drivers. News; 10,000 adults in a survey said these "little" things make them happy; second adolescence; goodbye/fun facts....national drive thru day...celebrates the fact we can pick up and eat a meal without having to leave the comfort of our car! Whether its picking up food or coffee, dropping off the mail, a prescription or the dry cleaning, pulling up to a window is eminently easier than even finding a parking spot. But the whole drive thru concept started at a bank...in 1928, the City Center Bank in Syracuse, New York and 20 years later when fast food restaurants began...that industry said...oh, watch this! Today there are over 211,000 drive thrus in America! Many people think the drive-thru is faster...however it will depend on the type of service, time of day, and where you are located. For example, a long line in the drive-thru may mean no waiting inside.

News; birthdays/events; game: Cheers TV show trivia; word of the day. News; game: guitar song intros; funny work screw up stories; have you ever tossed something instead of cleaning it because you didn't want to deal with it? News; game: speakout; ways to save on school supplies; when it comes to purchasing expensive tech gadgets...how do you choose? do Youtube videos help? (Ashley's coffee maker SFA). News; is it ok to break up with someone when they're having a bad day already?; most dangerous foods to eat in the car/while driving; goodbye/fun facts....National Sprinkle Day...the colorful flecks of sugar we all know and love. It is a well-accepted fact that no matter the hardships, sprinkles make everyone’s day just a little better. Sprinkles are used for many things across the world, the most common of which probably is topping ice cream but of course on donuts, cake, or cupcakes! Sprinkles can be dated back to, at least, the 18th century when they were referred to as Nonpareils. The idea of the modern sprinkles dates back to 1913 when Dutch confectionaire, Erven H. de Jong created something by the name of ‘hagelslag' which were intended to be used as a topping for bread and butter, of all things. These tiny confections made their way to America, where they were warmly embraced and given the playful name “jimmies".

News; birthdays/events; how comfortable are you leaving your windows cracked open?; word of the day. News; does swimming count as a shower?; game: 70's TV show theme songs; America's favorite pies. News; when grown ups act like fools (fire department story); game: saxophone songs; have you tried to talk someone out of doing something and then they come back to you for comfort when your prediction was correct....are you sympathetic? News; Gen Z etiquette rules; game: everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....mango day...The yellow fruit is world-famous for its sweet and juicy flavors. It's primarily a summer fruit, and it comes in all shapes and sizes, and with each variety, there’s a different way to enjoy the taste. Many people in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh eat the fruit whole, without cutting it up. Mangoes are extremely versatile. They go well in sweet dishes as well as savory ones. You can crush them up to make ice popsicles or mango puree, or you can cut them into cubes to have in your leafy salads and they are super nutritious! One mango contains almost two and a half times more vitamin C than an orange and they are also high in vitamins A, B-6 and K, antioxidants, potassium and dietary fiber.

News; birthdays/events; what did you want to do (job/career, etc) but decided against it for a stupid reason?; word of the day. News; do you pay attention to food and/or product recalls?; how young is too young to vote? to drink? to gamble?; word pronunciations we look up the most on google. News; game: quiz; game: feud; we talked last week about being polite...but here's some guidelines from "The Guild of Professional English Butlers". News; when was the last time you bought yourself flowers? experts say you should do it often!!; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Lamington Day...a lamington is a sweet snack from Australia that is cake-based and generally eaten for morning tea, afternoon tea, or high tea. Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland, Australia from 1896 to 1901 receives credit for creating the lamington....kind of by accident. His story goes that he was having his favorite yellow sponge cake served for his guests when the maid-servant accidentally dropped the cake into melted chocolate. He recommended the kitchen staff roll the squares in coconut shavings to make them less messy for guests to eat with their tea. It has become Australia’s most famous culinary icon. Today, many Aussies and New Zealanders enjoy this iconic delicacy with strawberry jam or lemone curd in the center and a dollop of whipped cream on top.

News; birthdays/events; most iconic album covers of all time; word of the day. News; how to be polite 101; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; should we charge people and/or fine people based on their income?; Ranker.com list of things that make you a 'terrible person'; most memorable product logos. News; game: Foolish Frankie product songs; parents face almost 2,000 decisions to make in a baby's 1st year of life...which ones are the toughest?; goodbye/fun facts....National Sour Candy Day! adults and children alike enjoy these lip-puckering, eye-watering flavors. All throughout history, people have enjoyed sour fruits and foods, but sour candy is a relatively new phenomenon...originally candy manufacturers relied on acidic ingredients — most commonly, vinegar — to convert cane sugar to glucose, creating a sweet-tart combination. Candy makers would wait for special events or holidays like halloween to experiment with flavors not normally sold to the public, and the sour candy market officially took off. For example, Ferrara Pan Candy Company introduced a sour candy called the Atomic Fireball right around the time of the U.S. military’s first detonation of the hydrogen bomb. This candy — filled with capsaicin and cinnamaldehyde — would end up leaving the mouth numb. One of the characteristics of sour candy is its ability to make anyone and everyone pucker their lips because of the taste....from lemonheads to sour patch kids...to Sour Skittles. In fact sour candy can be used to relieve blocked salivary glands — although it should be eaten in moderation.

News; birthdays/events; if your kids are over 18 and still live at home...when would you start charging them for rent? (or would you??); word of the day. News; unusual life events people celebrate (some cultures have parades for the dead); game: Disneyland grand opening trivia; when you're on vacation, should you (or do you) stick to your diet? what if your travelling partner isn't? News; on average we break 32 laws a year without realizing...(besides speeding) what makes the list?; game: General trivia; a man in Arizona was fined by his HOA for trying to help people!! (Ashley actually got a warning from her HOA for a similar act). News; what's your biggest beef with your car's design?; game: I should have known that; Fun Facts: national peach ice cream day...Ice cream has become a dessert that has its own fan base. From times of happiness to times of sadness, ice creams of different flavors play a great role in uplifting the mood. While Georgia may be the first state to come to mind when we think of peaches, California actually leads the nation in production. The creation of peach ice cream also has an intriguing story behind it. It all started when Auguste Escoffier, a French chef created a new dessert for a dinner party. The sweet dish was a fascinating ice sculpture of a swan that was resting on vanilla ice cream and was topped with peaches and sugar. In 1900, the chef created a new version of the dessert containing peaches with raspberry puree. It is this fusion of flavors and ingredients that later led to the creation of peach ice cream.

News; birthdays/events; should we start scanning/digitally saving everything we can find for historical purposes?; word of the day. News; game: Will Ferrell birthday trivia; do you frequent shops/restaurants that offer "rewards points"...do you sign up for everything?; things that will be obsolete in 10 years/things that changed quietly. News; game: movie studio logo audio part 2; harsh truths that will make you a better person; July/August peak season for stolen cars! News; game: minute mysteries; how often should Amazon do 'prime days'?; goodbye/fun facts....National Corn Fritters Day...the crispy, flavorful bites of corn and batter and if you make them with fresh corn the celebration will be even better! Corn is the number one crop grown in the United States--we produce more corn than any country in the world. Fritters are super versitile!! You can make them meat, fruit, vegetables, seafood, you name it...just mix it with batter and fry it up! If you like things spicy you can kick up the spice level by mixing scallions, shallots, jalapenos and garlic into the batter! Summer is peak corn season so enjoy while the gettin' is good!! When there's a bumper crop of sweet corn, be sure to freeze some for a taste of Summer during the Winter. These corn fritters will brighten up a gloomy, cold day.

News; birthdays/events; did you ever throw a party when your parents were away...did you get away with it or get caught?; word of the day. News; how do you feel about A.I. generated music?; game: Twitter quiz; top "feel good/wellness" activities. News; do you have a '10 year itch' when it comes to your job?; game: movie studio logo audio; do you give fake names when you order your coffee? what if your job required that you weren't allowed to give your real name? News; states that eat the most fast food; game: mindtrap; goodbye/fun facts.... National Tapioca Pudding Day...Tapioca is a starch derived from the cassava root. The word has been around since the 1500's and is derived from the Tupi language spoken by natives in the Northeast region of Brazil tapioca's country of origin and there it's prepared differently. Brazilians make tapioca flatbreads and add sweet or savory fillings to them. While the root looks similar in shape and color to a sweet potato...grinding down the root produces a flour or powder used as a thickening agent and for those sensitive to gluten, substitute tapioca in place of flour as a thickening agent in recipes. Try it in recipes for pancakes, cookies, and other baked goods. Tapioca also provides an excellent source of vitamin B, manganese, and iron. Tapioca is also produced into pearls and used in pudding which is typically how most Americans eat it.

News; birthdays/events; MLB--ABS yay or nay?; word of the day. News; the newest 'Pepsi where's my jet' incident; game: quiz; game: feud. News; have you ever been 'Hugh Grant tired'?; ancient Roman dating tips; funny married names (old Johnny Carson bit). News; do you have a 'seflie side'? what does that even mean?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Tape Measure Day. We know there’s a tape measure nestled in your toolkit or crammed in the back of a junk drawer. Everyone has one because they’re universally useful! Whether you need a tape measure for your job as a seamstress or construction worker, or you just need to know if your couch will fit in your living room, you’ll need a tape measure. Though we humans have been measuring for centuries, the more modern form of the ruler came in 1821 when James Chesterman a craftsman from Sheffield, England, who worked in the fashion business, created long steel tape measures as an accidental byproduct of the metal hoops he made that were inside popular dress skirts...which was later improved upon by Alvin J. Fellows, an inventor from the United States who patented the first spring measuring tape. They were originally made out of steel until 1968 when fiberglass tape measures hit the U.S. market....and now tape measures have gone digital. You can download tape measure apps!

News; birthdays/events; preppies, yuppies, trust fund babies...and now: dinkwads; word of the day. News; game: is Ashley smarter than a 5th grader?; Waffle House made a major announcements...will other restaurants follow suit?; funny office complaints according to office managers/HR. News; game: Amazon Prime trivia; we need waterproof books in the Summer...yes??; stop using these 'vague phrases' on your resume. News; game: movies password; besides chips and salsa...what's the appetizer you can't resist?; goodbye/fun facts....National Rainier Cherry Day...one of the nation’s best-loved summer fruits. The day also marks the peak of the Rainier cherry harvest for growers...Washington produces some of the highest quantities of Rainier cherries in the entire United States. The Rainier cherries are golden yellow cherries with tender, creamy-yellow flesh and a red blush. In 1952, Harry Fogle of Washington State University developed the Rainier cherry by cross-breeding the Bing and Van cherry varieties. While cherries in general present growing challenges, Rainier cherries are unique. Their delicate skins require the cherries to be hand-picked because they bruise so easilty...hence the cost difference from bing cherries...but cherry lovers agree...they are worth the price!

News; birthdays/events; would you want to go to prison for a night or 2 to get away from everyone?; word of the day. News; is it a good idea to retro fit existing buildings (Pizza Hut story); game: top hits 1975; now that July 4th is over...do you still feel patriotic? News; weird but amazing things to grill; game: songs from 1985; how long would you sit and wait for an artist you paid money to see (Ashley has Tanya Tucker story) and Lauryn Hill just did this to a stadium full of people. News; trendiest ice cream flavors 2025; game: songs from 1995; goodbye/fun facts....It's frosty and delightfully creamy....a concoction of pineapple, rum, and coconut cream, the Piña Colada. Although a couple different stories lay claim to it's invention...it is rumored that bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero first prepared it at the Caribe Hilton’s Beachcomber Bar in San Juan, Puerto Rico on August 16, 1954. The hotel had requested that Monchito mix a new signature drink that embodied the flavors of the island. And it's just as good even without the alcohol...The velvety, sugary ingredients come together in a dessert-like concoction that can satisfy your sweet tooth no matter what age or drink preference you have. And if a slushy drink isn't your thing...try pina colada cake or pina colada jelly beans.