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News; birthdays/events; feel good....Snoop Dogg at The Olympics; word of the day. News; does your morning routine change seasonally or ever?; most of us don't want to pay for news...since it's almost all online now; Olympic Village has a Nutella dispensing machine!!! News; when you ask for advice--do you already know the answer or are you truly seeking answers?; game: quiz; game: feud;  News; upworthy list of ridiculous 'social norms'; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national almond day. You can toss them in a salad, ground them into flour, use them for a healthy alternative to milk, or just munch on a few for an afternoon snack. Almonds are among the most versatile and delicious of nuts. Filled with vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber. Almonds appear in several passages of the Hebrew Bible--reflecting their early importance as a cultivated tree and symbol in the 6th century BC.  Eighty percent of the world's almonds are grown in California. If you aren't a fan of eating almonds, try celebrating almon

News; birthdays/events; do you poke all the chocolate in the box? (Ashley does); word of the day. News; is your car turning into a mobile storage bin? (funny list of things people keep in their car); game: what are these video games by their sounds; have you ever forgotten an important day/date? News; game: Mind the Gap 1; game: mind the gap 2; do you look like your name? News; if you had to get rid of one holiday each year what would it be?; UK supermarket introduces different baskets for single shoppers; goodbye/fun facts....National Cheddar Day--Cheddar Gorge on the edge of the village, Cheddar in Somerset, England, is home to the origin of cheddar cheese. The gorge has several caves that provide the perfect humidity and steady temperature for maturing the cheese. The popular cheese was first bought by the royal family and is said to have been brought to Britain by the Romans from the Cantal region of France. Joseph Harding, was central to the modernization and standardization of Cheddar cheese. He encoura

News; birthdays/events; which phase of your life would you like to go back to? (4 stages according to this poll); word of the day. News; what's your nervous habit...do you even realize you have one?; game: Abraham Lincoln trivia questions; we're supposed to laugh more (several studies have concluded the same thing) who makes you laugh? News; signs you're aging well (list); game: guess that celebrity voice; funny Superbowl prank...how long do you think it would take you to notice? News; boomers give genz some 'life advice'...what would you add to this list?; game: getting to know you;  goodbye/fun facts....National Plum Pudding Day--the tasty treat with an interesting history. Plum pudding is also known as figgy pudding or Christmas pudding, which is why some think this is a confusing time to celebrate this food holiday. It's also odd that plum pudding contains no plums...that's because raisins were often called "plums" in 17th century Great Britain. It's a steamed or boiled concoction and features nutmeg, rai

News; birthdays/events; 70% of men are more appearance consious that ever!; word of the day. News; 2026 travel trends; Olympic athletes-backstories and what it took for them to get there...does that motivate you to keep going?; game: what year was it? News; when you pick a restaurant...how much does ambiance play into your decision?; did you see an artist/group that played in a bar or at a private party that is now mega-famous?;  game: songs with "hey" in the title. News; funny/petty things we silently judge others for; game: classic literature quiz; goodbye/fun facts....national make a friend day...To paraphrase Yeats: "There are no strangers in the world, just friends you have never met." We must never stop making friends. Friendships are incredibly importnat...they help us through challenging times, provide us with the comfort of a safe emotional space where we can be ourselves. Good friends are our biggest treasure. A new friendship can open you to new experiences...sign up for a class, volunteer, introdu

Heart Association mention/News; birthdays/events; do you have a 'lucky charm'?;  word of the day. News; game: songs from bands that have 3 word names; do you duplicate or triplicate items that stay in certain rooms? (reader glasses, gum, etc); Valentine's, galentine's, or neither? News; game: space movie trivia; weird habits of intelligent people that others don't understand (Hearty Soul list); simple things in life that everyone else seems to have done but you. News; game: Prison Commissary Price is Right; lots of athletes (and celebrities) participate in 'alternative/holistic therapies'...if they were resonably priced...would you try them or is it all placebo mumbo jumbo?; goodbye/fun facts....national flannel day..flannel- btw- is a fabric, not a pattern....it's often made in a plaid pattern so many people confuse them. It's a soft, woven thread that is "brushed" to create a soft texture, while providing additional insulation. Flannel was first created in Wales during the 17th century as a replacement for

News; birthdays/events; Superbowl Monday...is it really a wasted day at work?; word of the day. News; Spotify is moving into the physical book space; game: quiz; game: feud. News; what was your favorite Superbowl commercial?; what's your "don't knock it til you try it"?; Buzzfeed list of funny 'white lies' we tell our kids. News; Valentine's Day on a budget; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Oatmeal Monday is a quirky tradition with practical roots in Scottish university life... they started the tradition as part of the broader culture of the ancient universities. Long before dining halls, meal plans, and late-night delivery, students were expected to fend for themselves. Oats, ground into oatmeal, were the dependable staple that could survive travel, store well in a room, and turn into a hot meal with minimal equipment. Oatmeal was also forgiving. It could stretch to feed a hungry student, and it tolerated a wide range of add-ins...Since their homes were far from campus, universities gave students

News; birthdays/events; Feb is Heart Month-AHA 'Donate for Love'...today is wear red day; word of the day. News; game: I should have known that....yes or no?; fun/funny ideas to pick the Superbowl winner; when you go on vacation do you expect to pay for all the tourist attractions...even if they used to be free? News; game: battle of the sexes 1; game: battle of the sexes 2; have you ever broken something of value that belonged to someone else?...(did you hear/see what Travis Kelce broke?) News; novelty or healthy?...Bear Poop beer; kids get Happy Meal toys...but what about grown ups...what about this fun promotional item for adults from Taco Bell?;  goodbye/fun facts....Pay a Compliment Day--encourages people to spread positivity by giving genuine compliments. It's an incredibly simple act that can brighten someone's day and foster a sense of appreciation and kindness. It's about the power of kind words and how they can create a ripple effect of happiness. Compliments can boost self-esteem, enhance relations

News; birthdays/events; best and worst Superbowl halftime shows (Rolling Stone list); word of the day. News; do you still compete when you're hurt? (Lindsey Vonn); game: identify these songs with drums; 3 most toxic phrases in a relationship but it can also be in the workplace. News; did you ever get pulled into the principal's office? how about your kids?; game: 80's 90's TV shows based on dialogue clips; food in the Olympic Village (and all over Italy too) News; do you know anyone with an "aptronym"?; game: General Trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty kind of person? Optimist Day focuses on building and sustaining a positive future because anything can be achieved as long as you stay focused and optimistic. In fact, an optimistic person is more likely to be happy and motivated. The word didn't exist until 1737 when a Jesuit mathematician Pere Louis-Bertrand Castle coins the term 'optimisme,' or 'optimism.' In 1985 Michael Scheier and Charles Carver formulate the LOT-R t

News; birthdays/events; when you get a case of the giggles but you're supposed to be serious (Elvis--news anchors---etc); word of the day. News; game: I should have known that; A.I. teaching story--Brad's take; A.I. teaching story--Ashley's take. News; game: outburst; great uses for those over the door hanging show organizers...besides for your shoes; what's your cure for the hiccups? News; game: everybody knows; feel good story...that should be turned into a movie!! (hello Ron Howard!!); goodbye/fun facts....National Stuffed Mushroom Day...primarily featured at parties (like maybe a football party this weekend), this savory dish is prepared by removing the stems of the mushrooms and filling the leftover hollowed area with vegetables or meat or shellfish. Cheese and breadcrumbs are sprinkled on top before the mushrooms are baked and served. Long before modern restaurant appetizers, ancient Romans were already cultivating and eating mushrooms. When exposed to ultraviolet light, mushrooms can synthesize vitamin

News; birthdays/events; are you more excited for the Superbowl or the Olympics...both? neither?; word of the day. News; a new shower trick that could make you smarter; which song best describes your life?; game: songs with laughter. News; generation z's work ethic is strong according to a new study; house and car maintenance to do in February; game: top songs from 1986. News; we'd love to hear from our listeners...what are you an expert in?; game: Superbowl trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Carrot Cake Day celebrates one of our favorite desserts. Carrots contain a natural sweetness that's just perfect for cake. Many historians believe the cake originated in the Middle Ages when sugar and other sweeteners were scarce carrots were used as a substitute. Eating carrots has a host of health benefits. Research shows they can reduce the risk of cancer, slow down the aging process, cleanse toxins from your body, and improve the condition of your teeth and gums...and adding some cream cheese frosting just make it

News; birthdays/events; carscrolling' is the new pause button; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; has a movie (or TV show) changed the way you live or do things because the message was so powerful? News; can't get motivated to get stuff done? host an "admin night"; were you the 'teacher's pet' at school...did that translate to the workplace?; would you hire a 'sleep coach'? News; have you/would you travel to a city (in the U.S.) just to see if their 'famous' food is all it's cracked up to be?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Heavenly Hash Day...the dessert that combines marshmallows (which can be a variety of marshmallows, marshmallow creme, or a combination of the 2) plus nuts, and chocolates into a heavenly mix. There are many ways to enjoy Heavenly Hash, including candy, ice cream, and fruit salads. The Elmer Candy Corporation of New Orleans invented heavenly hash in 1923 which was first introduced it as an Easter candy called the "Heavenly Hash Egg,".  You can make your ow

News; birthdays/events; do you like "drive thru" animal parks?; word of the day. News; should the Superbowl be moved to Saturday?; game: songs with saxophones; reasons you don't your work done (Career Builder list) News; should AI songs be excluded from winning a Grammy?; game: scattergories; inventions you thought were silly...but they are actually genius! A&B each have one of the things on this list. News; how do you deal when your s.o. has completely opposite taste in food or music?; game: pop culture jeopardy; goodbye/fun facts....Brussel Sprouts Day...these green superfoods come with a plethora of health benefits and can put you on the path to a healthier lifestyle. They are produced mainly in the United States and Europe. Brussels sprouts were first found in the northern European region during the 5th century and were extremely popular in the southern Netherlands and eventually northern Europe. Then, in the late 18th century, French settlers brought Brussels sprouts to Louisiana, marking the beginni

News; birthdays/events; have you ever 'made a deal' in a restaurant...where is the best place?; word of the day. News; do you put ketchup or salsa on anything that seems "wrong"?; game: songs with famous bass lines; what's the one expense that you absolutely hate paying every month?  News; what food does your mom/dad/granparent make that no one else can even touch?; game: song titles "my____"; funny feel good story of the day. News; game: movies trivia; motion sickness can occur in more places than just a car? (funny list); goodbye/fun facts....national puzzle day...With the advent of digital entertainment, some people may think that the common puzzle may be falling by the wayside. But National Puzzle Day is the perfect chance to go back to basics: do a jigsaw puzzle, solve a crossword puzzle or buy a Rubik's Cube, or you can even download dozen of puzzle games on your phone. While puzzles, as we know them today, are a fairly modern invention, the idea of taking words and using them creatively dates back to a

News; birthdays/events; you couldn't pay me enough to (fill in the blank); word of the day. News; experts say we should be leaning in to our nostalgia/inner child; game: Shawshank Redemption movie quiz; if you job offered free snacks...which ones would make you happiest? News; what's your favorite Superbowl commerical of all time?; game: 3 word TV show descriptions; what movie 'gut punches' you every time? News; would you rather watch a 5 part TV series or a movie?; game: just over $1,000 pyramid-redemption; goodbye/fun facts....national kazoo day...The kazoo has a rich history and roots in African musical instruments. It became popular in the United States in the 1840s but the first kazoos were made by Thaddeus Von Clegg, a German clockmaker....by the 1930's the kazoo became a common element in American folk music, often seen in jug bands. By the 1970's rock musicians began using kazoos for their quirky sound, reflecting its influence and adaptability across various musical genres and if you can hum...you ca

News; birthdays/events; besides kids or pets getting sick...what are some of the worst ways you woke up? Ashley's dad would use a bullhorn!; word of the day. News; game: password; have you ever learned an invented language?; strange laws from around the world. News; game: movie password; Brad's lightbulb problem; what do guys do on 'guys night' compared to what girls do on 'girls night'? News; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; only 1 American city made the list of "best nightlife"...according to Timeout list; goodbye/fun facts....national chocolate cake day...love at first bite, right?!?  In 1764, it was discovered that cocoa beans that are ground between stones make cocoa powder...so Dr. James Baker financially backed the production of grinding cocoa beans to make cocoa powder. This is the beginning of the company still known as Baker's chocolate. Then in the 1830s and 1840s, it was primarily a drink that you mixed with water but it wasn't even sweet. By the 1920s, the humble chocolate cake had become mainstre

News; birthdays/events; do you watch the 'sneak peek' Superbowl commercials or do you prefer to watch them during the game?; word of the day. News; what kind of 'boring things' do you do to entertain your kids?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; a funny new way to declutter...would you do this?; Buzzfead list - actors who were originally supposed to be 1st choice that went to someone else; are you comfortable scanning your life to "the cloud"...including sentimental items?  News; could you be completely silent for 8 days?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day...which celebrates the joy of popping bubble wrap, a simple activity that brings immense pleasure and stress relief to many. The day also honors bubble wrap's crucial role in protecting fragile items during shipping, highlighting its versatility and importance beyond just packing material​​. The history of bubble wrap is quite fascinating. Invented in 1957 by engineers Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes, bubble wr

News; birthdays/events; what happens when brick and mortar stores and Amazon collide?; word of the day. News; quirky habits...what's the quirkiest thing you do?; game: clips from classic TV shows; Buzzfeed list of roles that have either revitalized or ruined an actors career. News; do you prefer digital or paper notes?; game: songs with titles that repeat; baby names that are falling out of favor. News; when it comes to loading the dishwasher or loading the car for a vacation...is there a "right way"?; game: Rock&Roll Hall of Fame trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Rhubarb Pie Day...though it may look similar to celery, the two are actually not related. Instead, rhubarb is surprisingly a part of the buckwheat family. Rhubarb is one of those tricky plants whose identity as a vegetable or fruit is controversial. Even though rhubarb is generally bitter, when its stalks are red, it has a sweeter taste.. Botanically, it is a vegetable, but in culinary circles, it is used as a fruit...although rhubarb is als

News; birthdays/events; would you take a job that offered zero living costs AND it paid you...but there's a catch?; word of the day. News; have you ever entered a contest and won?; what item(s) are you constantly losing?; game: 3 word description of classic TV shows. News; do you like to make friends at work or just clock in and clock out?; the average person breaks the law 21 times a year...what was the last thing you did that you KNEW was wrong?; game: Sci Fi film names. News; if you love pickles...you're in luck because everything seems to be 'pickle flavored'; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national hot sauce day..Humans started using chili peppers and other such spices thousands of years ago, with many historians believing that chili peppers were one of the earliest plants harvested by humans. The first hot sauce to be available in a bottle appeared in shops in the state of Massachusetts in the year 1807, and then suddenly, hot sauce was everywhere and being added to everything. Tabasco sauce

News; birthdays/events KATIE; do you like your initials on things...Ashley hates it!; word of the day. News; not into the Superbowl...what about the puppy bowl or the NFL Superbowl bad lip sync videos?; game: rock star's real names; do you like silence or noise when working...one of these is better than the other! News; do you add "family rules" to standard board games (funny list); game: is Ashley as smart as 5th grader?; are regional accents going away? News; over 52% of people have never deleted one thing from their devices....what?!?!?!; game: outburst; goodbye/fun facts....national cheesy socks day...It wasn't that long ago that socks were simply a utilitarian accessory that had no other purpose than keeping those feet warm or to show status--During the Middle Ages, socks were more than just practical clothing items; they were a symbol of wealth and social standing ...but today, socks have become a fashionable way for people to express themselves. And the more outrageous the better. Mismatched socks is a

News; birthdays/events; do you care more about the food/party or the actual game on Superbowl Sunday?; word of the day. News; game: pop music #1 1976 hits; would you use cayenne pepper to help you stay warm in the Winter?; places in the world where people are forbidden to go. News; game: songs with the word "me" in the title; if you figured out a secret company recipe/formula...would you share it?; what are some of the new emojis coming out? News; game: I should have known that yes or no?; what's your color personality?; goodbye/fun facts....National DJ Day might celebrate the work of our favorite disc jockeys, but it stems from the work of ONE famous jock: Alan Freed, who was known as 'Moondog'. This 1950s DJ, who coined the term 'rock and roll,'---so we celebrate the talents of all the disc jockeys, from those playing the 'Chicken Dance' for the millionth time at a wedding to the club DJ's that help create that party atmosphere to the radio personalities who work on the air. In 1909, Ray Newby, a 16-year-ol