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News; birthdays/events; would you rather spend 1 week in the wilderness alone or 1 night in a real haunted house/castle alone?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; top 5 unfrienliest cities in the world (but millions of tourists go anyway) News; would you ever participate in a food fight?; fashion guru Tim Gunn says n-e-v-e-r wear these items once you turn 40; do you ever get magazines you never subscribed to? News; what would you put in a time capsule? game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....burnt ends day...Once considered trimmings or left-overs, burnt ends come from the point of a brisket. However, these days burnt ends take center stage in a BBQ basket of smoky flavor and goodness. Delicious on their own, burnt ends also taste amazing on sandwiches and in stews. They can be sweet, spicy, and of course smoky. And it's not just brisket...it can be pork belly or chuck roast or even hot dogs....

News; birthdays/events; if you brought something that "smells like home" to the office with you...what would it be?; word of the day. News; are we adding too much technology to sports?; if you took fashion advice from your kids...what would you be wearing today?; game: celebrity audio-biographies. News; the 'anti pumpkin spice' bandwagon; Ashley is a bit jumpy....something happened in the middle of the night; game: classic rock songs played on the banjo. News; what are your least and most favorite sounds?; game: prison commissary price is right; goodbye/fun facts....national lemon juice day...Lemons have become more and more popular since 1493 when Christopher Columbus first bought lemons to the New World. But they originated in the Himalayan Mountains millions of years ago. Today, India produces 3 million pounds of lemons per year...and here in the United States, California and Arizona produce more lemons than any other state. Lemons have been used for a variety of purposes over the years from people’s favor

News; birthdays/events; if Acela from AmTrak was available all across the U.S. would that spark you to take it for your next family trip?; word of the day. News; game: Jack Black b'day trivia; Buzzfeed list of things that are expensive but we buy anyway (and often); do you know the N.A.T.O. alphabet? News; game: 2025 biggest cities; if you could trade places with your favorite fictional character...who would it be?; Labor Day is Monday...whatcha gonna do? News; game: top movie quotes from last 25 years; funny things people do to annoy their co-workers (list); goodbye/fun facts....national burger day...held on the Thursday before the Labor Day holiday weekend. The closest thing resembling a burger was first made in the 1st century A.D. in Rome — this was a ground minced meat dish prepared with pine nuts, peppers, and flavorings of wine and garum (a fermented fish sauce) It took 12 more centuries for the meat to be tenderized and eaten on the go in the 13th century A.D. by the Mongols. By 1802, “The Oxford Engl

News; birthdays/events; would you like to see more 'action' or 'funny things on the field' collectible baseball cards?; word of the day. News; football kicker learned how on Youtube...is that how most of us learn now?; game: classic songs played on the banjo; board/card games that always spark a good time. News; funny "rookie" parenting mistakes (list of 3); game: acroynmn quiz; a woman listed a bunch of places that are "dealbreakers" for 1st dates (it's an extensive list!) News; 2 kinds of people...those who tell friends they don't want to hang out and those that lie!; game: movie password; goodbye/fun facts....National Rock Paper Scissors Day...the day encourages people to play the popular hand game to settle disputes, make decisions, or simply enjoy its universal appeal and rich history. Considered the oldest hand game in the world. In fact, the game dates all the way back to the Chinese Han Dynasty...it wasn’t until the 1920’s that the popular Asian hand game made its way to Great Britain. In 1932, an art

News; birthdays/events; a guy in Australia rigged the office sprinklers...good idea or just rude?; word of the day. News; game: 5 second rule; travel souvenirs...do you buy them? are there any that are super special to you?; vinyl isn't the only medium making a comeback... News; game: is Ashley smarter than a 5th grader?; interesting fall festivals around the country; urban legends and ghost stories around the country. News; game: everybody knows; Michelin starred chef is serving actual cat food in London; goodbye/fun facts....National Cherry Popsicle Day...there’s hardly anything better than a sweet, juicy popsicle to help you cool down during a sweltering summer day. The cherry popsicle seems like a joyous representation of summer fun, however, any frozen fruit juice served on a stick can be a ‘popsicle.’  The credit for the invention of this delicious treat goes to an 11-year-old boy! Francis William Epperson accidentally invented it in 1905. After mixing up a powdered soda, he left the beverage overnight

News; birthdays/events; bucket list adventures...what's on your list?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; Reader's Digest list...most and least fun states in the U.S. News; what are some of the laziest things you do?; favorite candy when you were a kid (Ashley had been on the search for a candy...but it turns out they changed the recipe and it sucks now); habits that shorten your life (besides smoking/drinking) News; do you believe in lucky clothes?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national banana split day...Surprisingly, the original banana split wasn’t created in an ice cream parlor but in a pharmacy in 1904.  Banana splits were the brainchild of David Evans Strickler, a pharmacist’s apprentice in Latrobe, Pennsylvania who enjoyed experimenting with new soda fountain sundaes in his free time. They were so popular with the college crowd that students willingly paid 10 cents, double the price of a normal sundae. Then Charles Rudolph Walgreens of the Walgreens drug store started promot

News; birthdays/events; cheapism website says don't throw these things away; word of the day. News; should companies leave their logos alone? why all the rebranding?; game: General Trivia; ways to save money on big parties (birthday/anniversary/wedding/retirement etc) News; things that smell good to most people but you can't stand (Ashley can't stand the smell of roses); game: Name that bass song; when was the last time you asked for a refund on something? News; jobs that actually exist...(pet psychologist...really?); game: My next guest is....; goodbye/fun facts....National Pecan Torte Day...Generally made with little to no flour, tortes use ground nuts or breadcrumbs, along with sugar, eggs, and flavorings instead. Pecans are indigenous to the United States and grow on trees throughout the southern United States, particularly in Georgia, Texas, and New Mexico. It is also the official state tree of Texas. The earliest evidence of pecan use dates back to 6750 bc...when Native Americans gathered and used nuts.

News; birthdays/events; reddit list of moral codes people live by; word of the day. News; game: Mind the Gap; game: Mind the Gap; do you have to dip into your own pocket for your job? News; would you live on a cruise ship for the rest of your life?; should companies be able to trade employees like they do in sports?; most young adults are embarrassed to have their parents around...not Gen Z!! News; game: outburst; if you like living in a rural area would you keep moving if population got too big?; goodbye/fun facts....national spumoni day...Spumoni is a delightfully flavorful layered Italian ice cream dessert with the unique flavors of chocolate, cherry and pistachio all combined together, along with fruit and nuts. Unlike ice cream...in general, scooping spumoni is considered bad taste, it should be sliced. Although it originated in Naples, Italy it is today more commonly consumed and enjoyed in the United States and Argentina. It was probably around the 1870s that Italian immigrants introduced Spumoni to th

News; birthdays/events-LAUREN; what did you almost eat? (non edible things); word of the day. News; do you 'snack prep' for the kids?; clunker car stories; game: radio quiz. News; do you have an expectation that you should be included in big family events?; we talked about your favorite fair food..but what's your favorite fair midway game?; game: Ashley should know that: Brad edition. News; new words in the dictionary; game: minute mysteries; goodbye/fun facts....national radio day. The first person to identify radio waves was a German physicist Heinrich Hertz in 1886. But it took about three decades for a practical receiver to be invented, which was due to the work of Italian inventor, Gulielmo Marconi. Radio waves travel approximately 186,000 miles per second, the speed of light, because technically they are light. FM radio came about by 1939. Individuals and communities in places all over the world can take National Radio Day as an opportunity to appreciate and celebrate what radio means to the world today

News; birthdays/events; have you ever been ghosted by a job application? Ontario Canada is doing something interesting...; word of the day. News; Ashley sfa...big box store story; game: Star Trek trivia; would you complain to a company if your favorite item was being discontinued? News; game: word ladder; what's your take on female umpires and male cheerleaders?; can you tell the difference between A.I. and real pics? News; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; would you rather have free coffee or free ice cream for the rest of your life?; goodbye/fun facts....World Photography Day...the unofficial holiday that allows people to honor the art of photography. A photograph is a way to feel the emotion and context of that exact moment. While not photography in the modern sense, ancient Egyptians and Greeks experimented with camera obscura. This early technique projected inverted images through a pinhole onto surfaces. Modern photography was created by two Frenchmen in 1837. Then the French government acquired the paten

News; birthdays/events; "convenience" fee---Ashley sfa; word of the day. News; "what a small world" stories; game: quiz; game: feud. News; phrases at work that undermine your credibility; what are your top favorite apps on your phone right now?; do you reward or punish kids for grades? News; would buy a ticket to a stranger's wedding?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....International Delivery Driver Appreciation Day. The concept of delivery drivers isn’t necessarily a new one. Food delivery services can be traced back to 1768 in Korea...and in America we can trace its roots back to couriers who would tootle around on their bicycles in the mid-1800's delivering messages, papers or other small items. Although the concept may have evolved over the years, the usefulness of these delivery drivers remains.  Delivery drivers have become a part of our everyday lives...From busy parents who don’t have time to shop for groceries, hungry college students, late-night snackers and businesses that require larger c

News; birthdays/events; pumpkin spiced everything may be on the way out...what flavor would you like to see replace it?; word of the day. News; game: The Munsters TV show trivia Pat Priest b'day); will you give your kids allowance this year maybe for things besides chores like getting homework finished without arguing, etc?; when was the last time you had a hearing test?   News; game: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon trivia; when you've heard a story a million times (friend, co-worker, spouse, etc)...do you still feign interest?; if you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport...what would it be? (something you're good at?) News; game: potpourri; watching anything good? where do you get suggestions of things to watch?; goodbye/fun facts....Kool Aid is the official soft drink of Nebraska. The story of Kool Aid began in Hastings Nebraska. That’s where Edwin Perkins, a man with a passion for chemistry and a knack for invention, created a delightful drink. However, the bulky and fragile glass bottles created sever

News; birthdays/events; move over James Corden...carpool karaoke is here for the common man; word of the day. News; if you were an "inconvenient burglar" what would you take?; do funny commercials make you buy the product?; game: Steve Martin trivia. News; things college freshman say they "wish they knew"; how do you feel about golf carts that seem to be everywhere now?; game: movies trivia. News; what profession could you fake for a day/week/year etc?; game: 5 letter title song; goodbye/fun facts....national tattoo removal day..Ever immediately regretted a tattoo that you thought would be an excellent idea at the time? Or perhaps you got caught up in the hype and made a reckless decision? Over 20% of American adults who have a tattoo regret getting it..National Tattoo Removal Day is celebrated thirty whole days after Tattoo Day since that’s the first day that you’re allowed to remove a tattoo after it has been applied. For some, tattoo removal alleviates physical symptoms like allergic reactions to certain i

News; birthdays/events; Brad's WOTD SFA; word of the day. News; school drop off...did your mom ever wear curlers and a robe?; game: The Partridge Family TV show trivia; messing up recipe by using wrong ingredient by accident. News; creature of habit...what 'same thing' do you do everyday?; game: one second song game; what did you see that you weren't supposed to? (reddit question) News; our society can be pretty rude...but is being too polite just as bad?; game: mindtrap goodbye/fun facts....Afternoon Tea Week was established to help secure a tradition that has graced British afternoons since the 1840’s. In those days, dinner wasn't usually served until 8pm! Even though it is called “tea”, there is far more than just a beverage being served in the afternoon! Traditionally this light meal contains tiny finger sandwiches, as well as scones with jam and clotted cream. once Queen Victoria took part in this tradition...the concept of the ‘tea reception’ was born. Not everyone can stop down every afternoon for a fu

News; birthdays/events; do you modify your favorite childhood snack so it's "healthier"?  one famous band does!; word of the day. News; game: vinyl record trivia; ever seen someone get hurt because they weren't paying attention to their surroundings? what if it was on national tv?; has your animal ever accidentally turned on an appliance? (Ashley's dog did once). News; game: name the celebrity audiobook reader; ever made a purchase and regretted it the next day?; sticks and stones saying...but words can really hurt...which word would you never want to hear again? News; game: Ashley sings the chorus;  if you had a mascot marry you...which one would you chose? (Hellman's mayo story); goodbye/fun facts....National Julienne Fries Day...do you have a favorite type of french fry? There are lots of types: fresh cut vs frozen, curly, waffle, cottage, home fries, steak fries, just name a few...but today we celebrate the skinny sliced potato...using the french the julienne cut which slices vegetables into thin, matchst

News; birthdays/events; what has been the highlight of summer of 2025?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; would you drink 2 cups of hot chocolate a day? News; Buzzfeed list of things that used to be free; would you consider switching to a fast food chain for your morning cup of joe? (delish list of options); most and least stolen cars last year. News; married men buy a new toothbrush every 3 years...what are you not replacing as often as you should?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Play In The Sand Day is all about grabbing a moment of fun, barefoot adventures, and creative play! Whether it’s on the coastline or a cozy backyard sandbox, this day is a reminder to let loose and mold your imagination into sandcastles of possibility. In 1914 Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jungs developed sand play therapy after discovering its therapeutic benefits...The first International Sand Sculpting Festival, held in 1974, showcased the artistry and creativity of sand sculptors.... and today kinetic sand,

News; birthdays/events; state fair food; word of the day. News; would you be ok if the speed limit was 18 mph?; game: what movie is this song from?; we just can't resist a good deal!! News; what band would you like to see make a lullaby album?; game: backwards song game; can you diagnose a problem with your car by the noise it's making? News; babies aren't the only ones who need "tummy time"; game: boomer trivia;  goodbye/fun facts....national Mochi Day...its a traditional Japanese rice cake and according to Japanese culture, mochi symbolizes prosperity and longevity. It comes in a range of shapes and sizes, with a range of different fillers.  It can be sweet or savory...it can be grilled or baked. In the U.S we mostly consume the ice cream version of mochi which calls for ingredients such as sweet glutinous rice flour, sugar, water and either corn starch or potato starch for dusting to make it less gummy. 

News; birthdays/events; planning a trip vs reality of the trip...does it match up?; word of the day. News; blooper reels in movies/TV shows...yes or no?; do your snacks ever become your meals?; besides winning the lottery...a list of things that would make us happier. News; game: classic commercial jingles; should we have dress codes for kids at school and adults at work?; stories of embarassing things people have done in public. News; actual warning labels on products; besides ketchup...a list of what people prefer to dip their fries in; goodbye/fun facts....National Lighthouse Day honors the beacon of light that for hundreds of years symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea. At one time, the beacon of light could be found across almost all of America’s shorelines. Once lit by open fire and candles, they're now brightly lit by electric or oil-fueled lamps. However, the number of lighthouses are declining. Maintenance is expensive and modern electrical navigation systems are replacing them. T

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,

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