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News; birthdays/events; would you like to travel to your favorite cuisine's country of origin for authentic recipes?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; should you put an ending time on house party invites? News; what kind of ice cream cone do you prefer? (so many different types); library in Maine rents out all kinds of household items...with just a library card! great idea!;  have you ever lied to your kids when you're doing something they want to do? News; game: calendar trivia; slug in Bavaria creates havoc at an apartment complex (funny story); goodbye/fun facts....National States and Capitals Day is all about geography made fun. It gives people a chance to test what they know and learn something new. From little kids with flashcards to adults brushing up on maps, everyone can join in. Each state has its own capital, full of local flavor, culture, and history...Capitals aren’t always the biggest cities, but they hold big importance.  As children, we learn about the 50 states and their capital

News; birthdays/events; Friday afternoon used to be the "gold standard" for getting fired...not anymore! have you ever sensed you were getting canned?; word of the day. News; game: outburst; rude drivers vs nice drivers...what brand of car do they drive?; would you rather have a rewind button for awkward moments or a fast forward button for boring moments? News; game: I should have known that; Buzzfeed list of things that have changed over the years (i.e. fast food restaurants didn't used to have drive thrus); McDonald's (in the UK) is updating their employee uniform to denim so it's "a cool uniform"...did you ever have to wear a uniform that was embarrasing? News; game: songs with "eyes"; which 'toy hall of fame' finalist would you vote for this year?; goodbye/fun facts....National butterscotch pudding day.  First there was butterscotch candy...which goes as far back as 1817, members of England’s Royal Family ate butterscotch candy as a dessert. Although several theories lay claim to the creation of buttersc

News; birthdays/events; do you prefer touchscreens or buttons in cars?; word of the day. News; what Summer things do you miss when it turns to fall?; jobs most likely to be taken by robots by 2035;  game: who sang these songs? News; what your phone 'wallpaper' says about you? what's a 'griefbot'?; game: songs with "train" in the title? News; game: songs with 'woo-hoo'; what's your fall vibe?; goodbye/fun facts....Locate An Old Friend Day is the perfect opportunity to track down your old friends to have a rewind session over some coffee. As we go through life and enter different phases related to our professional careers and family duties, a lot gets left behind in the process. Do you ever wonder what happened to those friends you made in school, or a previous job, or an old neighbor? Friendship helps us maintain our social connection and most importantly, friendship allows us to feel a sense of kinship with another being, ensuring that we are not alone in this vast universe. Social media sites like LinkedIn,

News; birthdays/events; should big coffee/food chains spend millions to 're-design' their footprint? does it matter to you?; word of the day. News; Ashley's snake sfa; game: word ladder continuation; are we 'social labeling' too much? News; would you pay for someone to help you decorate your home? (or more specifically your porch?); game: Robert Redford film trivia; are you embarassed to make mistakes in public? 65% of Gen Z dread making mistakes in public. News; real life super soft animals; game: song titles with 'oh' in the title; goodbye/fun facts....National Table Shuffleboard Day celebrates a fun game for all ages, played in pubs, game rooms, and other venues. This tradition dates back to Henry VIII of England. Initially, it was a simple game where players slid large coins down a table. Over the years, the game evolved, with players now using pucks to score points on a wooden board which interestingly, can range from nine to 22 feet long and are known for their smooth, flat surface, sometimes with a sli

News; birthdays/events; would email reminders of what you purchase help you budget better?; word of the day. News; game: trivia potpourri; travel mishaps that turned into good stories (a.i. topic); what makes an amusement park or theme park great in your opinion? News; game: word ladder; a.i. topic: quirky superstitions you follow;  secret family reipes and the stories behind them. News; game: what do these movies have in common?; is there anything you are exceptionally good or bad at?; goodbye/fun facts....National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day. Cinnamon-raisin bread has a long history in the making. Its predecessors include stollen, a German fruit bread with spices and candied fruits, kulich, a tall Easter bread served in the Russian and Slavic regions, and panettone, a tall raisin-filled fruit cake made in Italy. But did essayist and poet Henry David Thoreau create cinnamon raisin bread? He did write about it in his journals...but it is believed that the rumor started by Concord housewives because they were de

News; birthdays/events; how would you answer these 'national survey questions'?; word of the day. News; have you taken on 'hard' diy projects?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang speak 2025 edition; how many times do you give a "professional" a chance to make something right?; what makes your willpower go out the window? News; game: calendar trivia; dj walks out of a wedding gig...whose side are you on?;  goodbye/fun facts....International Dot Day encourages people of all ages to harness their creativity. The inspiration behind the event is the 2003 children’s book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. The story behind this book relates the tale of a teacher who challenges one of his students named Vashti (who thinks she cannot draw), to take courage in her abilities. As the story progresses, from a simple dot on a page, the youngster goes on to make her mark. The Dot has now been translated into at least twenty languages around the world and since the book was so well received in its time, a yea

News; birthdays/events; what would your carpool rules be?; word of the day. News; do you have an errand friend or do you prefer to do mundane things on your own?; when you're making your holiday gift budget...how much are you setting aside for yourself?; game: 1 second song game. News; funny behaviors that can come across as 'high maintenance'?; what would you sell to pay off some/all of your debt?; game: band names that have "THE" in their name. News; if you were king/queen for a day...what's something you'd ban (Reddit list); game: band names that have "& THE" in their name;  goodbye/fun facts....National Chocolate Milkshake Day--one of the best treats of all time. The history of milkshakes can be accredited to the development of two key concepts, the electric blender, and malted milk drinks. So to understand the origin of milkshakes, you actually have to look further back to medieval Britain when eggnog came about. Back then it was a hot, milky ale-like drink--It wasn’t until 1885 that somebody had the

News; birthdays/events; 9/11 where were you?; word of the day. News; what if your kids doesn't like his/her teacher?; something weird that you (or someone you know) hoards; kids can be brutally honest...has a comment from a kid every caused you to change something in your life? News; battle of the sexes 1; battle of the sexes 2; do you like 'savory' candy? News; school pics...did you have one you loved?? or hated??; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; goodbye/fun facts....Libraries Remember Day...A public library is a place of learning where anyone can become a member by paying a small fee. Libraries allow us to access information online, read and discover books, take notes, and form communities that are centered around learning and knowing. In commemoration of the victims of the 9-11 tragedy, Libraries Remember Day celebrates the role public libraries play in the preservation of a free society. Many public libraries across America remain open for the entire 24 hours today. So..renew your library membe

News; birthdays/events; do cash options really matter to you?; word of the day. News; game: 5 letter title songs; the average guy spends over $100 a year on dry cleaning...how much do you spend?; 60% of us plan to do 'this' during the holiday season. News; game: title of book in 3 words; athletes and fans...we are out of control?; tech items or tech games you can't live without. News; game: songs that feature the word "no" in the title; rituals that recharge your soul; goodbye/fun facts....Swap Ideas Day...All wonderful inventions and creations happen from an idea...Every human being is unique, and we all have different talents and thoughts. This is why it is important to exchange ideas with others. Ever since the dawn of time, humans have shared ideas. That’s how great things get done. Brainstorming and debates are a great way of swapping ideas and opinions. It's a very productive way to solve problems...and if you're wanting ALL kinds of feedback...you can even request suggestions on social media!

News; birthdays/events; pros and cons of getting married/having kids younger vs older; word of the day. News; things to throw out in September (House Beautiful article); game: Dukes of Hazard trivia;  things your boss does because they like you (your Tango list) News; it's going to start getting darker sooner...are you paying attention to your surroundings?; game: guitar riffs trivia quiz; chilvary...according to men vs women. News; As Seen on TV products that actually work; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....International Sudoku Day takes place, of course, on September 9 (9/9). Sudoku enthusiasts will no doubt notice the date’s symbolism. The goal of the Sudoku game is to fill a 9×9 grid so that each column, row, and 3×3 sub-grid contains all the digits from 1 to 9. So nine-nine is the natural choice for the day of celebration. While many people believe that Sudoku is a game that has ancient roots in Asia, the game is actually a fairly modern invention. In the late 1700s, a Swiss mathematician named

News; birthdays/events; what would you do if your phone number became public (funny story); word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; Mental Floss list of great Fall traditions. News; unsportsmanlike conduct; were you named after anyone in your family?; do you say koopon or quepoon? gif or jif? News; college football causes scheduling conflicts with family events; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....World Physical Therapy Day...the human body is remarkable...and remarkably easy to damage and break...so the need for physical therapy can also be triggered through accidents, illness, neurological disease and much more. Physical therapists work to undo damage, educate on healthy behavior and to restore lost or damaged functionality. The World Confederation for Physical Therapy was created on this date 70 years ago. Going back in time, the first documented account of physical therapy comes from Hippocrates, the old master of medicine. Hippocrates originated the concept of manual manipulation for pain

News; birthdays/events; what kind of deals would it take for you to start eating out again?; word of the day. News; game: Michael Keaton birthday trivia; when things are "non-refundable" does it make you less likely to do it?; if you live near a college campus (with a football team)...do you plan to tailgate even if you don't go to the game? News; game: "love" in the title of songs; last minute seats used to be cheap...but not for the NFL!!! have you ever used cheap ticketing sites?; most people don't pay attention to the warning boxes on TV shows/movies...do you? News; game: the ampersand game; how far would you go to find lost jewelry?; goodbye/fun facts....World Samosa Day. Samosas are a fried pyramid-shaped dish filled with onions, potatoes, cheese, peas, beef, lamb, or any of a myriad of other fillings options. They are generally eaten as appetizers...and extremely popular in India, Egypt, South Africa, and the Middle East. Dessert samosas could also be on the menu too with sweet fillings such as cinnamo

News; birthdays/events; kids' school lunch menus are quite different now! what was your favorite (or least favorite school lunch?); word of the day. News; who would you like to play the Superbowl halftime?; game: who hoo songs; is there a TV show that reflects your job? would you like there to be? News; would you ask A.I. to judge you/tell you how others see you?; game: songs with 'you' in the title; do you make decisions based on logic or prayer? News; people really want to fit in...what lenghts will you go to fit in?; game: just over $1,200 pyramid; goodbye/fun facts....National Eat an Extra Dessert Day! For many, dessert is a much-anticipated highlight and a meal without some kind of mouthwatering finale seems incomplete. Of course, exercising, eating right and practicing meditation are all ways to engage in a healthier lifestyle that can make people happier. But life can get a little bit hectic and stressful....so go ahead and get that second scoop of ice cream, add another cookie to the stack, or grab a

News; birthdays/events; should American companies offer "unhappy leave"?; word of the day. News; game: song titles with the word "I"; if you get an hour for lunch...how long do you actually get to "eat" lunch?; most commony confused words. News; game: outburst; CEO shares 3 phrases to avoid saying in a job interview; Real Simple magazine list of the best times of day to do things. News; game: I should have known that; would you still go to a concert or a trip with someone you broke up with? (Ed Sheeran concert story); goodbye/fun facts....U.S. bowling league day...which celebrates the spirit of competition and teamwork found in bowling leagues across the nation. Bowling was primarily an outdoor sport until around 1840. The game was called ninepins and was popular with gamblers. To snuff out the gambling, the state of Connecticut banned the game in 1841. As a result, indoor lane owners added one pin to their alleys to circumvent the law. The next evolution of the game happened when the automatic pinsetter revo

News; birthdays/events; how long we're ok waiting for things (like coffee or a table at restaurant); word of the day. News; Real magazine list of habits to pick up this fall; game: 3 word challenge; what's your occupational hazard? News; are there certain food/drinks you only eat in the fall?; game: drum intro songs; Upworthy list of things Americans don't realize are an "American thing". News; items that are extra expensive at the grocery store; game: baby baby song name game; goodbye/fun facts....world coconut day. Coconuts are a food that humans have found sustenance in for at least 2,000 years. The name coconut translates to “walnut from India". Coconuts are one of nature’s most versatile products, the coconut plant (and its various parts) can be used for food and drink, cosmetic preparations, and decorating. Over a quarter of people surveyed use coconut oil in their hair, which is actually more than the 22% who use it to cook! and Only 11% of people surveyed indicated that they don't like coconuts!

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