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News; birthdays/events; what word(s) do you always have trouble spelling? (list); word of the day. News; when is the best time to see a movie?; game: I should have known that yes or no?; if you were paid $10,000 to watch a movie 100 times what would it be?...what if you could pick a movie for someone else to see 100 times? News; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; experts reveal what our favorite seasons say about us; how long could you survive in the wilderness?; goodbye/fun facts....National Paper Airplane Day. The practice of constructing paper planes is sometimes referred to as aerogami, after origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. Crafting paper planes is said to have originated out of ancient China, but the art is said to have been perfected out of Japan. In the late 1400's/early 1500's Leonardo Da Vinci sketches gliders, often specifying parchment and lightweight materials. By the early 1900's Wilbur and Orville Wright conduct extensive experiments with small paper and cardboard models, refining wing shapes and control systems that would lead to their successful powered flights at Kitty Hawk in 1903. In 2007 The inaugural Red Bull Paper Wings competition brings together students from dozens of countries to compete in distance, airtime, and aerobatics, formalizing paper airplane flying as an international sport.

News; birthdays/events; are you team gas or team charcoal?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; 7 months til Christmas...anything you plan to start doing now to make life easier later? News; if you had the money to spend at a celebrity auction: which celebrity would you want to 'win' lunch with?; Money magazine's list of favorite inexpensive summer activities; a new study says if you to do these things your days will be positive...but there is one thing that can it really challenging. News; 2026 list of best beaches; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Bath Bomb Day is a day to celebrate self-care and relaxation with the use of bath bombs which were created by Mo Constantine, one of the co-founders of Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetic. She always wanted to indulge in luxurious baths, but her skin was sensitive and easily irritated when she tried conventional bubble bath products...so in 1989, she went into her garden shed and blended baking soda and citric acid for a fizzy effect. She then got creative with colors, essential oils, and add-ins like flower petals and sea salt. The first bath bomb was born right then and there! You can make your own with just a few simple ingredients and you can modify them to include any essential oil you love!

News; birthdays/events; what are the odds? funny story; word of the day. News; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; how do you pass the time when you're stuck somewhere like an airport of a waiting room and you can't leave?; would you dress up to get free food at your favorite drive thru for a year? News; game: complete the Bernie Taupin/Elton John song; first graders give advice to high school grads going off to college...super cute!!; 2026 list of America's favorite burger toppers. News; game: cartoon show theme songs; things that would have been considered disrespectful 20 years ago; goodbye/fun facts....Sherlock Holmes is a world-renowned detective and the most portrayed character in film history and the annual celebration, marks the birthday of its creator--Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who based the character of Sherlock on an Edinburgh university professor, Dr. Joseph Bell. In simple terms, Sherlock Holmes is a detective who uses the power of acute observation and deduction to solve crimes. But Conan Doyle's outstanding writing and deep knowledge of the genre made the stories an instant hit. Conan Doyle started writing as a deflection from his failed career as an ophthalmologist and had he not taken the risk of quitting his medical practice to give his hobby a chance, the world would have never known about Holmes. Those who haven't visited 221b Baker Street in London are in for a real treat! The official museum is fun to see with relics of various kinds.

News; birthdays/events; our surroundings impact our focus (Ashley always had a hard time studying in the library...it was too quiet); word of the day. News; game: what year was it?; a petty argument between friends...what would you have done?; when does Summer start for you? News; game: 5 second rule; fun car games for road trips; ice cream cone, popsicle/shaved ice, ice cream sandwich. News; game: mindtrap; parents are turning to A.I. to help them navigate these daily challenges; goodbye/fun facts....International Tea Day--You might be surprised to know that tea is the most loved beverage worldwide. Every second, people consume 25,000 cups of tea, meaning more than two billion cups of tea are consumed per day. According to legend, Emperor Shen Hung of China discovered tea when leaves from a tree blew into his pot of boiling water in 2737 BC. He loved the hot liquid and humanity has not looked back ever since. Besides drinking it for taste, there are quite a few health benefits of tea drinking like the reduced the risk of heart attack and stroke, boosting the immune system, help battle cancer, soothing the digestive system--Habitual tea drinkers are also less likely to die prematurely. There are actually some fascinating documentaries on the history of tea, like: Tea: The Drink That Changed The World and One Cup: a thousand stories.

News; birthdays/events; have you ever done something kind of dangerous just to say you did it? extreme sports? bungee jumping, swimming with sharks etc; word of the day. News; is there a televised sport that no matter how hard you try...you just can't get into it?; what do you think about "chair hogs"?; game: acoustic guitar song intros. News; is there another person/email/phone number tied to one of your 'rewards' accounts?; do you keep anything unusual to remind yourself how far you've come?; game: guess that celebrity voice. News; gently walk into the pool or cannonball?; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Pick Strawberries Day...strawberry picking time is usually between late April and throughout the summer, depending on what part of the United States you live. Knowing what "ripe" looks like is also half the fun. Strawberries do not continue to ripen much after they are picked, so selecting berries that are fully colored matters. A ripe berry is typically red all the way to the shoulders, with a glossy surface and a plump shape. Strawberries offer amazing nutritional value--at only 32 calories and containing 91% water, these red berries are full of antioxidants, vitamin C, folic acid, fiber, etc. As if these qualities weren't enough, the tasty fruit is also a cousin of the beautiful rose plant.

News; birthdays/events; do you know anyone (grown adult) who doesn't have a dl? why don't they have one?; word of the day. News; since very few of us can afford to travel for the summer...here are some budget friendly and fun things to do!; game: I should have known that yes or no?; when do you feel 'fully awake' in the morning? News; are we so negative that saying something nice seems out of the ordinary?; game: songs with 'doctor' in them; what kind of 'expos' have you been to? News; do you prefer to be the tourist or the host?; game: everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....Plant Something Day encourages people to take a few minutes to plant something around them. It could be a flower, a tree, or an indoor plant. There are more than 80,000 edible plant species. However, about 90% of the food we eat comes from only about 30 plants. This makes the human diet more limited than it has to be. You can share seeds with the people around you. Giving them seeds will encourage them to plant. Clinical and population studies have found that regular gardening reduces stress, anxiety, and depression and improves life satisfaction.

News; birthdays/events; listener John B story...what did you believe until you were an adult?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; weird TV shows you like to watch/fall asleep to. News; do you plog?; what do you think about this usage of A.I.?; things that warm you heart...Ashley saw something adorable over the weekend. News; what does your favorite ice cream flavor say about you?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Cheese Soufflé Day honors this French delight. The word 'soufflé' comes from the French word 'souffler,' which means 'to puff up' or 'to blow up.' A soufflé is basically a white sauce filled with egg yolk. Stiff egg whites are folded into the mixture. You can add whatever flavor you like at this point such as vegetables, cheese, chocolate, or fruits making it either sweet or savory. The tricky thing about soufflés is that, after a certain point, they will collapse due to the cool air outside the oven. So they need to be served and eaten as soon as they are taken out of the oven. Soufflés gained popularity in fine dining from the early to mid-1900s. According to the New York Public Library menu archives, soufflés made frequent appearances in menus at upscale venues like the Waldorf Astoria, The Biltmore, and Hotel Astor but today they are found on brunch menus everywhere!

News; birthdays/events; how often do you need something in less than 30 minutes; word of the day. News; game: Songs with the word "Don't" in the title; Mom.com list of skills your kid needs to become an awesome adult; how often do you stop halfway through a chore...which one(s)? News; game: WWTBAM; what award should you win at work? (even if it's just a made up award); if you found something worth a lot of money...would you keep it or sell it? News; game: general trivia; what "jerk" behavior should be fineable?; goodbye/fun facts....Straw Hat Day celebrates this timeless wardrobe staple. Both men and women wear it in a variety of styles...and the straw hat has stood the test of time, serving not only as a protection from the sun but a fashion statement. Straw hats have been around since the Middle Ages---late medieval illustrations from Europe show peasants and outdoor laborers wearing simple woven straw hats for sun protection in fields and vineyards. By the early nineteenth century, Luton had developed a major straw plaiting and hatmaking industry, supplying fashionable straw bonnets and hats across Britain and abroad. In the U.S., the Panama hat became popular due to President Theodore Roosevelt wearing it during his visit to the Panama Canal construction site. So if you don't have one...today is the day to get one!

News; birthdays/events; what trend do you wish would make a comeback?; word of the day. News; game: Star Wars trivia (George Lucas Birthday); most polite countries...do you travel to places where people are nice or because you want to see that particular city?; would you ever ask your neighbor to turn their music up LOUDER? News; game: Back to the Future movie trivia; do you know your monthly expenses?; how to cope with the hot temps...besides drinking water. News; game: 80's/90's trivia; things that seem illegal but are actually legal; goodbye/fun facts....The Stars and Stripes Forever Day is celebrated to honor the American march of the same name written and composed by John Philip Sousa. It became the National March of the United States in 1987...but it was actually composed on Christmas Day in 1896. It was composed while Sousa was on his way home from a vacation in Europe, with his wife when he got the news of his band manager, David Blakely's death. He later penned the notes on paper after he arrived back in the United States. You can listen to 'The Stars and Stripes' March in celebration of Stars and Stripes Day. There's a recorded version by Sousa's band available on YouTube. "

News; birthdays/events; can an improv technique help your mindset in life?; word of the day. News; we're all pinching pennies...but some luxuries are worth it; when you see a mistake in a movie...does it ruin the movie for you? (funny examples); game: 1 chord songs part 2. News; do you try to use the A.I. customer service option or do you only want to talk to a person?; secret/guilty pleasures that are pretty common; game: outburst. News; what's a 'running holiday/race-cation'?; game: 80's song lyrics; goodbye/fun facts....national apple pie day...it's considered an iconic symbol of American culture, but it did not originate in the United States. It's been around since the Middle Ages. A Dutch cookbook dated 1514 lists a recipe for Appeltaerten. The English also had their version of apple pie, which dates back to the time of Chaucer. The English version also suggests adding figs, raisins, and pears and the French caramelized their apples, an innovation which added a whole new dynamic to the flavor. Serving apple pie with a slice of sharp cheddar traces back to English traditions of pairing fruit desserts with salty or tangy dairy foods like cheese or custard,..so many Americans eat their apple pie that way...and many others choose the a la mode option.

News; birthdays/events; would you live in a mixed use space?; word of the day. News; game: Usual Suspects movie trivia; would you use A.I. to pick a sports team winner for you?; summer vacation travel tip reminders. News; game: ballpark anthems played backwards; awkward encounters; beneficial insects?...ewwwww. News; game: single chord songs; when singing our national anthem is it ok to act/dress silly?; goodbye/fun facts....national odometer day. An odometer is an instrument that indicates the distance traveled by a vehicle. It may be electronic, mechanical or a combination of both. The word odometer comes from the Greek words hodos meaning path or gateway and metron, meaning measure...traditionally a purely mechanical device, many versions appeared across history. Ancient Greece used specialists trained to measure footsteps and ancient Romans had their own versions too. Independent of these developments, odometers were also invented in the Han dynasty, in the form of a road carriage with a drum. As the story goes, each time the measurement of distance was met, a wooden figure would hit the drum. Experts consider this to be a highly advanced version of the odometer. Today, US law requires vehicle mechanics to keep records of your odometer every time you service your vehicle.

News; birthdays/events; teaching coping skills to children include a "calm down corner"...as an adult what would be in your "calm down corner"?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; weird things most of us do but no one talks about. News; losing sense of taste and smell can be caused by many things...but this Willy Wonka gum might be the solution; Ashley got to sit in the Batmobile and the Back to the Future Delorean; if your kids want a dog or cat...this might be a unique solution. News; world video game Hall of Fame inductees; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Twillight Zone day...The 1950s had seen an explosion in science-fiction-themed television and radio shows. But perhaps none has had a greater impact on popular culture than "The Twilight Zone," which debuted in 1959. The series was created by a young writer named Rod Serling. It delved into several different genres, including science fiction, comedy, drama, and horror. Serling would often lean on his personal experiences in boxing, the military, and as an airplane pilot, as story ideas for the show. He also served as the narrator in each episode, acting as an almost omnipresent figure that was witnessing the events of the "Twilight Zone." Not sure why it's celebrated on this day because the first episode aired in October and Rod's birthday was in December...but if you'd like to watch the show...full episodes are available on you tube.

News; birthdays/events; have you ever told a totally made up story about yourself to see if people will believe it? (funny story); word of the day. News best, worst, or even weird field trips you ever went on?; there are over 2,600 billionaires in the world...unimaginable amount of money...what would you do with it if you had it?; which incident during your childhood taught you the most about life? News; if you could be invisible what mildly inconvenient things would you do to people? (list); game: mind the gap; game: mind the gap 2. News; game: songs with age in the title; what's a really great word that you like to throw into conversation whenever you get a chance?; goodbye/fun facts....National Give Someone a Cupcake Day where people give either bakery-bought or homemade cupcakes to their coworkers, colleagues, teachers, bosses, or anyone they care about. The tradition of cupcakes dates back to the late 18th century. In 1796, Amelia Simmons included a recipe for small cakes baked in cups in her cookbook, "American Cookery." The baking of cakes in cups — due to the lack of what today we call muffin tins — was what originated the name of the treat. But they were just cakes...until the 1920's when cupcake decorating involves chocolate or vanilla frosting...total game changer!

News; birthdays/events; funny random Mother's Day thoughts (from the internet); word of the day. News; would you like to be a mascot?!?!; game: password; if you're not a hugger...how do you handle those that come in for a hug? News; would you rather work with someone who is good at their job but not likeable or someone who is super likeable but messes up a bit?; game: movie password; how life would be different if kids made the rules (what rules would you have made as a kid?) News; 30% of pet owners either currently do this or are planning on doing this...would you ever?; game: everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....National Packaging Day recognizes the craft of package designs and the design professionals who create them. It encourages people to appreciate the artistry of package design which has become a very important factor in modern-day marketing. Until the late 1800s, packaging containers were expensive. They were mostly reserved for luxury goods, such as jewelry or premium foods..The rise of dual-use packaging in the late 19th century provides some of the earliest examples of branded consumer packaging which many companies currently use today....and BTW: Half of all packaging can be recycled to reduce the amount of packaging waste and the cost of producing new packaging.

News; birthdays/events; could the 'Green Bay model' save American business?; word of the day. News; game: I should have known that; if you have a tough household task to tackle why should you ask a lazy person for help with it?; because of your job...what odd things do you tend to notice? News; game: name the guitar riff; no shirt, no shoes, no service...what if it's a 'naked shoe'?; what's a 'death cafe'? News game: 80's song lyrics; do you think blatantly lying on your resume could get you an interview?; goodbye/fun facts....Great American Grump Out. What sounds like a day to be grumpy, is quite the opposite. By kicking the grumpy mood out the window you get to spend a day full of happy vibes. Are you out of your favorite breakfast cereal? Try something new! Standing in a long line? Strike up a conversation with the person next to you, you could make a friend. Find the silver linings today because there always is one. Stress is the leading cause of health problems in America. It leads to cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, cancer, and many other physical and mental ailments...most of the things in our lives can be stressful so if you fret about every little thing you're doing yourself a great disservice. So get that grump out of you today.

News; birthdays/events; how many times (if any) will you call a business to complain about their service before you'll stop going?; word of the day. News; what are your favorite cartoons, favorite artists?; new way to listen to a book; game: Cinco de Mayo word ladder. News; how many forgotten clothes do you have?; our phone habits (list...do you do these things); game: outburst. News; when technology becomes more affordable it can also become more dangerous'; game: 70's guitar licks; goodbye/fun facts....National Cartoonist Day is held in remembrance of the first comic strip featured in a newspaper -- It also honors all cartoonists, past and present, and their amazing creations. You've probably heard of: Charles Schulz, Walt Disney, Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Gary Larson, Jim Davis, and Matt Groening...but we may have never of them if it weren't for Richard Outcault....on May 5, 1895, the Sunday morning paper held a little surprise for its readers. Readers of the New York World discovered a single-strip, full-color drawing of a big-eared, barefoot little boy with a mischievous grin created by Outcault, this comic strip (called "Hogan's Alley," and later, "The Yellow Kid") became the very first commercially successful cartoon. Then in 1905 Cartoonist Winsor McCay creates "Little Nemo in Slumberland" for the New York Herald; it has a story that continues each week, which is unusual for this time.

News; birthdays/events; how do you split the bill when eating out?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; what do moms really want for Mother's Day? News; what was your favorite kids book..do you still have it?; almost halfway through the year...what one word would you use to represent this year so far?; Ranker.com TV moms...which TV mom was your favorite? News; a Tennessee man chopped a car in half to make the thinnest car that is street legal; game: calendar trivia goodbye/fun facts....Melanoma Monday --to raise awareness about skin cancer in hopes of reducing melanoma diagnosis--which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. 98,000 people will receive a new diagnosis for melanoma. Unfortunately, around 8,000 people are expected to die from the disease. Get an annual body check at the dermatologist. wear sunscreen throughout the day, even on cloudy days--lack of sun does not mean lack of UV rays. Wear a broad-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and pants when planning to be in the sun for an extended period of time. Finding shade under trees, umbrellas, and awnings provides excellent sun protection on warm sunny days and avoid tanning beds.

News; birthdays/events; in the quest to be live in a more non-digital world, 1 rock band is going "old school"; word of the day. News; what was your favorite/happiest childhood memory of your family vacation?; game: Batman trivia; is one of your 5 senses supercharged? (story about a blind man that can tell vehicles by their touch) News; when you yawn...is it quiet?; game: love songs; do you have a favorite planet? News; funny story of the day; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Mother Goose Day--History.com says: according to local legend, it was the widowed Isaac Goose's second wife, Elizabeth Foster Goose, who entertained her numerous grandchildren and other youngsters with songs and rhymes that were purportedly published by her son-in-law in 1719. Fairy tales and nursery rhymes endlessly entertained us as kids whilst providing us with important life lessons. Some national favorites are: Humpty Dumpty, 3 Little Pigs, Pinnochio...just to name a few. Charles Perrault, a French author, is thought to have been the first writer to establish fairy tales as a separate genre in 1695. Fast-forward a little further into the future, the Grimm fairy tales, which were published during the 19th century, have now become quite famous worldwide. Many famous authors of the modern age, like C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, credit fairy tales and nursery rhymes with influencing their thinking and work. In fact, Charles Dickens said that fairy tales kept him ever young!

News; birthdays/events; would very specific speed limits make a difference in how you drive?; word of the day. News; game: name these instrumental songs; what is trip advisors top tourist attraction for 2026?; have you ever set a weird goal for yourself? a guy in London did...and it took him 6 years to complete it! News; game: guess these celebrity voices; how many missing cups, plates, bowls etc will you tolerate until you break down and replace the set; most viewed Youtube videos of all time. News; game: general trivia; list of what people won't buy a 'cheap' version of; goodbye/fun facts....National Bugs Bunny Day. It commemorates the date this happy-go-lucky bunny made his first appearance in 1938. Bugs Bunny's first appearance wasn't on TV or any cartoon channels, but as a short theater cartoon called "Porky's Hare Hunt." Many people don't actually credit that as his first appearance and the reason for this is he was then still called Happy Rabbit. It wasn't until July 27, 1940, that "A Wild Hare" officially introduced the character called Bugs Bunny to the world. The preliminary version of Bugs Bunny was created by Ben Hardaway, whereas the official version was created by Tex Avery. Post World War II, "Knighty Knight Bugs" (1958) won an Academy Award for the Best Cartoon Short Subject. It was the first Oscar for Bugs Bunny. You can binge-watch "Looney Tunes" throughout the day, eat carrots or greet everyone you see with "what's up, doc"?

News; birthdays/events; do you prefer a controlled playlist or random music? what about when you're out at stores/shopping?; word of the day. News; has the word 'sale' lost it's punch?; game: Seinfeld show trivia; etiquette experts say there is right way to break plans. News; your circadian rhythm influences your entire day...here's a breakdown; game: Brady Bunch trivia; May 1 is Friday...what's coming up for you/what are you looking forward to? News; food cravings don't just happen to pregnant women...what foods do you crave?; game: pyramid goodbye/fun facts....Shrimp scampi has different meanings around the world. In the U.S. it's the common name for shrimp which americans serve as an italian dish made in garlic butter, dry white wine, sometimes lemon juice and parmesan cheese usually over pasta. Foodies say shrimp scampi pairs well with white wine. Since the dish is light, a rich dessert of cheesecake or crème brûlée rounds out the meal. Scampi, as it turns out, is the name given to the Norway lobster--and british Scampi appears to be served as a form of fish-and-chips....so if you're not a shrimp lover, you can opt for other alternatives like scallops or lobster.