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News; birthdays/events; Superbowl ads; word of the day. News; doctors and chefs alike say these "diet/lifestyle changes" will keep us all healthy; game: quiz; game: feud. News; a $10,000 basketball 'miss' on a technicality; how does your tummy feel after eating all that Superbowl food?; why would someone steal a cop's lunch right of the police station?!?! (funny story) News; game: calendar trivia; America's all time favorite movie;goodbye/fun facts....National Umbrella Day...Dolly Parton once said that if you want the rainbow, you’ve got to put up with the rain. Although she never said how to put up with the rain, for generations, the method-of-choice has been the umbrella.From the scrawlings of ancient Rome, to China, and to Greece, umbrellas can be spotted in the artwork of many early civilizations. It's one of the many examples of a tool that was re-invented multiple times, in multiple places, as the need for it was so universal. in 1830 One of the earliest umbrella shops opens at New Oxford Street in Lond

News; birthdays/events; game: mini Beatles quiz; word of the day. News; how bad does service have to be for you to call in and complain?; game: guitar solo game; NFL requirements of the Superbowl host cities. News; what's the perfect number of people at a Superbowl party?; game: I should have known that; do you like subtitles?  70% of younger viewers LOVE them! News; babyface got "better dealed" at the grammys;  does it bother you when your "settings" get messed with?; goodbye/fun facts....National Wear Red Day, is always on the first Friday in February...the an annual campaign to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Women shoulder more responsibility now in and outside the home than ever before...Heart disease and stroke kill one in three women. 50% – The percentage of women who die within five years of having a heart attack. symptoms for both men and women include chest pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, nausea and/or stomach pain, and light headedness..but more women report things

News; birthdays/events; should playgrounds go back to metal slides and dangerous merry go rounds?; word of the day. News; America's "perfect day"...when are we supposed to work??; candystore.com best Valentine's day candy (state by state); game: guess the actor. News; chicken egg alternatives; weirdest piece of clothing you own (Ashley has a fascinator); game: slogan game. News; game: what year was it?; what "kid food" do you  still eat? (internet list); goodbye/fun facts....Frozen yogurt sales are increasing every year as people want a healthier alternative to ice cream. regular yogurt was first invented over 4,000 years ago in the Middle East and India and then slowly made its way across the world over the centuries...but frozen yogurt was developed by H.P Hood in 1970 in the United States. It was created as a soft-serve treat called Frogurt. Not long afterward, Humphreys and Dannon released their own versions of frozen yogurt. Its popularity grew in the 80s, mostly due to frozen yogurts "health food" statu

News; birthdays/events; do you tell people if they are about to have a wardrobe malfunction (Beyonce at the Grammys); word of the day. News; game: Christopher Guest-This is Spinal Tap Trivia; thumb personality test; sfa Ashley held up the line at CVS drug store. News; game: outburst; do you ever stop going to your parents for advice? do you go to your mom or dad more?; have you ever ordered super personalized items (M&M's etc). News; game:  80's/90's trivia; doing things by yourself for "me time"; goodbye/fun facts....Western Monarch Day was established to celebrate the Monarch butterfly’s epic, almost-3000-mile-long return back to California from all over the western U.S., as a part of their seasonal migration. The Western monarch butterfly is a magnificent sight to behold — with their rich hues of red, orange, yellow, and gold, they gracefully fly across landscapes to perform their pollination duties. Originating in the American Tropics, this species gradually spread as its primary food source — the mil

News; birthdays/events; non urgent reasons people have called 911; word of the day. News; Buzzfeed's restaurant hacks to save a buck or two; game: slogan game; Superbowl moments that changed the game forever. News; 5% of people think they are overpaid for their job...if you ever found yourself in that category...what would you do?; game: finish the lyrics; 3 Valentine's first dates that went horribly wrong. News; things we should do by the age of 30; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Homemade Soup Day. In every cuisine, soup provides a rich basis of flavor and history. Soup dates back as far as about 20,000 B.C. to before the time humans used modern cooking equipment or techniques. Boiling was a common practice in terms of how food was prepared and served. After the discovery of waterproof containers made out of clay, boiling became even more common and humans started cooking plants and animals....European countries were majorly responsible for its origination and growth. in 1772 A cookbook c

News; birthdays/events; what's the perfect time to wake up? (without the alarm); word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; when a co-worker is in a bad mood...do you try to cheer them up or just leave them be? News; Burger King in Ecuador is using these instead of hamburger buns...yay or nay?; has renaming things gotten out of control?; calming morning rituals. News; game: calendar trivia; do we believe in Sasquatch and Loch Ness monster to scare ourselves?; goodbye/fun facts....National Carrot Cake Day.  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...so carrots were used as a substitute. The earliest known recipe for carrot cake can be found in a French cookbook published in 1827. Carrot cake is very similar to a quick bread in its preparation. Quick breads mix the wet and dry ingredients separately before combining,The old adage is true: Eating carrots can improve your vision.

News; birthdays/events; do you have any 'non-souvenir' souvenirs?; word of the day. News; if you're tired of being cold and having dry skin...here's something to look forward to; game: song countoffs;  funny dog behaviors. News; best and worst Doritos flavors...did you know they have 15 flavors???; game: backwards song game; a grocery store in the U.K. is putting a pub in the middle of the store. News; quite a few Superbowl commercials have been released online...does that take some of the excitement out of game day?; game: getting to know you; goodbye/fun facts....national fun at work day...Fight the workday doldrums during National Fun At Work Day on the last Friday in January! From parties, potlucks, goodies, games, awards, and more, there’s no wrong way to celebrate National Fun at Work Day. when employees are happy, organizations thrive. Specifically, happy employees are more productive, successful, and loyal than unhappy employees...not to mention less stressed and they take fewer sick days. Get to know

News; birthdays/events; the average American is getting $1,700 in tax refund...how will they spend it?; word of the day. News; game: 5 second rule; some stores (like Starbucks) are installing panic buttons (like banks) for unruly customers; should we be embarassed that America is known for these things? (list). News; game: general trivia; lady in Australia says she found the best way to get 'free' groceries; should Superbowl move to Saturday or should Monday after SB be a "holiday"?  News; are you named after anyone? (we recently met a Dj Tigerblood); milestone birthdays can be big huge celebrations...but is there a milestone b-day that bothered you/freaked you out?; goodbye/fun facts....national yodeling day.

News; birthdays/events; cute questions kids ask; word of the day. News; game: Austin Powers trivia; workplace vs jerkplace...workplace behaviors that make us mad; actors with bad accents...Ashley just noticed one. News; game: Mind the Gap 1; game: Mind the Gap pt. 2; babycenter list of girls/boys names that are declining. News; do you find yourself walking faster to get where you're going or do you stroll leisurely?; fun Valentine's day gift ideas (Buzzfeed); goodbye/fun facts....Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is a 15-day festival that is celebrated annually depending on the sighting of the new moon. it can occur anywhere between January 21 and February 20. The occasion is also known as the Spring Festival, and an animal is associated with each New Year. The animals rotate and repeat according to a fixed cycle. It's celebrated worldwide in regions and countries with significant Chinese populations, like Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, North America, and Europe. 2025 is the year of the snake...the wood s

News; birthdays/events; who is the "favorite child" in your family?  you or one of your siblings?; word of the day. News; do you try to get your taxes filed asap (like this week)...or are you an April 15th at midnight person?; game: Hee-Haw quiz; funny ways people subtly mess with family and co-workers. News; even though you can pick your seat at most movies...would you still like to know exactly when the movie starts?; game: who wants to be a fake millionaire; who would you like to see perform at the super bowl? News; when you get takeout...do you put it on your nice dinner plates or does that defeat the purpose of "easy peasy" dinner?; game: slogan game; goodbye/fun facts....National Kazoo Day recognizes nearly 200 years of kazoo music in the United States. it all started in 1840 when a man named Alabama Vest from Macon, Georgia, invents it. in 1852 audiences get their first glimpse of a kazoo at the Georgia State Fair and people loved it! In 1915, Michael McIntyre partnered with Harry Richardson, and they

News; birthdays/events; do you have a "junk drawer" at work too?; word of the day. News; game: calendar trivia; strangest place to have a TV; best cities to visit in 2025 according to Timeout. News; do you sedate your kids when you travel?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; when was the last time you actually saw/used a phone book?; Buzzfeed: list of tech items that even gen z would like to see come back; goodbye/fun facts....Thomas Crapper Day is celebrated every year on January 27, the death anniversary of the famous English businessman and plumber. While Thomas Crapper was not the inventor of the toilet (a common misconception), he did perfect and promote it. Since the beginning of human existence, there has been human waste. For many years, and even today in certain developing countries, humans had no proper sanitation...which is unhygienic and dangerous as it leads to many diseases. Very early on, people recognized the need for proper sanitation. Around fourth century B.C., sewers and toilets were invented i

News; birthdays/events; household products that really work (besides the scrub daddy that Ashley loves and Brad doesn't); word of the day. News; Superbowl by the numbers; what's your "get ready" time? from alarm to out the door?; game: government acronyms. News; 82% of Americans are already planning a summer roadtrip...in January!; do you feel pressured to support your co-workers kids when they are selling fundraising items for their school (funny story); game: 90's songs. News; room service prices; game: 3 word movie titles; goodbye/fun facts....Belly Laugh Day...is a day to chuckle, laugh, and celebrate the good things in life. celebrate the day in a way that will make you stomach hurt...in a good way. Laughter has been a topic of interest for most philosophers and thinkers throughout history.  In the 20th century, Henri Louis Bergson, a French philosopher, published his work, “Laughter: An essay on the Meaning of the Comic.” which talked about “The Therapeutic Value of Laughter in Medicine”. He believed th

News; birthdays/events; will you say something if someone cuts a line?; word of the day. News; women are crabbier than men in the winter...but doing these things can help!; game: can you name that celebrity narrator?; cute Valentine's day gift ideas for kids (that aren't candy!) News; do you start your day with gratitude?.. when was the last time you set "an intention" for the day?; what's the best benefit of your current job?; what's america's favorite soup? News; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; when you ask someone "how are you?"  do you really care?; goodbye/fun facts....National Handwriting Day is observed on January 23, the birthday of John Hancock — the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence....and it's not just cursive that seems to be going away...but regular handwriting has given way to world full of digital devices and voice-to-text apps, but...handwriting is an important skill that can help sharpen your brain, slow the frenetic pace of your thoughts, and improve your memory. H

News; birthdays/events; would you care if your employer tracked your attendance?; word of the day. News; would you go to an outdoor NFL/professional sporting event if it's cold?;  how to tell if you're a hoarder; burnout red flags. News; hidden features of common products; game: backwards song game; what Americans would do to avoid dealing with their finances. News; game: mind the gap; most bizarre sleep walking incidents; goodbye/fun facts....national hot sauce day (also on nov 5th)...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.  Some of the most commonly used peppers are jalapeños, reapers, Thai chilies, cayenne peppers, serranos, and ghost peppers. The hottest pepper in the world is often considered to be the Carolina Reaper, with a Scoville rating of 2,000

News; birthdays/events; chore music...what's your favorite?; word of the day. News; do people really look like their dogs?; game: one liners in honor on the day; if we don't read our emails in the first 24 hours...99% chance we never will. News; wouldn't it be nice if your phone could help you do laundry? (now maybe it can); game: movies trivia; how often do you drink tap water? News; how to speed things up in the drive thru; game: just over $1200 pyramid; goodbye/fun facts....not only is today national hugging day...it's also: National Hug Your Puppy Day. These wonderful furry friends deserve all the love and affection we can give them. hugging releases a hormone called ‘oxytocin’, more informally known as “the cuddle hormone” in both the pups and humans. in 1493 Columbus and his crew bring 20 greyhounds and mastiffs on their voyage to the Americas....by 1750 Professionals from a Paris hospital begin training dogs to become guide dogs and help visually impaired humans. but humans have had a bond with dogs si

News; birthdays/events; what games would you put in an office game room?; word of the day. News; how do you feel about office small talk?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; Ashley got her bag searched because she set off the alarm at a store; when you find a new show to watch...do you prefer to "binge it"?; (funny) ways people had to teach technology to their parents and grandparents. News; calendar trivia; snacks that don't have a ton of sugar; goodbye/fun facts....National Buttercrunch Day recognizes the flavorful toffee candy that comes in several varieties. Buttercrunch is a combination of toffee, covered with chocolate. It has a crunchy texture and a caramel flavor. you probably know some the brands you can buy in the store like almond roca, heath, and skor bars. Making buttercrunch calls for a good candy thermometer and some cooking experience because sugar burns at 300°F + leave blisters and scars. but if you follow the recipe, it's quite simple to make.  and you can make it in large batches because it can

News (Rachel); birthdays/events; what food packaging drives you nuts?; word of the day. News (Rachel); should boomers move out of their big homes so other generations can move in?; employees don't make as many mistakes when music is playing...so tell your boss to: "lock it in and rip the knob off"!!; game: movie password. News (Rachel); do you dress up at your house of worship...or just jeans and t-shirt for the service?; high paying/low stress jobs (influencer is NOT on the list); game: outburst. News (Rachel); game: everybody knows; how often do you sleep with socks on?; goodbye/fun facts....Popeye Day...Popeye made his debut appearance in a comic strip called “Thimble Theatre.” Elzie Crisler (E.C.) Segar created it on January 17, 1929. The comic was originally centered around Olive Oyl, but the popularity of Popeye changed that. By 1933, Popeye had his own cartoon series. “I Yam What I Yam” is the first cartoon with Popeye as the main character. The popularity of the comic increased steadily. Popeye made h

News; birthdays/events; parents let their kids jump on the bed at hotels but never at home...what else do you think is ok to do out but not at home?; word of the day. News; game: celebrity authors reading their own books; Buzzfeed list: funny ways people hurt themselves; modern technology some people just refuse to use (reddit list). News; game: slogans from a percussionist; any interest in hosting a Super Bowl party this year?; 55% of Americans say all holdiay decor should come down by this weekend. News; game: I should have known that; weird but calming sounds; goodbye/fun facts....if you've ever been shamed into feeling lazy because you don't want to do anything...then National Nothing Day is for you! “celebrated” since 1973, the trappings and pomp of the holiday literally add up to nothing. History is full of debates between philosophers and writers on the study of “nothing.” Because the question is, what is nothing? in 1992 a “Seinfeld” episode featuring Jerry and George pitching “a show about nothing” t

News; birthdays/events; a third of Americans don't when the tax deadline is; word of the day. News; game: a-i-a-i-okee; is there something you're constantly misplacing?; when do you finally stop wishing people "happy new year"? News; Buzzfeed list: traditions americans think will go away sooner than later; game: Jim Carrey trivia; have you ever tried to get someone's attention in another car? News; the average American only has 4 pairs of underwear...but 39% keep an extra pair with us...just in case; game: password; goodbye/fun facts....National Strawberry Ice Cream Day. It was more traditional to eat your ice cream with strawberries as a topping....however, this day celebrates strawberries in their ice cream. Strawberry ice cream is made by blending either strawberries or strawberry flavoring with eggs, cream, vanilla, and sugar. Food coloring is often used to give it the pink or light red hue. Ice cream remained a treat for the upper classes until a Swiss entrepreneur by the name of Carlo Gatti set up an ic

News; birthdays/events; 43% of Americans sing in the shower...do you?; word of the day. News; pricey purchases that are worth it (reddit list); if you get left something (other than money) in a will...do you think you would ever cause a fuss about it?; game: Foo Fighters trivia. News; "tacky" is subjective...but what have you seen recently that you thought was tacky?; game: pop songs/country crossovers; we have a "love/hate" relationship with techology...these things are the most irritating. News; tips from HR managers on landing a job in 2025; game: name the song by their bass line; goodbye/fun facts....National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day...if you don't want a bowl of soup on a cold winter day...how about a hot pastrami sandwich! Long considered an icon of the classic Jewish New York deli...it was first served in 1880 when a Lithuanian Immigrant named Sussman Volk began selling pastrami from his butcher shop on the Lower East Side... by 1887 due to the popularity of his sandwich, Volk converted his butcher sh