News; birthdays/events; babysitter dilemma; word of the day.

News; game: song lyrics quiz; Tiffy Taffy list of things we believed as a society in 1970; something your kids said that made you feel old.

News; game: Saturday morning TVtrivia; most and least glamorous jobs; reasons why we lose interest in things as we get older (have you seen the price of parking!)

News; game: getting to know you; items we don't really buy anymore; goodbye/fun facts....national merry go round day...whether you call the merry go rounds or carousels...you'll find them at fairs, carnivals, and amusement parks. One of the first conceptual designs for a carousel was in 500 A.D. in the Byzantine Empire, which depicts baskets, carrying riders, suspended from a central pole. This was an activity that needed excellent horsemanship and skill. In fact, the word carousel comes from the word ‘garosello,’ which is Italian, and the word ‘carosella,’ which is Spanish. It means ‘little battle.’ It was only in the 17th century that carousels became entertainment....However, it was not until the 1840s when Franz Wiesenoffer created the first merry-go-round in the United States in Hessville, Ohio. Unfortunately he did not patent the design and so he’s not officially credited as the creator. And for some reason: Merry-go-rounds tend to turn in a clockwise direction in Europe, and counter-clockwise in North America.

News; birthdays/events; AIi pics are everywhere...selfies, headshots, family/vacation pics...do you like them? can you tell a difference?; word of the day 600!

News; what would you tell your teenage self...are these the same things you would tell to your teenage child?; game: who wants to be a fake millionaire part 1; game: who wants to be a fake millionaire part 2.

News; if you looked like someone famous...would you ever enter a 'look-a-like" contest?;
game: Airplane (the movie) trivia, states with the most aggressive drivers.

News; 10,000 adults in a survey said these "little" things make them happy; second adolescence; goodbye/fun facts....national drive thru day...celebrates the fact we can pick up and eat a meal without having to leave the comfort of our car! Whether its picking up food or coffee, dropping off the mail, a prescription or the dry cleaning, pulling up to a window is eminently easier than even finding a parking spot. But the whole drive thru concept started at a bank...in 1928, the City Center Bank in Syracuse, New York and 20 years later when fast food restaurants began...that industry said...oh, watch this! Today there are over 211,000 drive thrus in America! Many people think the drive-thru is faster...however it will depend on the type of service, time of day, and where you are located. For example, a long line in the drive-thru may mean no waiting inside.

News; birthdays/events; game: Cheers TV show trivia; word of the day.

News; game: guitar song intros; funny work screw up stories; have you ever tossed something instead of cleaning it because you didn't want to deal with it?

News; game: speakout; ways to save on school supplies; when it comes to purchasing expensive tech gadgets...how do you choose? do Youtube videos help? (Ashley's coffee maker SFA).

News; is it ok to break up with someone when they're having a bad day already?; most dangerous foods to eat in the car/while driving; goodbye/fun facts....National Sprinkle Day...the colorful flecks of sugar we all know and love. It is a well-accepted fact that no matter the hardships, sprinkles make everyone’s day just a little better. Sprinkles are used for many things across the world, the most common of which probably is topping ice cream but of course on donuts, cake, or cupcakes! Sprinkles can be dated back to, at least, the 18th century when they were referred to as Nonpareils. The idea of the modern sprinkles dates back to 1913 when Dutch confectionaire, Erven H. de Jong created something by the name of ‘hagelslag' which were intended to be used as a topping for bread and butter, of all things. These tiny confections made their way to America, where they were warmly embraced and given the playful name “jimmies".

News; birthdays/events; how comfortable are you leaving your windows cracked open?; word of the day.

News; does swimming count as a shower?; game: 70's TV show theme songs; America's favorite pies.

News; when grown ups act like fools (fire department story); game: saxophone songs; have you tried to talk someone out of doing something and then they come back to you for comfort when your prediction was correct....are you sympathetic?

News; Gen Z etiquette rules; game: everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....mango day...The yellow fruit is world-famous for its sweet and juicy flavors. It's primarily a summer fruit, and it comes in all shapes and sizes, and with each variety, there’s a different way to enjoy the taste. Many people in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh eat the fruit whole, without cutting it up. Mangoes are extremely versatile. They go well in sweet dishes as well as savory ones. You can crush them up to make ice popsicles or mango puree, or you can cut them into cubes to have in your leafy salads and they are super nutritious! One mango contains almost two and a half times more vitamin C than an orange and they are also high in vitamins A, B-6 and K, antioxidants, potassium and dietary fiber.

News; birthdays/events; what did you want to do (job/career, etc) but decided against it for a stupid reason?; word of the day.

News; do you pay attention to food and/or product recalls?; how young is too young to vote? to drink? to gamble?; word pronunciations we look up the most on google.

News; game: quiz; game: feud; we talked last week about being polite...but here's some guidelines from "The Guild of Professional English Butlers".

News; when was the last time you bought yourself flowers? experts say you should do it often!!; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Lamington Day...a lamington is a sweet snack from Australia that is cake-based and generally eaten for morning tea, afternoon tea, or high tea. Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland, Australia from 1896 to 1901 receives credit for creating the lamington....kind of by accident. His story goes that he was having his favorite yellow sponge cake served for his guests when the maid-servant accidentally dropped the cake into melted chocolate. He recommended the kitchen staff roll the squares in coconut shavings to make them less messy for guests to eat with their tea. It has become Australia’s most famous culinary icon. Today, many Aussies and New Zealanders enjoy this iconic delicacy with strawberry jam or lemone curd in the center and a dollop of whipped cream on top.

News; birthdays/events; most iconic album covers of all time; word of the day.

News; how to be polite 101; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2.

News; should we charge people and/or fine people based on their income?; Ranker.com list of things that make you a 'terrible person'; most memorable product logos.

News; game: Foolish Frankie product songs; parents face almost 2,000 decisions to make in a baby's 1st year of life...which ones are the toughest?; goodbye/fun facts....National Sour Candy Day! adults and children alike enjoy these lip-puckering, eye-watering flavors. All throughout history, people have enjoyed sour fruits and foods, but sour candy is a relatively new phenomenon...originally candy manufacturers relied on acidic ingredients — most commonly, vinegar — to convert cane sugar to glucose, creating a sweet-tart combination. Candy makers would wait for special events or holidays like halloween to experiment with flavors not normally sold to the public, and the sour candy market officially took off. For example, Ferrara Pan Candy Company introduced a sour candy called the Atomic Fireball right around the time of the U.S. military’s first detonation of the hydrogen bomb. This candy — filled with capsaicin and cinnamaldehyde — would end up leaving the mouth numb. One of the characteristics of sour candy is its ability to make anyone and everyone pucker their lips because of the taste....from lemonheads to sour patch kids...to Sour Skittles. In fact sour candy can be used to relieve blocked salivary glands — although it should be eaten in moderation.

News; birthdays/events; if your kids are over 18 and still live at home...when would you start charging them for rent? (or would you??); word of the day.

News; unusual life events people celebrate (some cultures have parades for the dead); game: Disneyland grand opening trivia; when you're on vacation, should you (or do you) stick to your diet? what if your travelling partner isn't?

News; on average we break 32 laws a year without realizing...(besides speeding) what makes the list?; game: General trivia; a man in Arizona was fined by his HOA for trying to help people!! (Ashley actually got a warning from her HOA for a similar act).

News; what's your biggest beef with your car's design?; game: I should have known that;
Fun Facts: national peach ice cream day...Ice cream has become a dessert that has its own fan base. From times of happiness to times of sadness, ice creams of different flavors play a great role in uplifting the mood. While Georgia may be the first state to come to mind when we think of peaches, California actually leads the nation in production. The creation of peach ice cream also has an intriguing story behind it. It all started when Auguste Escoffier, a French chef created a new dessert for a dinner party. The sweet dish was a fascinating ice sculpture of a swan that was resting on vanilla ice cream and was topped with peaches and sugar. In 1900, the chef created a new version of the dessert containing peaches with raspberry puree. It is this fusion of flavors and ingredients that later led to the creation of peach ice cream.

News; birthdays/events; should we start scanning/digitally saving everything we can find for historical purposes?; word of the day.

News; game: Will Ferrell birthday trivia; do you frequent shops/restaurants that offer "rewards points"...do you sign up for everything?; things that will be obsolete in 10 years/things that changed quietly.

News; game: movie studio logo audio part 2; harsh truths that will make you a better person; July/August peak season for stolen cars!

News; game: minute mysteries; how often should Amazon do 'prime days'?; goodbye/fun facts....National Corn Fritters Day...the crispy, flavorful bites of corn and batter and if you make them with fresh corn the celebration will be even better! Corn is the number one crop grown in the United States--we produce more corn than any country in the world. Fritters are super versitile!! You can make them meat, fruit, vegetables, seafood, you name it...just mix it with batter and fry it up! If you like things spicy you can kick up the spice level by mixing scallions, shallots, jalapenos and garlic into the batter! Summer is peak corn season so enjoy while the gettin' is good!! When there's a bumper crop of sweet corn, be sure to freeze some for a taste of Summer during the Winter. These corn fritters will brighten up a gloomy, cold day.