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News; birthdays/events; real professional competitions (grocery bagging)...what do you think you could win a competition on?; word of the day. News; things we should avoid carrying in our wallets; game: name this movie; could you go for 2 months with no daylight? News; when it comes to technology...are you a first adopter?; game: identify these songs one instrument at a time; are you cramming in all your good deeds before the end of the year? News; dealbreakers when it comes to pets...do you put your foot down with dogs in the bed?; game: mindtrap; goodbye/fun facts....flossing day...an important part of dental health. Before the beginning of written history, humans have used a wide variety of materials like dental floss. Based on anthropological evidence found in ancient humans, horsehair was used as one of the first types of dental floss. Toothpicks and chew sticks with sharpened points are also two of the tools early humans employed for interdental cleaning. In 1815, Dr. Levi Spear Parmly, a New Orleans dentist, created the earliest iteration of the modern dental floss. It was a thin, waxen silk thread that he encouraged his patients to clean between their teeth. This thread was readily available everywhere because it was used in tailoring. In 1898, Johnson & Johnson patented dental floss and began producing all types of waxed and unwaxed dental floss. Johnson & Johnson’s dental floss used the same silk material as surgical stitches. Dental floss has since evolved and now comes in different textures, materials, and flavors. but it can't work if you don't use it!

News; birthdays/events; budget friendly (but still good) gifts for people you're obligated to get a gift for; word of the day. News; game: just over $1,100 pyramid; movies critics hated but audiences loved; how many minutes a day do you wish you were somewhere else? News; game: outburst; Brad's all you can eat pizza story; would you rather take off every Wednesday or have a 3 day weekend every week? News; game: I should have known that; 10 at home skills we should all know; goodbye/fun facts....national gingerbread cookie day...Gingerbread has been around for centuries. The Ancient Greeks and Egyptians often used gingerbread for ceremonial purposes. gingerbread was a favorite food of an Armenian monk, Gregory of Nicopolis, brought gingerbread to Europe around 992 AD and taught French Christians to bake it. Gingerbread was often used in religious ceremonies and was baked to be sturdy as it was usually molded into images of saints. In England, gingerbread biscuits were sold around the 17th century in monasteries, pharmacies, and farmers’ markets. The German version of gingerbread cookies is known as Lebkuchen are often heart-shaped and decorated with names and messages of love written in icing. Gingerbread houses become a fixture in Europe with the introduction of the Hansel and Gretel story. Now gingerbread cookies are popular in many western countries and especially baked around the holiday season.

News; birthdays/events; would you rather have limited heat in the winter or go without the internet for a year?; word of the day. News; have you ever been on vacation and wanted to do a tourist attraction job?; game: synthesizer songs; how far do you go to accommodate thanksgiving menu for your guests? News; how long will you wait on hold? ashley had to wait 89 minutes the other day; game: what are these clapping songs; Brad's accident story. News; NYC has a super posh doggy day care; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national peanut butter fudge day...Fudge itself has been around since the 1880s. The widely held belief is that fudge was ‘invented’ when a European pastry chef’s preparation of a batch of caramel went awry, eliciting the exclamation of the euphemism, “Oh, fudge!” But, peanut butter fudge is a favorite flavor for many. There’s no denying our love affair with peanuts and peanut butter considering that over 75% of modern American households contain a jar or more of peanut butter. Peanuts have the most protein of any nut — seven grams per serving. the week before Thanksgiving is the perfect time to whip up a batch.

News; birthdays/events; what are you thankful for: frivilous edition?; word of the day. News; game: what are these "saxy" songs?; Nordpass says we still haven't gotten the message about changing our passwords; what's your thanksgiving pie personality? News; game: backwards songs; would you consult your s/o before you switched jobs?; what's the last dream you remember? News; game: movies trivia; a dad's rules before turning up the heat in the house (funny); goodbye/fun facts....national monopoly day...the classic board game where players buy, trade, and develop properties to win. Monopoly was originally based on a board game designed by Elizabeth Magie in 1902 called “The Landlord’s Game.” The idea behind the invention was to demonstrate that an economy that appreciates wealth creation is better than where monopolists have few restrictions. in 1935 Parker Brothers released the game, it had only two versions; regular and deluxe. In 1991, when Hasbro overtook Parker Brothers, they developed many new versions of the game including Super Mario Bros, Friends, National Park, Millenials Disney and many more... and in 2008...the first-ever mobile edition of Monopoly was released for the iPhone. Since then, many mobile- and P.C. versions of the game have come out.

News; birthdays/events; what was your first memory?; word of the day. News; watching cat videos is good for us!; game: quiz; game: feud. News; our favorite thanksgiving foods ranked according to a new survey; what's your favorite day of the week?; would you rather work on thanksgiving (if you got holiday pay) or take the day off? News; game: calendar trivia; traditions americans think will disappear over the next few years (buzzfeed list); goodbye/fun facts....National Vichyssoise Day...where we recognize the hearty soup made using pureed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and chicken stock. The soup is loved by many because of its thick and creamy texture and easy preparation. Culinary historians haven’t been able to pinpoint one clear origin of this soup. One narrative of its history dates back to King Louis XV of France who, in his fear of being poisoned, asked his servants to taste a potato leek soup he had been served, and by the time he started eating it, it had gone cold. Although the soup is traditionally eaten as a cold dish, you can vary the temperature according to your preference. Julia Child offered another narrative and called it “an American invention.” Her version claims that in 1917, a French chef at the Ritz-Carlton in New York City called Louis Diat, who grew up in a small town called Vichy in France, adapted his mother and grandmother’s potato and leek soup recipe, which led to the birth of Vichyssoise.

News; birthdays/events; with all the zombie/apocalypse shows (walking dead, fallout etc) the question was asked...what would you put in your apocalypse survival kit?; word of the day. News; career builder list...some of the oddest/funniest suggestions box ideas from actual employees; what would you put in your companies suggestion box?; a swiss company is installing laugh detectors at work; game: Christmas Vacation trivia. News; if you could makeover a wheelchair or mobility scooter...what would you want to drive around in?; ask listeners what new holiday traditions are they are going to try this year; game: prison commissary price is right. News; how do you best try to accommodate everyone's schedule for thanksgiving?; game: name this celebrity in 3 words; goodbye/fun facts....National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day. Did you know that it has been more than 200 years since the first Hermit cookie was made? Hermit cookies are cookies made with exotic spices such as cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, and cloves, mixed with raisins and currants. they are similar to homemade gingerbread...why are they called hermit cookies? a couple different theories: Some say that hermit cookies got their name because of how long they can be stored. Some also believe that this name evolved because the ingredients are simple spices that a hermit living in a forest would use. you can occasionally find them in specialty bakeries...or they are available via mail order...or you can make your own.

News; birthdays/events; gingerbread houses are so yesterday; word of the day. News; breaking news...Ashley didn't buy anything at the store yesterday; Buzzfeed list of interesting/alternative Christmas trees; game: Home Alone trivia. News; most recent funny way you hurt yourself (Ashley's story); most recent funny way you hurt yourself (Brad's story); game: movie password. News; any fears during the holidays?; game: 5 second rule; goodbye/fun facts....national pickle lovers day...so many options: Dill, Gherkin, Brined, Kosher Dill, Polish, Hungarian, Lime, Bread and Butter, Swedish and Danish, or Kool-Aid Pickle. The term pickle comes from the Dutch word pekel, meaning brine. In the United States, the word pickle typically refers to a pickled cucumber. However, just about any fruit or vegetable can be pickled. We consume a phenomenal 5,200,000 pounds of pickles each year in the United States. While pickles can be high in sodium, they are a good source of vitamin K drinking pickle juice can help reduce the likelihood of experiencing cramps after intense exercise.

News; birthdays/events; how are you giving back this year?; word of the day. News; a-i-a-i-o-kee; game: everybody knows; are you bringing out the fancy dishes? News; Mind the Gap pt 1; Mind the Gap pt 2; has your life gotten predictable and boring? News; would you rather have a high paying job you hate or a low paying job you love?National Toy Hall of Fame inductees 2024; goodbye/fun facts....Roast Dinner Day...roast dinner has a history that can be traced back to the 15th century in the British Isles, during the time of King Henry VII. It is believed that the royal guards had the tradition of consuming roast meats after attending the Sunday church service, eventually providing them with the nickname “beefeaters”. The tradition of eating a large meal, including a roast, after church on Sunday seems to have roots in the area of Yorkshire, which is where the name “Yorkshire Pudding” came from. as european settlers came to america...they brought the tradition with them. And, Compared to other types of beef, roast beef has low-calorie content, making it ideal for dieters.

News; birthdays/events; with Thanksgiving coming up...would you serve food you accidentally dropped? (and other kitchen confessions); word of the day. News; game: Thanksgiving word ladder; have you ever seen an escaped animal in your neighborhood?; we don't like using the office bathroom...but experts say we're doing damage to our bodies. News; game: finish the lyric; would you rather always get a 50% discount at your favorite store or your favorite restaurant?; funny/gross things people have accidentally eaten. News; game: minute mysteries; president's fitness challenge...most of us can't pass this elementary school test; goodbye/fun facts....Fancy Rat & Mouse Day...You may wonder why people celebrate these dirty and disease-carrying creatures that likely scare about half of the world’s population. These aren’t those disease-carrying rodents; fancy rats and mice are adorable and very smart rodents that anyone would love to have in their home. The fancy rat and mouse are the domesticated brown rat and house mouse, respectively. They are intelligent, affectionate, and ideal pets, particularly for children; they don’t require as much attention and care as dogs, cats, or rabbits. they can actually be trained to do tricks like dogs.

News; birthdays/events; what's your "forever appetizer"?; word of the day. News; a-i-a-i-o-kee; game: quiz; game: feud. News; men and women seem to have very different ideas about underwear; why do "bad employees" seem to be able to keep their jobs?; have you ever wondered how many critters are in the ceilings of places we visit (grocery stores, churches, airports)? News; game: calendar trivia; do you 'skip thru' things in life (consent forms, reading bedtime stories etc)?; goodbye/fun facts....world origami day...those who happen to love the art of folding paper and creating beautiful creations from paper, cloth, dollar bills, napkins, or anything that’ll hold a crease. this ancient art was originally called ‘orikata,’ and originated in Japan as early as 105 A.D. origami’s modern cousin, kirigami, allows the use of scissors and glue. OrigamiUSA, founded by Lillian Oppenheimer, has a two-week convention beginning on October 24, Lillian’s birthday, and ends today on National Origami Day. it's a great pastime during the fall and winter when we're inside more than usual...and a fun craft idea for the holidays when our houses might be filled with people and we need something to do! ashley bought her roommate a dollar folding origami book...super fun!

News; birthdays/events Listener Quint 9th; would you even have room for a 97+ inch tv in your home?; word of the day. News; game: Sharknado; when something accidentally gets broken...do you replace it with the latest and greatest or just the cheapest option?; have you made an off handed comment that accidentally offended someone else? News; game: name that tune in 4 seconds; listener feedback...college story; would you rather give up one family/holiday tradition you love or start a new one? News; game: I should have known that; things that aren't worth the price anymore...do you agree with the things on this list?; goodbye/fun facts....national cappucino day...Espresso coffee forms the base from which cappuccinos are made. Espresso results from a highly-pressurized process which forces hot water through dense, tightly-packed grounds resulting in less than an ounce of an incredibly strong brew with an earthy taste and rich aroma. Cappuccinos are made from espresso, hot milk and lots of foam. Many historians conclude that cappuccinos do originate with a subset of the Catholic Church’s friars, called the Capuchin monks. the name, cappuccino,refers to the deep, brown color of the hooded frocks worn by 17th century Capuchin monks in Italy. you can enjoy a classic cappuccino...or experiment with variations like vanilla or caramel...or turn your love for cappuccinos into an act of kindness....why buy a cappuccino for someone who might need a little warmth and cheer?

News; birthdays/events; how much "overage" will you allow in your holiday budget?; word of the day. News; college campus stress recovery programs and coping spaces; game: football themes; Ashley almost stole a lime from the grocery store. News; do you rely too much on technology?; game: identify these famous historical speeches; interesting hobbies. News; how often do you get "surveys"? and do you participate?; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Cash-back apps won’t make you rich, but they give you a rebates on a purchase or provides a coupon for an additional discount. Some apps offer points that can be redeemed as a price break on subsequent purchases, or cash. it all started back in 1986....Sears is the first to introduce the concept of “cash back” with its Discover card. then websites like retailmenot was established in 2006 to aggregate coupon offers and make them available to consumers. today there are many (probably dozens) of cash back apps that turn purchases into points that will then either give you money or gift cards to use on future purchases....those are sites like fetch, ibotta, and rakuten....nerdwallet has a more extenstive list.

News; birthdays/events; when you experience a travel disruption...does it ruin your entire trip?; word of the day. News; would you use a.i. to help you keep your weight in check (especially during the holidays?); how much do you rely on grandparents for "funding the grandbabies"?; game: just over $1,100 pyramid. News; would you rather never have to wait in line during the holiday shopping season or always have a super close parking spot?; when was the last time you cleaned any of the items on this list? (will read list); game: password. News; Brad's interesting fact; game: outburst; goodbye/fun facts....international sweater vest day...These garments seem to have started out as wooly sweaters that offered warmth to the core body without the bulkiness of sleeves...Particularly useful for sportsmen who used their arms in activities such as rowing. The early 1900s saw a bit of a surge in the popularity of sweater vests, especially after US Presidents Woodrow Wilson and then Herbert Hoover were spotted wearing them. By the 1950s, sweater vests started to become quite trendy. by the 1970s and 1980s sweater vests were considered part of the 'preppy’ style that included popped polo shirt collars and deck shoes. today...they are popular again and a great accessory for the winter fashion.

News; birthdays/events; bucket list vacation places off the beaten path; word of the day. News; would you rather have job "boreout" or job "burnout"?; game: presidential trivia; what's the worst thing to step on in the dark? (Ashley's sfa). News; do you take time and care wrapping presents?; game: celebrity narrators; interesting fact of the day. News; do you mind commercials before movies?; game: scattergories; goodbye/fun facts....chinese takeout day...Chinese take-out appeared in North America in the mid-1800s. Due to the gold rush in California, the first Chinese restaurants in the United States began popping upwith the intention of serving the Cantonese workers. These little hole-in-the-wall restaurants popped up all over and were called “chow-chow houses”...these restaurants had two menus, one for the Chinese and another for the Americans. Over time, the American menu became dominant and is what remains today in major Chinese restaurants. Often open late at night and providing delivery when other restaurants were less likely to, the option for Chinese takeout became particularly popular throughout the 1970s...By 1980, Chinese food had become the most popular ethnic food in the United States.

News; birthdays/events; habits that speed up aging; word of the day. News; what questions should we ask Butterball on your behalf?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; how long do you expect to wait for food? (either out or at home); have you ever seen a fan get banned from a stadium? (Yankees fan/mookie); game: calendar trivia. News; how are you dealing with the sunset blues?; do you pick certain nuts out of a can of mixed nuts?; goodbye/fun facts....National Candy Day...now it's all about the bright colors and delightful flavors...but that's not how it started. The story of candy begins in India. Around the 4th century BC, the Persians and Greeks learned that the people in India had, what they called, reeds that make honey without bees. These reeds were actually sugarcane and the Ancient Indians would boil sugarcane juice, turning it into individual pieces of sugar, which they called “khanda.” In the late 13th century...people used candy as a form of medicine, candy calmed the digestive system or cooled a sore throat. Candy first came to America in the 18th century from France and Britain. Very few colonists were skilled in sugar work, meaning only the wealthy were able to enjoy these new treats. In the 1830s, when the Industrial Revolution was in full swing, technological advances allowed candy to be accessible to more than just the rich.

News; birthdays/events; getting rid of kids toys (and our clutter) using this technique; word of the day. News; game: movie titles in 3 words; what are you looking forward to most in November? (besides Thanksgiving); James Bond bar in London...what movie would you like to see turned into a pop up establishment? News; game: sax solos in songs; change your clocks and your batteries in your smoke/carbon monoxide detectors; if you work for a company...should you support/endorse their products? (i.e. if you work for Pepsi...should you only drink Pepsi products?) News; game: movies trivia; what's your ultimate cold weather comfort food?; "goodbye/fun facts....national cinnamon day. What other spice flavors the holidays than cinnamon? cinnamon's quintessential warmth fills our homes with welcoming scents like no other. but it's so much more than just a fall/cold weather spice...Cinnamon was once a rare commodity, costing almost 50 months of wages for a pound. The Egyptians used cinnamon to embalm their mummies and burn it as incense in their tombs. Cinnamon is obtained from the dried inner bark of several tree species in the Laurel family. Presently, Indonesia and China are the major producers, making up for 70% of the worldwide production...today cinnamon has been linked to a couple of health benefits. Some health practitioners advise taking cinnamon in warm water first thing in the morning as it has anti-inflammatory properties. Cinnamon may help improve insulin sensitivity, which can help people with diabetes treat their condition."

News; birthdays/events; most of us know Jaime Foxx and Robert Downey jr...but what other actors can sing? (the Kelce Brothers have an album coming out); word of the day. News; The Reading of the Raven; Wallet Hub's best winter destinations (U.S.); game: mindtrap. News; Halloween manners kids/adults; Halloween safety for pets; game: Young Frankenstein quiz. News; do you screen creep?; game: zombie general trivia; "goodbye/fun facts....National Magic Day which is actually takes place during National Magic Week, which is an entire week dedicated to celebrating the art of allusion and the craft of magicians everywhere! And while Harry Houdini may be the most famous illusionist out there...who actually died on this date in 1926 due to a ruptured appendix. magic as we know it today actually has its origins in ancient Egypt by the magician named Dedi who performed his tricks in Ancient Egypt in 2,700 B.C. He is credited with the first cups and balls magic trick. ... if you like to perform magic...there is a society of american magicians....Nothing beats an in person, real-life magic show...so go online an find a show! "

News; birthdays/events; do you have a messy desk? do you like to doodle? scientists have a list of things that say very intelligent people do; word of the day. News; game: what horror/halloween film clips; if someone spits on you while talking...and they don't acknowledge it...will you?; thrillist--best destinations for 2025. News; game: happy days quiz; how long can you stand on one leg? your health may depend on it; are you taking any lessons/classes for anything? News; game: song mashups; it's ghost season...have you ever experienced anything supernatural?; goodbye/fun facts....National Checklist Day. the origins of this day can be traced back to the anniversary of the crash of a Boeing Model 299, which took place on October 30, 1935. After several costly mishaps, one group of pilots came up with the idea to create a checklist before taxiing down the runway, creating a much safer way to fly. It was after this airplane crash that the pre-flight checklist was introduced and adopted as a permanent, mandatory tool for pilots. Today, the checklist is not only used for aviation safety, but it has also been implemented in a variety of other industries and workplaces. Checklists not only keep you organized because it's a visual reminder of what needs to be done...it brings a sense of accomplishments when you check everything off!

News; birthdays/events; if your thanksgiving meal is made for you and even delivered to you...does it take all the fun out of it?; word of the day. News; minimalist travel is the new luxury; game: arapnet quiz; does the name of the show determine whether you'd watch it? (a list of some famous show and their original names) News; buzzfeed list of products that are actually brilliant!; game: everybody knows; some people are irritated with the every season "christmas tree". News; with the time change and the busy holiday season...tips on falling (and staying) asleep; game: 80's/90's trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national internet day...October 29, 1969...Charley Kline, a young grad student on the UCLA campus attempts to send the first internet message to his colleague, Bill Duvall, at Stanford. They’re working on something called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), the U.S. Defense Department-funded network that connected four terminals installed at UCLA, Stanford, UC Santa Barbara, and the University of Utah. They succeeded. by 1996 AOL introduces a monthly flat rate for access to internet chat rooms instead of charging by the hour. For $19.95 a month, users could now stay for as long as they wanted. and in just 3 years...AOL’s subscriber base would grow to 17 million users.

News; birthdays/events; if sitting desks and standing desks are bad for us...how are we supposed to work?; word of the day. News; is there anything about halloween (or any of the upcoming holidays) that scares you?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; we often blame the dog when we have gas...but has your dog ever farted really bad? (ashley's dog has bad gas); if food rinds were good for us...would you eat them?; game: calendar trivia. News; can you tell if your house smells?; funny work mess ups; goodbye/fun facts....National First Responders Day...Paramedics, ambulance drivers, firefighters and EMTs all deserve a little bit of love and affection every day! But today offers a special opportunity for showing thanks and appreciation to these men and women who are ready to play a crucial part in saving lives whenever the need arises. The history of first responders in the US dates back to the Civil War, when field workers would provide needed, on-site care to wounded soldiers. But this idea dates even further back to Europe, during the Napoleonic Wars, where lightweight wagons delivered the wounded to field hospitals. there is a difference between an emt and a paramedic...Candidates learn life support techniques in first-response situations, including CPR, tourniquet application, and treatment of wounds. Paramedics deliver more advanced procedures and therefore require more extensive education and training. Professional training today can take anywhere from one to three years.