News; birthdays/events; favorite Summer foods; word of the day.

News; game: mindtrap; Summer swimming safety (not only for kids!); how important is 'good Wi-Fi' to you when you travel? News; game: name these 50 year old songs; has someone ever not gone out with you on a date because of your job?; can 'old technology' undermine modern systems?

News; game: songs from 40 years ago; once popular home features that are fading fast; goodbye/fun facts....National Paperclip Day. This humble little invention comes in various forms, shapes, and sizes, has been around for a little under two centuries now, although who knows what the Egyptians invented to keep their papyri together. The first patent for the paperclip (a 'bent wire paper clip') was awarded to Samuel B. Fay in 1867, in the U.S. The original intent was to use it to attach tickets to fabric. However, its use for holding paper together quickly became apparent. Since then, 50 others also received patents for their versions of the paperclip. The story can be traced back to the German occupation of Norway (from 1940 to 1945), during World War II. Due to Johan Vaaler's paperclip design, it was (and still is) erroneously believed in his home country of Norway that he was the inventor of the paperclip. Therefore, in 1940, during the German occupation of Norway, students of Oslo University began to wear the paperclip as a non-violent symbol of resistance, unity, and national pride. There is an American documentary that traces the story of the inception of the Paper Clips Project, which began as a project at Whitwell Middle School, Tennessee to raise awareness about the 6 million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust.

News; birthdays/events; Olympic Pentathalon may be getting an update; word of the day.

News; pranks; Summer sunscreen safety: myth vs reality; game: password.

News; Tik Tok's later gator dude....(Ashley agrees with him 100%); what would drive you to learn a new language?; game: just over $1,000 pyramid.

News; first responders say these are things we NEED to know; game: Backwards songs; goodbye/fun facts....National Hamburger Day celebrates America's most iconic food. We eat over 50 billion burgers a year. Originating in Hamburg Germany, the hamburger as we know it was developed in Seymour, Wisconsin, a town still famous for its hamburger heroics. In 1842, American newspapers began mentioning "Hamburg steak," a seasoned, hand-minced beef patty associated with German sailors and immigrants, served as a standalone meat dish rather than a sandwich. By 1896, a Chicago Tribune article makes a reference to the growing popularity of the 'hamburger sandwich' amongst rail commuters. Unlike many popular dishes where you just get what you get, a hamburger can be designed and created for the person who is eating it. In a strange way, a hamburger resembles an edible art form.

News; birthdays/events; are you lacking in fun?; word of the day.

News; funny/punny store names have you seen?; game: slogan game; is it ok to give an Amazon wish list to people for celebrations?

News; funny acts of 'mild vandalism' (Buzzfeed list); game: songs with 'man' in the title; funny story of the day.

News; most tear jerking films of all time; game: 3 word movie title clue; goodbye/fun facts....World Otter Day occurs on the last Wednesday of May, which is May 27 this year. Otters are beautiful, playful animals that live in wetlands across the world. Species are declining due to habitat destruction, reduction of prey, roadkill, and illegal trade for fur and as pets. There are 13 different species, 12 of which are disappearing. Otters may look playful and carefree, but they play a powerful role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Unlike most marine mammals, sea otters have almost no insulating blubber and instead rely on extraordinarily dense fur. Their fur, which can exceed 1 million hairs per square inch, traps air next to the skin like a dry suit. Otters are found all over the world....though about 90% of all sea otters live on the coast of Alaska...Otters form "rafts," where they hold hands to avoid drifting apart. Some rafts can include up to 20 otters. This behavior showcases their highly social nature. there's a great documentary on national geographic called Billy & Molly: an otter love story.

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!