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We wear wedding rings on the left-hand ring finger. Would another finger work?
Magazines are losing subscribers at an alarming rate. You’ll never guess which one is an exception.
It’s time to get your Halloween costume! Many come from a pop-up store named “Spirit of Halloween.” Where do these stores come from and, maybe more importantly, where do they go? (From the archives)
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The first Tuesday in November we head to the polls to vote. Why that day, in that month? Could it ever change?
Pitt bulls are the meanest, nastiest, most dangerous of dogs … aren’t they?
Have you tried to hold in a sneeze? You might want to rethink that.
Sources:
https://www.history.com/news/why-is-election-day-a-tuesday-in-november
https://www.vox.com/videos/367080/how-pit-bulls-got-a-bad-reputation
https://www.health.com/condition/cold/is-it-just-me-holding-in-sneeze-bad#:~:text=It%20might%20be%20bad%20to,brain%20aneurysm%20or%20rib%20fractures
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It’s hard to go on a busy highway without seeing a billboard for an accident lawyer. Is it legal to advertise such a service? Well, it hasn’t always been.
Gift cards are big business. We are good at buying them but not always so good at using them.
Chicken tenders are one of the most popular foods in America. One city wants all the credit.
Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lawyer-commercials-a-billion-dollar-industry/
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2024/02/09/gift-cards-a-strategy-for-retailers-and-consumers/
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/01/dining/chicken-tenders.html
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In honor of the calendar turning to October, this week we re-air one of our most popular episodes from the archives. We'll be back next week with an all-new episode!
How did “cheese” become the universal smile word used by photographers? You’ll never guess what word it replaced!
It’s the official slogan of Halloween, but where and when did it begin? And what did cabbage have to do with the whole thing?
The most terrifying mask of all time has one of the most bizarre backstories.
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Does the President have a little red button that can fire nuclear weapons and end the world?
Why do dogs love riding with the windows down? Should we let them?
More people are scared of clowns than entertained by them. Science will tell us why.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Codes?wprov=sfti1#
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/why-dogs-stick-their-heads-out-car-windows#:~:text=Sticking%20his%20or%20her%20head,can%20see%2C%E2%80%9D%20veterinarian%20Dr
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-weird-reason-were-afraid-of-clowns/
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Famous people get paid millions of dollars to convince you to spend money. Does it work?
Do you shower in the morning or at night? Science has something to say about that.
More people are choosing to be dog parents instead of human parents. What does this mean for the future of humanity (and for dogs)?
Sources:
https://qz.com/do-celebrity-endorsements-political-or-otherwise-work-1851646337/slides/7
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/morning-or-night-shower
https://www.newsweek.com/south-korea-news-dog-strollers-babies-1952011
https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/pet-insurance/pets-over-parenthood/
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Presidents are maxed to two terms of four years. Why is that?
Have you ever been on a radio call-in contest. It seems so random who gets on the air. But is it?
The carton tells you the juice was squeezed from farm-fresh Florida oranges. Reality, of course, is a little more complicated.
Sources:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/633015/why-presidents-serve-four-year-terms
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-win-radio-contests/
https://www.wnyc.org/story/last-chance-foods-secret-highly-processed-life-orange-juice/
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Referred to as winged rats, pigeons aren’t often at the top of many favorite bird lists. They should be.
When would you guess the last Civil War pension check went out? You’re probably wrong.
What we wear has an impact on how people perceive us. How big an impact?
Sources:
https://magazine.columbia.edu/article/review-pigeons
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/06/04/she-was-last-american-collect-civil-war-pension-7313-month-she-just-died/
https://www.businessinsider.com/dressing-for-success-actually-works-2016-2
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This week we revisit one of our favorites (including a Labor Day segment!) from last year, but we'll be back next week with an all-new ep!
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We all love a feel-good sports movie. The underdog learning to win, the budding romance, the dad who works too much…. When The Mighty Ducks became a hit in the 90s, Disney loved the movie so much that they made a real team.
If you’re listening to this on release day, it’s Labor Day and you’ll have to put away your white clothes until next Spring. Why?
When you pause a DVD you see a floating logo bounce around the screen continually. This week we reveal - does it ever eventually hit the corner?
Sources:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/astrazeneca-s-vaccine-mishaps-the-mighty-ducks-nhl-history-ryan-mcmahon-the-barbizon-hotel-and-more-1.5964106/why-disney-turned-the-mighty-ducks-movie-into-an-actual-nhl-team-1.5964113
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2022/08/12/white-after-labor-day-explained/10269739002/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/did-the-bouncing-dvd-logo-ever-hit-the-corner-of-the-screen
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The claymation TV special Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer is a beloved Christmas classic, but it’s one of the few times Rudolph appears in a film. There’s a reason.
Most of us try to avoid eating bugs. Several high-end restaurants now serve them on purpose.
You know we love to talk Beanie Babies. This week we discuss a specific beanie bear designed for more than just being a collectible.
Sources:
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a46120585/why-rudolph-isnt-in-christmas-movies/
https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/08/16/restaurants-bugs-edible-insects
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/princess-diana-beanie-baby
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