It may not be sunny where you live - but you'll be thankful you aren't too close to the sun after hearing today's facts on it. This episode also looks at Home Depot's new theme song and a feel-good news story about a woman who survived cancer and started an athletic club to build confidence in others. Have a great Monday!

Helpful links from today's show:

Sunny facts: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2019/11/interesting-facts-about-the-sun/

Home Depot theme song: https://news.avclub.com/today-in-zoomer-obsessions-the-home-depot-theme-song-1839800818

Volleyball club:

https://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/health/inspirational-ripon-teacher-uses-sport-help-others-after-cancer-fight-966312

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The Northern Lights are not always in the same place - and diamonds aren't always used for engagement rings. Learn about a school counselor who wants to make a difference in how kids express emotions in school. Stick around for the affirmation and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Helpful links from today's show:

Tara's post: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158041197880466&set=a.111219780465&type=3&theater

Northern Lights: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/72350/10-bright-facts-about-northern-lights

Diamonds: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2019/11/diamond-trivia-and-how-to-make-your-own-diamond/

School counselor with a gecko: https://www.salemreporter.com/posts/1505/chavez-counselor-brings-deep-compassion-and-a-gecko-to-help-struggling-kids

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This Thanksgiving week, go a little bit deeper with your gratitude lists. Host Katie Parsons shares a task for the week that looks at some of the unexpected -- even disappointing -- parts of the past year and asks listeners to find the silver linings. 

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Learn how you can turn a letter to Santa from a low-income child into a reality this holiday season - and find out how Antarctica used to look a long time ago. Today's feel good news story features babies in cardigans. Kick off your Thanksgiving week on a positive note!

Helpful links from today's show:

Operation Santa: https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com

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If consumerism isn't your thing, there's a holiday for that. Today's episode also looks at the first successful crop on the moon and shares a story of a family shown kindness when they needed it most. 

Helpful links from today's show:

Buy Nothing Day: https://crazyfacts.com/theres-a-holiday-called-buy-nothing-day/

Cotton on the moon: https://thetechfacts.com/china-is-the-first-country-to-grow-a-plant-on-the-moon/

Train kindness: https://www.facebook.com/lloyd.swartout/posts/10215712650873583

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Self-care means tending to your mental health, too. Listen in as host Katie Parsons looks at how making positivity a habit isn't a cure-all but has improved her own outlook, emotions and overall mental health.

Parts of today's segment are sourced from The New York Times: 

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/03/smarter-living/self-care-routines-that-actually-help.html

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It's not your nose - it's your selfie. Learn why that front camera may be distorting your face. Today's episode also looks at a $999 app that actually had some buyers and therapy dogs traveling the country. 

Helpful links from today's show:

Selfies: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/3/1/17059566/plastic-surgery-selfie-distortion

I Am Rich: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Rich

Paws for Compassion: https://kfdm.com/news/local/paws-for-compassion-cross-country-trip-raises-money-for-therapy-dogs

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Why are fuzzy dice in a rearview mirror a thing? And where can you get fined for flirting? Find out on today's episode - and stick around for the Tuesday affirmation.

Helpful links from today's show:

https://www.middletownhonda.com/fuzzy-dice-meaning-on-rearview-mirror/

https://www.silive.com/news/2017/05/strangest_laws_in_new_york_sta.html

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/11/08/alexa-google-assistant-ai-robots-become-substitute-friends/4057885002/

This week, write down three things you are dreading -- then write a positive highlight about that task. Host Katie Parsons has hers outlined too.