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The week of Shrek trivia continues, this time with some details on the lengths filmmakers went to when making the animated classic as authentic as possible. Host Katie Parsons shares a geography fact and some feel-good news about a Girl Scout Troop, plus a Wednesday affirmation.    Helpful links from today's show: Shrek facts:http://mentalfloss.com/article/64343/15-giant-facts-about-shrek Asia moon facts: https://www.traveltrivia.com/surprising-geography-facts/ Girl Scout tech: https://wtkr.com/2019/06/07/girl-scouts-teach-virginia-seniors-how-to-work-smartphones/   Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit

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Today the podcast celebrates its first birthday with more Shrek trivia, a story of a royal breakin, a feel-good news story featuring a deaf student and a Tuesday affirmation. Thanks for listening!

#affirmations #affirmation #positive #positivity #anniversary

Helpful links from today's show:

More Shrek thoughts: http://mentalfloss.com/article/64343/15-giant-facts-about-shrek

Epic breakin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Fagan_incident

Sign language: https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/01/us/iyw-kindergarten-learns-sign-language-trnd/index.html

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Welcome back to the podcast - are you ready for a wonderful week ahead? Start it on the right track with some Shrek trivia, Alaska facts, feel-good news about a new high school graduate and an affirmation.

#affirmation #dailyaffirmations #positivity #positivevibes #mondayaffirmation

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Shrek facts: http://mentalfloss.com/article/64343/15-giant-facts-about-shrek

Alaska thoughts: https://www.traveltrivia.com/surprising-geography-facts/

53-year-old graduate: https://www.lakecowichangazette.com/news/from-the-ground-up-duncan-grads-good-news-story-53-years-in-the-making/

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It is a day to celebrate bikinis - so put one on and enjoy yourself! Today's episode also looks at the largest subway systems in the world and a football coach who saved a stranger from drowning. Stick around for the Friday affirmation. 

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Bikini Day: https://nationaltoday.com/national-bikini-day/

Subway systems: https://www.traveltrivia.com/cities-with-largest-subway-systems/

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The Fourth of July celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but not everyone was on board on this exact date. Enjoy today's episode next to a pool, grill or on a picnic blanket today and have a great Fourth of July!

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Declaration trivia: https://acei-global.blog/2013/07/03/20-fun-facts-about-the-4th-of-julyindependence-day/

Fourth facts: http://mentalfloss.com/article/502369/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-fourth-july

Storm kindness: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/weather/2019/06/11/acts-kindness-shine-bright-storm-aftermath

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Do you know the happiest places to live in America? Today's episode takes a look and talks about a day that emphasizes sun protection. The feel-good news story is all about a stolen bike gone good and the episode ends with a Wednesday affirmation. 

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Happy cities: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/north-america/united-states/top-five-happiest-cities-united-states-2017/

Stay out of the sun: https://www.dermatologistoncall.com/blog/how-to-remain-sunny-on-stay-out-of-the-sun-day/

Two bikes for good: https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Child-pays-it-forward-after-police-find-his-stolen-bike-511748611.html

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Do you believe in exterrestrials? Celebrate UFOs today, and learn about one of the most breathtaking, but dangerous, roads in the world. Today's feel-good news story features a woman on a mission to find kindness in America and the episode ends with a Tuesday affirmation. 

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UFO Day: https://nationaltoday.com/world-ufo-day/

Stelvio Pass:  https://www.dangerousroads.org/europe/italy/58-passo-dello-stelvio-italy.html

Kindness road trip: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/06/24/this-woman-has-been-three-year-road-trip-documenting-acts-kindness/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.25ad90f026de

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Tell a joke -- even a cringey one -- today in honor of National Joke Day. Today's episode also features a remote island spot, a Girl Scout who thought quickly and an empowering Monday affirmation.

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National Joke Day: https://nationaltoday.com/international-joke-day/

Heimaey Island: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heimaey

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You are ENOUGH this Friday - and today's episode is designed to start you on a positive path for the weekend ahead. Food trucks, Canada and an organization serving a specific working community are highlighted in today's episode. Have a great day and weekend!   Helpful links from today's show:   Food trucks:  https://www.checkiday.com/0b9dceb43ebe1424df049dbff0d4de2b/national-food-truck-day   Canada facts: https://www.traveltrivia.com/surprising-facts-about-canada/   The Giving Kitchen: https://news.gsu.edu/2019/06/20/a-serving-of-kindness/   Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit 

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Overcome your challenges today in honor of Helen Keller Day. Today's episode also looks at the origin of "Happy Birthday to you," the #SparkKindness initiative from Jennifer Garner and ends with an affirmation about moving forward confidently.    Helpful links from today's show:   Helen Keller Day: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Keller   Happy Birthday song: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/happy-birthday-song-origin-facts-985001-2017-06-27   #SparkKindness: https://people.com/movies/jennifer-garner-launches-initiative-inspire-kindness/   Sign up for weekly kindness email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xIj5yXTaB_Bsk2FogHG2r6y4VGsatNk_xI0POltkkV8/edit 

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