11/19/25 - Turkey, Moisture Farming, The Mall World Dream

Wednesday 11/19/25

Celebrate:

"Have a Bad Day" Day

Equal Opportunity Day

Geographic Information Systems Day

International Men's Day

National Blow Bagpipes Day

National Camp Day

National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day

Support Professionals Day

National Macchiato Day

National Zinfandel Day

Play Monopoly Day

Women's Entrepreneurship Day

World Toilet Day

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Feeling thirsty? It may be possible to draw drinking water straight from the air. Even very dry places still hold small traces of humidity that the right materials can capture and release as clean, drinkable water. In the last few years, researchers have created many sponge-like materials capable of this “atmospheric water harvesting.”

Hey, It's like Luke Skywalker!!! (Before all the Death Star blowing up and everything)

Star Wars moisture farmers were individuals who harvested water from the atmosphere on arid planets like Tatooine using moisture vaporators. This was a crucial survival activity, providing water for both personal use and sale, but it was a dangerous profession often threatened by bandits and harsh conditions. 

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Turkey Rules!

According to new consumer polling from the National Turkey Federation (NTF), 94% of Americans plan to celebrate

87% of those who celebrate say turkey is part of their holiday meal most years

74% plan to serve a whole bird

Sixty-five percent of Americans roast their turkey in the oven

smoke (10%)

fry (7%)

grill (7%)

air fry (7%)

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In space news, if it isn't enough that we have that weird comet(?) getting closest to us next month, astronomers just saw for the first time, a red dwarf star just launching a planet-killing blast into space with a colossal coronal mass ejection from a distant, low-mass star, highlighting threats to orbiting planets.

Wait...is that coming here????

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Luxury home gym equipment is getting even more extravagant. The PENT x Swarovski collaboration features stunning and functional equipment encrusted with Swarovski crystals.

"The collection redefines luxury in the world of fitness—exquisitely crafted workout accessories that combine advanced functionality with sophisticated design.

Each piece in this exclusive collection is adorned with brilliant Swarovski® crystals, adding a touch of prestige and refinement to every movement. Crafted from the finest materials, including wood, stainless steel, and natural leather, these accessories are more than just fitness equipment—they are true works of art.

Ohhh..it will look great when you wipe your filthy sweat off of it! Oh..and a 2kg pair of dumbells cost over $800. Now who's the dumbell?

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How have you been sleeping? Have you been having a freaky dream about being in a mall?

Social Media users are comparing their recurring dreams of a so-called "mall world" despite having never actually met in real life.

Groups such as Reddit’s r/TheMallWorld or via the Mall World Discord channel discuss their dreams, and theories, and have up to 20,000 people.

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It's Holiday season on the networks. Regular programing goes to reruns or disappears to make room for specials!

Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion

Monday, Nov. 24, 8-9:30 p.m.

Hosted by Ray Romano and series creator Phil Rosenthal, this new special celebrates the legacy of the hit comedy with cast members Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Monica Horan, Madylin Sweeten and Sullivan Sweeten. The reunion brings together one of television's most beloved families.

Paw Patrol Christmas Special

Friday, Nov. 28, 8-9 p.m.

The special features a mix of original and classic holiday songs in a heartwarming story that follows construction-savvy pup Rubble and his team of lovable friends as they create new shared family holiday traditions.

Reindeer in Here

Saturday, Dec. 6, 8-9 p.m.

Based on the award-winning Christmas book, this animated special tells the heartwarming story of Blizzard, a young reindeer at the North Pole with one antler smaller than the other, who bands together with friends to save the future of Christmas.

Game shows reign starting December 21st, with Hollywood Squares, Let's Make a Deal, and The Price is Right.

New Year's Eve is the Live Nashville Big Bash.

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Today’s Useless Fact of the Day - No number from 1 to 999 includes the letter “a” in its word form.

You have to count to One ThousAnd to find the first one.

Unless you live in the United Kingdom, where it’s proper to write 101 as “one hundred and one.”

(but isn't that how we say it?)

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