11/22/25 - Doctor Who Day, Protein is out - Now It's XXXXX, and The Seal Cam
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Saturday 11/22/25
Celebrate:
Saturday
Family Volunteer Day
Go For a Ride Day
Humane Society Anniversary Day
International Aura Awareness Day
National Adoption Day
National Cranberry Relish Day
National Stop the Violence Day
National Survivors of Suicide Day
Start Your Own Country Day
Sunday
Doctor Who Day - in 1963, the British science-fiction television show Doctor Who first premiered.
Eat a Cranberry Day
Mother Goose Parade Day
National Cashew Day
National Espresso Day
Stir-up Sunday
Wolfenoot
Fibonacci Day - 11/23 because the first series of numbers in the Fibonacci sequence are 1, 1, 2, and 3. The sequence is created by adding the previous two numbers to get the third number, so it begins as follows: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, and 144.
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Nigella sativa (black cumin) is best known as a flavorful spice used in dishes like korma and paneer, but it also has a long history in traditional medicine across South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Practitioners have relied on the seeds for centuries, believing they support health through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
This spice could possibly have powerful anti-obesity effects!
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It's going to be another big weekend of shopping, as many stores have near black Friday deals!
BUT ALSO SHOP LOCAL!!!!!
The true financial impact of shopping locally is revealed. Officials say that December shopping dramatically boosts a local city's sales tax revenue by 50% or more compared to other months, funding essential public services.
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It's going to be a while till summer camps come around, maybe there is some way to use these hacks to sneak snacks into places.
The Hollowed Out Book
The Tennis Ball Container - this might depend on the camp though. Take it one step further and hollow out the tennis balls themselves!!!!
Cardboard Toothpaste Box - no toothpaste...just snacks!
Tissue Boxes
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The names of different pasta types often describe their shape.
Here are the English translations.
Spaghetti Little Strings
Penne Pen/Quills
Capellini Angel hair
Fusilli Spindles
Farfalle Butterfly
Orecchiette Little ears
Ravioli Little turnips
Tortellini Little rings
Ziti Macaroni of the bride
Cavatappi Corkscrew
Linguine Little tongues
Tagliatelle Cut strips
Gemelli Twins
Ditalini Little tubes
Orzo Barley
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U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber.
Americans have been boosting their protein intake for years; even Pop-Tarts and Starbucks are selling protein-enhanced products. But the number of new products promoted with high or added fiber saw a big uptick in the U.S. this year, according to market research firm Mintel.
Unlike muscle-building protein, fiber isn’t sexy. It’s a carbohydrate found in plants that your body can’t break down. It helps feed gut bacteria and move food through the digestive system.
“Folks don’t want to talk about it at a dinner party,” said Debbie Petitpain, a registered dietitian nutritionist and a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
There are two main types of fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like material that feeds gut bacteria. It’s found in foods like oats, peas, beans, apples and carrots. Insoluble fiber doesn’t dissolve in water and moves food through the digestive system. It’s found in whole wheat flour, popcorn, wheat bran, nuts, green beans and potatoes.
Try to eat five or more servings of fruit and vegetables daily.
Under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s guidelines, adults should aim for 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories they consume. That’s about 25 grams of fiber for women and 38 grams for men each day. Petitpain said Americans generally only get about two-thirds of that amount.
But be careful...don't fibermaxx! There is no defined upper limit for fiber intake, Kersten said. But increasing fiber can cause painful gas and bloating, especially if it’s done quicky.
Petitpain said people should increase their fiber intake gradually and drink plenty of water.
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Chadwick Boseman was honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, and his widow Simone Boseman spoke to us about his legacy and what this honor does for it.
As you know, Chadwick made history with his portrayal as T'Challa in "Black Panther" ... but Simone tells us its impact reached beyond just that film franchise.
In addition to "Black Panther," Chadwick also appeared in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" -- earning him an Oscar nomination -- played Thurgood Marshall in "Marshall," Jackie Robinson in "42," and James Brown in "Get on Up" before passing away from colon cancer in 2020. He was 43.
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Here's your time waster of the day.
‘Seal-cam’ will beam England’s pup season into homes
For the first time, breeding season at England’s largest grey seal colony will be broadcast live over the web.
The spectacle was previously only available to people who had the time and money to take a boat trip to Blakeney Point in Norfolk. But now a solar-powered camera is set to provide a live stream from the heart of the colony, giving more people the opportunity to witness pup season.
An estimated one in 10 of the UK’s seals are born at Blakeney Point, where their numbers have increased by more than three-quarters since 2018.
For more details and the cam go here.
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