3/26/26 - Baseball Opening Day, Whimsy, and Bugs
- bribriny
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Thursday 3/26/26
Celebrate:
Legal Assistants Day
National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day (should be in August, where there is no Holiday)
National Nougat Day
National Spinach Day
Purple Day - International Epilepsy Day
Solitude Day
Spinach Festival Day
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Looking ahead to this weekend, Earth Hour returns on Saturday, March 28. The annual global event encourages individuals, businesses, and landmarks to turn off non-essential lights for one hour starting at 8:30 p.m. local time. It's a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about climate change and environmental conservation, with landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Space Needle expected to go dark in solidarity.
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Last year, Gen Z was all-in on the word “yearning.” In the throes of a disappointing dating culture ruined by apps and anything even resembling romance, young adults became enamored with the concept of yearning. Deep, passionate and intense love affairs became all the rage — and popular media like Heated Rivalry and The Summer I Turned Pretty helped pave the way for a new generation of hopeless romantics.
This year there’s another word that Gen Z has become hyperfixated on living in pursuit of this year: “Whimsy.”
Gen Zers have become more interested in adopting habits and starting activities that add a little more whimsy — leaning into being spontaneous and creative in a playful, easygoing way. This could include everything from learning embroidery, taking showers with the lights off and candles on, journaling at a bar, putting sprinkles on everything, crafting and hosting dinner parties with brand-new recipes. It’s all about refining everyday habits in a way that adds a little bit more of a cutesy energy. Store makeup in a wicker basket instead of in the drawer of a vanity. Basically, become as close to a character out of a childhood storybook as you simply can.
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Two studies show more men than women are more afraid of dentists and bugs.
Researchers found that while 22% of female respondents said they are “very scared” of bugs, 32% of male participants shared the same fearful sentiment.
The research, commissioned by Zevo, surveyed participants on their overall bug knowledge as well. Interestingly, six in 10 respondents said they are confident in their bug-identification abilities. However, when participants’ insect knowledge was actually tested, the results told a different tale. Only 40% knew what a bed bug looked like, and 51% couldn’t even identify a fruit fly.
So, how do most respondents deal with pests in their home? A significant 55% turn to bug spray, 44% use mosquito-repellent bracelets, and 41% always have a fly swatter nearby. Despite the seemingly heavy use of bug spray, 56% of all participants said they often worry about chemicals in the spray. Also, 30% have tried out “home remedies” in their pursuit of a bug-free home.
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Opening Day of Baseball, and it's not just the allure of the game. Let's hit the concession stands!! I'm hungry!!!
The Seattle Mariners have a souvenir ferry boat with fish and chips.
The New York Mets having won the USA Today Best Baseball Stadium Food again in 2025 are ready for this year! NY Bulgogi Cheesesteak Spring Rolls, marinated beef, kimchi, sharp cheddar, and pickled jalapeños, served with a creamy spicy gochujang-sriracha mayo.
Texas Rangers - Globe Life Field is taking the famed idea of a 10-gallon hat to the next level and will serve a Wearable Nacho Cowboy Hat, which is exactly as it sounds.
Baltimore Orioles - the Crab Smash Tacos, a unique spin on our homemade crab cakes in the form of a birria-style taco
The Big Scrap Burger is a Maryland take on a classic ballpark burger with two smashed beef patties topped with American cheese, crispy fried scrapple, lettuce, onions, pickles, and house-made Brick Sauce.
Last but not least, the B’MORE Yak, a local street food classic of stir-fried udon noodles with grilled shrimp, onions, and hot dog slices in a dark soy sauce gravy, garnished with green onions and a hard-boiled egg.
Chicago Cubs - Chicken & Churros -- a riff on chicken and waffles -- fried chicken thighs served with fresh churros, ancho syrup and fresh strawberries; the Bao Wow Dog, a chargrilled Vienna Beef hot dog inside a soft bao bun with mustard slaw and crispy tempura sport peppers; the Tostada Stack, a crispy layered tostada with Hatch green chili beef, refried beans, queso fresco, fresh Pico de Gallo and crema, topped with a fried egg.
Tampa Bay Rays - The Pretzel Dog made with a half-pound Nathan’s all-beef hot dog, wrapped in a house-made, freshly baked pretzel is served with key lime pineapple mustard; Sweet Pretzel Bites dusted in cinnamon sugar are served warm in a baseball glove-shaped bowl and finished with rich caramel and vanilla icing drizzle; an Oreo Brownie Milkshake made with chocolate soft-serve comes with an Oreo-rimmed cup, topped with a mini-ice cream cone and a brownie wedge.
Washington Nationals - The Bases Loaded Footlong Dog is an all-beef footlong hot dog topped with roasted peppers, crispy fried onions, butter pickle chips, fried potatoes, smoky bacon jam, chili, guacamole, fresh Pico de Gallo and cheese sauce.
Fans can also try the new Capitol Slugger, a half-smoke sausage topped with chili, crispy fried jalapeños and golden fried onions, served with warm cheese sauce for dipping.
Arizona Diamondbacks - The Take Me Out To The Ballgame Shake is made with everything fans know and love from their first ballpark visit in milkshake form -- a salted caramel shake, whipped cream, peanut butter sandwich cookies, Kit Kat Bars, and Cracker Jacks.
There's a new 9 x 9 x 9 Challenge -- which will be available at Citi Field, Citizens Bank Park, Coors Field, Daikin Park, Kauffman Stadium and Oracle Park -- which includes nine mini hotdogs and nine mini beers for nine innings. (not sure what the challenge is, but it's like $60.)
See the pics at USAToday.
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Today's Useless Fact of the Day - Scotland's national animal is the unicorn. Not a mythological nod—it was chosen because unicorns were believed to be the natural enemy of lions, which symbolized England.
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