Wednesday 3/6/24
Celebrate:
Alamo Day - did you remember it?
Discover What Your Name Means Day
National Dentist's Day
National Dress Day
National Frozen Food Day
National Oreo Cookie Day
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day
Stop Bad Service Day
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What’s the secret to a long-lasting marriage? According to a survey, it’s a two-year age gap, four kisses a day, and sex three times a week.
… Also: Sharing two hobbies, having three cuddles every 24 hours, saying at least one ‘I love you’ a day, and enjoying two romantic meals a month could also help ensure a lasting liaison. Researchers also discovered the husband and wife who will stay true to their ’til death us do part’ vow will likely have met through friends and tied the knot after 3½ years together. The study found the longest-lasting marriages involve a man who walked down the aisle at the age of 31 — two years and three months older than their partner.
… The first child will arrive two years and two months after the wedding.
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A poll of adults revealed the days we would most — and least — like to be born on. The best day to have a birthday is June 15. A January birthday is considered one of the worst times in the calendar to come into the world. Christmas Day was voted the worst day of the year for a birthday, followed by a leap year day on February 29, about half don't know what day to celebrate in a regular year.
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As Threads continues to add new features, Meta’s new microblogging app is gaining popularity. The latest data (from AppFigures) shows Threads’ global daily downloads tripling those of Twitter.
… Threads launched in July 2023, branding itself as a safer and more friendly alternative to Twitter. In five days, Threads hit 100 million sign-ups, allowing Instagram users to efficiently transfer their username and all of their data directly to the new microblogging app.
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In Portugal, a woman reported a suspicious box beneath her car. The bomb squad was called, and nearby homes were evacuated. After several hours, the cops came close enough to X-ray the box. It turned out to be filled with… chocolate pastries.
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A new survey for spring cleaning season looked at various chores and run-of-the-mill things we apparently find attractive now.
Single people between 18 and 45 were polled. Here are five unexpected activities you might want to add to your profile pics
1. Staying on top of chores. 91% find it attractive.
2. Knowing how to do laundry and doing it regularly, 82%.
3. Doing the dishes, 81%.
4. Being well-rounded in general. 91% want to see photos that show you are.
5. Cooking. 64% would rather see a profile pic of you in the kitchen than one of you in the gym.
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A market research company released a map that shows the most-searched-for snack in every U.S. state . . . and the results were pretty bland.
Rice Krispies Treats were #1 in 18 different states including Pennsylvania.
Doritos was the preferred snack in 16 states
Cheetos was the top snack in eight states, mostly in the south west.
So 42 of 50 states picked one of those three.
There were a few SLIGHTLY more unique picks:
Fritos and Chex Mix both carried three states
Lay's potato chips were the top pick in two states including New York.
New Jersey went with Cheerios.
That adds up to 51, because they included Washington, D.C. A few other favorites that didn't rank Number One, but made the Top Five in a number of states are: Goldfish, Pringles, Tostitos, Starburst, and Chips Ahoy.
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A music industry technician named Bob Heil passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 83.
You may not know his name, but you know his legacy, because he invented the Talk Box . . . you know, that device that produces those weird, robot-like vocal sounds on the Peter Frampton songs. But he's not the only artist who used it.
In fact, it was developed for Joe Walsh, who used it to great effect on "Rocky Mountain Way".
Here are the 5 best Talk Box songs:
1. "Show Me the Way", Peter Frampton
2. "Sweet Emotion", Aerosmith
3. "Rocky Mountain Way", Joe Walsh
4. "Livin' on a Prayer", Bon Jovi
5. "Do You Feel Like We Do", Peter Frampton
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Today's Useless Fact of the Day - Redheaded people need about 20% more anesthesia than people with other colors of hair . . . the gene mutation for red hair also affects the body's pain tolerance.
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