Saturday and Sunday 4/29 & 30/23
Celebrate:
Saturday
Astronomy Day
Eeyore's Birthday
Independent Bookstore Day
International Dance Day
National Go Birding Day
National Peace Rose Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Rebuilding Day
National Sense of Smell Day
Scampi Day
Viral Video Day
Save the Frogs Day
We Jump the World Day
World Healing Day
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
World Veterinary Day
World Wish Day
Zipper Day
Sunday
Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
Bugs Bunny Day
Day of the Child
Hairstyle Appreciation Day
International Jazz Day
Mother, Father Deaf Day
National Animal Advocacy Day
National Bubble Tea Day
National Honesty Day
National Military Brats Day
National Mr. Potato Head Day
National Oatmeal Cookie Day
National Pet Parent's Day
National Raisin Day
Spank Out Day
World Pinhole Photography Day
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What was the most "fun" age when you were a kid? The average answer in a new poll was nine years old. Then the average person felt like they lost their "sense of fun" at age 27, and fully shifted into boring adulthood.
People were asked to name the top things they miss about being a kid. Here are the ten most common answers . . .
1. Summer vacation, and other long breaks where your whole day was open.
2. Waking up without a care in the world.
3. No life admin, like bills.
4. Never having to cook. Your parents were basically like your personal chef.
5. Being taken care of when you were sick.
6. Waking up feeling excited on your birthday.
7. Spending lots of time outside.
8. Parks and playgrounds.
9. Getting pocket money, or an allowance.
10. Getting to see your best friends at school every day.
Here are a few more that made the Top 25: Watching cartoons . . . climbing trees . . . using coloring books . . . not worrying about money . . . and just the "newness" of everything, like getting excited the first time you flew on a plane.
The poll also looked at things kids do that grown-ups would like to emulate. The top answers were making more time for fun . . . seeing the best in people . . . and starting the day with positivity.
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We might finally know why bugs are attracted to lightbulbs. Basically, they're just really dumb and think any bright light is the direction of the sky.
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A study this week found people who take a ton of selfies might not actually be that vain. Selfies are just more likely to make us think "what a great EXPERIENCE" than "what a great SHOT." Somehow, we instinctively know that. And that's why we love taking them. They say some people ARE just vain though.
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Do you have a favorite song that you like to sing in the car? 2,000 people were surveyed to reveal the 40 best songs to sing along to during your next drive.
It's worth mentioning these are the results of a British poll so some of these choices might not be the ones you'd make. But hey, maybe these guys are onto something?
Here are the Top 10:
1. "Don't Stop Me Now", Queen
2. "Dancing Queen", ABBA
3. "Livin' on a Prayer", Bon Jovi
4. "Sweet Caroline", Neil Diamond
5. "Bat Out of Hell", Meatloaf
6. "Go Your Own Way", Fleetwood Mac
7. "Mr. Brightside", The Killers
8. "Sex on Fire", Kings of Leon
9. "Happy", Pharrell Williams
10. "Born to Run", Bruce Springsteen
https://swnsdigital.com/uk/2023/04/top-40-best-songs-to-sing-along-to-in-a-car/
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100-year-old sisters share 4 tips for staying mentally sharp as you age—and they don’t say crossword puzzles.
Ruth is almost 103, and her sister Shirley is 106.
Shirley says, “I don’t feel old, that’s the truth.” She’s still excited to learn new things, especially from books. I always did a lot of reading. That’s the best thing for your mind.”
Their other advice is to work. Being engrossed in what you do it very important.
Connect - the importance of family and a good marriage, and goocd friends.
Learn - adult classes at local colleges, theater, art, and literature. "There's always so much to learn."
Appreciate. Don't dwell on the negative.
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