Saturday 6/15/24
Sunday 6/16/24
Celebrate:
Saturday
Dog Dad's Day
Fly a Kite Day
Global Wind Day
Justice for Janitors Day
Magna Carta Day
National Electricity Day
National Kiss a Wookie Day
National Lobster Day
National Megalodon Day
National Smile Power Day
National American Citizenship Day
National Photography Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Juggling Day
Worldwide Day of Giving
Sunday
Family Awareness Day
Fresh Veggies Day
Husband Caregiver Day
International Day of the African Child
Ladies' Initiated in Baseball Day
National Cannoli Day
National Fudge Day
National Tortilla Day
National Turkey Lovers' Day
National Vinegar Day
No Orange Clothes Day
Wish Fulfilment Day
World Refil Day
World Sea Turtle Day
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According to Google Trends, the most-searched "Father's Day" sales are: Grills . . . tools . . . TVs . . . and then golfing and fishing equipment.
75% of dads say their ideal Father's Day is spent outdoors . . . doing stuff like hiking, camping, barbecuing, and fishing. And they prefer making food on a grill over going to a restaurant.
The most-searched "Father's Day" recipes are: Potato salad . . . egg salad . . . sourdough bread . . . French toast . . . and chocolate cake.
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A new survey of 3,000 people found which bands are America's Ultimate Dad Rock Band (and it's done by state):
1. Nickelback: 26% - Both NY and Pennsylvania
2. TIE: Van Halen and Blink-182: 12%
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers: 10%
5. Nirvana: 10%
6. Linkin Park: 8%
7. Guns N' Roses: 8%
8. Coldplay: 6%
9. Bon Jovi: 6%
10. Limp Bizkit: 2%
See their full list here.
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There are videos on TikTok of people slathering ketchup on Kit-Kats . . . yeah, the candy bar.
In one clip, a guy called it "damn tasty," and said, "Does the government know about this? This should be illegal . . . why does [this] work?"
In another clip, someone compared it to a chocolate-covered strawberry, but saltier, and tangier. They said it's worth trying, but they wouldn't eat it again. And one person took one bite and said, "No, I don't like it."
Despite the divisive response, the official social media accounts of Heinz and Kit-Kat are teasing a collab. They posted an image of a "KitKat-Chup" flavored candy bar, which is probably a joke. But these days, who knows.
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A popular World Heritage tourist site in China is in the news, after installing timers above the door of each bathroom stall. (They're at the Yungang Grottoes, featuring intricate cave art from 1,500 years ago.)
The timer starts when you walk in, so everyone waiting in line can see how long you've been in there. But officials claim they're NOT trying to rush anyone.
They say the timers are a new safety feature they added in case someone has a medical emergency and can't call for help.
The idea is if you've been in there 30 minutes, it's safe to assume you're not still using the bathroom.
They say they'd never kick someone out for taking too long, and there's no plan to institute a, quote, "time limit such as five or 10 minutes." But some people still think it's weird, and that you'd naturally feel rushed.
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"Bad" smells people enjoy is classic internet fodder. Gasoline might be the most popular answer Reddit recently flipped it around. What's a "GOOD" smell most people love, but you hate? Here are the top answers from the internet . . .
1. Coffee. A surprising number of people said they just don't get the appeal.
2. Perfume or cologne. Especially too much of it.
3. Potpourri. Or those cinnamon pinecones people put out for the holidays.
4. Parmesan cheese. Someone said it smells like vomit.
5. Lavender. That one's tough because it's used in a lot of stuff now.
6. Fresh-cut grass. Some said they're allergic, others just think it smells gross.
7. Cooked eggs. It smells like you made breakfast and farted the whole time.
8. Bathroom air fresheners. A lot of people said fake fruit smells in general.
9. Truffles. You either love them or hate them.
10. New car smell. It gives a lot of people a headache. (well it is toxic)
See the thread here
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A 53-year-old man in Las Vegas named Donald Malone tried to rob a bank two weeks ago . . . and instead of passing a paper note to the clerk, he showed them a pre-written note on an iPad. It said, "Give me large bills only, don't try anything and don't give any trackers or dye packs."
The teller activated a silent alarm, and another worker approached her station. The robber got spooked, and ran off.
The next morning, Donald brought his iPad to another bank to try again. This time, it said, "I am heavily armed. Don't move and don't be suspicious, and [act] like nothing is going on." The teller handed over nearly $1,000 in cash.
The police caught up with Donald and charged him with robbery, burglary, and attempted robbery. They also confiscated the iPad.
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People on social media are talking about which women were the "it" celebrity crushes at various times, and this seems to be the consensus:
1. 1950s: Marilyn Monroe
2. 1960s: Raquel Welch. Or Tina Louise (Ginger on "Gilligan's Island").
3. 1970s: Farrah Fawcett. Or Lynda Carter. Or Dolly Parton.
4. 1980s: Cindy Crawford. Or Jennifer Connelly. Or Kelly LeBrock. Or Heather Locklear. Or Tawny Kitaen.
5. 1990s: Pamela Anderson. Or Carmen Electra. Or Jennifer Love Hewitt. There's also Danielle Fishel . . . a.k.a. Topanga from "Boy Meets World".
6. 2000s: Britney Spears. Or Salma Hayek. Or later, Megan Fox into the 2010s.
7. 2010s: Emma Watson. Or Selena Gomez. Or Margot Robbie. Or Emilia Clarke. Or Scarlett Johansson.
8. 2020s: Jenna Ortega. Or Sydney Sweeney. Or Dua Lipa. But it's probably too early to say.
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How often are COMEDIANS voted as "People" magazine's Sexiest Man Alive? The answer is NOT ENOUGH. And Will Ferrell wants to change that.
At the "Despicable Me 4" premiere yesterday, Will told "People" magazine that he's planting the seeds to be on the cover. He dressed as a "sexy, soccer-playing villain" in an Adidas track suit with a popped collar.
And he said, quote, "You guys never have comedians. So get it going internally, all right? Sexiest Man."
The last funny guy to be on the cover was Paul Rudd in 2021. Then back in 2014, it was Chris Hemsworth, if he counts?
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