6/28/25 & 6/29/25 - Summer Songs, Band-Aid Facts, and Onions
- bribriny
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
Saturday 6/28/25
Sunday 6/29/25
Celebrate:
Saturday
Bartender and Mixologist Day
Global Smurfs Day
Great American Campout
Great American Picnic Day
Insurance Awareness Day
International Body Piercing Day
INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY
National Celebrate Your Marriage Day
National Ceviche Day
National Tapioca Day
Paul Bunyan Day
Tau Day - tau, is equal to 2 pi, or roughly 6.28318
Sunday
Descendants' Day
Hug Holiday Day
Log Cabin Day
National Almond Buttercrunch Day
National Camera Day
National Waffle Iron Day
--
UltimateClassicRock.com ranked the best summer-themed rock songs that fit the bill.
Here are the Top 20:
1. "The Boys of Summer", Don Henley (1984)
2. "Summer in the City", The Lovin' Spoonful (1966)
3. "School's Out", Alice Cooper (1972)
4. "Vacation", The Go-Go's (1982)
5. "Mr. Blue Sky", Electric Light Orchestra (1978)
6. "Summer Breeze", Seals & Crofts (1972)
7. "California Girls", The Beach Boys (1965)
8. "Saturday in the Park", Chicago (1972)
9. "Summer of '69", Bryan Adams (1985)
10. "Hot Fun in the Summertime", Sly & the Family Stone (1969)
11. "Surfin' U.S.A.", The Beach Boys (1963)
12. "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay", Otis Redding (1968)
13. "Here Comes the Sun", The Beatles (1969)
14. "Lovely Day", Bill Withers (1977)
15. "Summer Nights", Van Halen (1986)
16. "Summertime Blues", The Who (1967)
17. "Rockaway Beach", Ramones (1977)
18. "Nightswimming", R.E.M. (1992)
19. "Holiday Road", Lindsey Buckingham (1983)
20. "Beautiful Girls", Van Halen (1979)
See their full list here.
–
A new poll by the band-aid brand Curad found the average adult suffers 35 scrapes and bruises each year. So, we're injuring ourselves right around three times a month.
Kids are even more injury prone. And when you count all those old injuries, the study found the average American racks up 4,000 cuts, scrapes, and bruises over the course of their life.
The most common reasons we injure ourselves are: We get distracted or aren't paying attention . . . general clumsiness . . . and kitchen-related incidents.
We also have plenty of near misses: 80% have almost injured themselves while using their phone. 32% said it's happened while walking and texting . . . 24% while talking on their phone . . . and 19% while scrolling through social media.
Last stat: The poll found one in four people worry about other people judging them as weak or sickly if they have a band-aid on. But at the other end of the spectrum, one in eight WANT you to ask about their injury.
--
The latest food trend on TikTok will make you cry. And not because it's funny . . . ridiculous . . . or sad. The tears are just automatic.
People on TikTok are savoring the deliciousness of raw onions. Some people are biting into them like an apple, which seems more like a challenge than a culinary hack. But others are more civilized.
You just slice a red onion horizontally so you have a flat piece. Then you add some lemon juice on top . . . drizzle olive oil over it . . . and add some salt, pepper, and various spices, like fresh dill or "Everything But the Bagel" seasoning, and finish it off with capers, balsamic, and jalapenos for some heat.
If you're worried about the "bite" of the raw onion, try soaking it in ice water first.
If you care, there's also a little cat-fighting on TikTok over who "invented" this concept. Not that it matters . . . no one on TikTok is the first person to dress an onion. Although, they could be the first to pretend like it's exciting.
--
A law student didn’t just cram for finals, they carved. Thousands of microscopic notes were meticulously etched onto the inside of a pen, transforming an everyday object into the ultimate cheat sheet. It’s a wild mix of desperation, ingenuity, and questionable ethics.
Authorities eventually caught on, but the effort behind this micro engraving act left everyone stunned. It’s like something out of a spy movie, except instead of saving the world, the mission was passing an exam. Either way, it’s a jaw dropping example of how far some people will go to avoid studying.
--
A beach in Maine is in the news for adding a free "Dog Library." Instead of books, it's got sticks and tennis balls you can borrow. Or if your dog falls in love with a certain stick or ball, you're allowed to take them home if you want.
--
An annual study on the best states for a summer road trip just came out. And Delaware, America's "First State," ranked LAST.
That isn't super shocking . . . it's so small that you could drive across the whole thing without even realizing it.
The study looks at 32 different factors in three categories: Costs . . . safety . . . and how many attractions or activities there are. Like national parks, amusement parks, beaches, lakes, and scenic drives.
The 10 best summer road trip states in 2025 are: Minnesota . . . New York . . . Ohio . . . Utah . . . Louisiana . . . Florida . . . Idaho . . . Texas . . . North Carolina . . . and Pennsylvania.
Louisiana is the cheapest road trip state . . . Idaho is the safest . . . and California has the most stuff to do.
–
Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is one of the biggest holidays of the year in the U.S., celebrating the birth of our nation. Americans go all out for the occasion, from elaborate parades to cookouts with extended family and friends. The National Retail Federation projects that this year American households will spend a collective $8.9 billion just on food for Fourth of July celebrations.
WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities based on how well they balance holiday cost and fun with 18 key metrics ranges from average beer and wine prices to duration of fireworks shows to the Fourth of July weather forecast.
Top 5 Cities for 4th of July Celebrations
Las Vegas, NV
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Minneapolis, MN
St. Paul, MN
The worst out of 1000.
Jersey City, NJ
Cleveland, OH
Laredo, TX
Aurora, CO
And the Worst - Newark, NJ
--
Comments