Monday 8/29/22
Celebrate:
According to Hoyle Day - dedicated to remembering Edmond Hoyle, who passed away on today's date in 1769, and is dedicated to playing games according to the rules.
Chop Suey Day - American Chinese Dish
Individual Rights Day
International Day Against Nuclear Tests
Lemon Juice Day
More Herbs, Less Salt Day
Motorist Consideration Monday
National Swiss Winegrowers Day
Potteries Bottle Oven Day
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The Video Music Awards were handed out last night. Did your favorite win?
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A New term, new trend. Quiet Quitting. “quiet quit” her job. You limit your work to your contract hours. Nothing more, nothing less.
As “quiet quitters” defend their choice to take a step back from work, company executives and workplace experts argue that although doing less might feel good in the short-term, it could harm your career—and your company—in the long run.
The decision to step away from “hustle culture” can cause tension between employees and company executives, and can also cause a rift between fellow colleagues who may have to pick up the slack. “Whether people feel like their coworkers are committed to quality work can affect the performance of the organization and cause friction inside teams and organizations,” says Jim Harter, Chief Scientist for Gallup’s workplace management practice.
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A new poll asked people which breakfast foods are the most overrated . . . underrated . . . and "appropriately rated."
You'd THINK that the most divisive foods would be the trendy new "healthy" options. And that's true . . . but a surprising number of people also said BACON is overrated.
Over 10,000 people voted in the poll, and here's how the foods are ranked . . . from MOST- to least-overrated:
1. Avocado Toast . . . 57% said it's overrated.
2. Smoothie Bowls . . . 53%
3. Bacon . . . 36%. Maybe it's just that people think bacon already gets a lot of love. 49% said it's appropriately rated, and only 13% said its underrated.
4. Donuts . . . 33%
5. Yogurt Parfaits . . . 32%
6. A tie between Cereal and Biscuits & Gravy, which are both at 30%.
8. Oatmeal . . . 29%
9. Scrambled Eggs . . . 26%
10. Eggs Benedict . . . 25%
11. Grits . . . 24%
12. Pancakes . . . 23%. They're the most "appropriately rated."
13. French Toast . . . 22%
14. Breakfast Burritos . . . 21%. They're the most UNDERRATED.
15. Cinnamon Rolls . . . 20%
16. Croissants . . . 19%
17. A tie between Bagels & Cream Cheese and Muffins, which are both at 18%.
19. A tie between Waffles and Hash Browns, which are both at 14%.
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Murder hornets are getting a new name. (Yikes they are big)
The Entomological Society of America announced that the Asian giant hornet . . . a.k.a. the murder hornet . . . will now be known as the "northern giant hornet." They said, "[Having] 'Asian' in the name of a pest insect can unintentionally bolster anti-Asian sentiment."
Also, monarch butterflies are now listed as an endangered species.
Some of the largest contributing factors include significant loss of milkweed habitat and growth, as well as an increased use of herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals.
So..try not to use toxic chemicals in your yard, plant native Milkweed, Create a Monarch Way-Station where they can lay eggs.
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Actress Joey King has shaved her head THREE TIMES . . . for "The Dark Knight Rises", "Wish I Was Here", and the Hulu series "The Act". And she recommends it.
Quote, "I think every woman should [shave their head] at least once in their life. I've never felt more free or more in tune with my beauty. I couldn't hide behind my hair."
She adds, quote, "A lot of people made fun of me when I had my head shaved. A lot of people said really mean things. But when I had short hair, I actually felt more confident; I felt very powerful."
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Today's Useless Fact of the Day - An adult white rhino can produce as much as 50 pounds of poop in one day.
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