News; birthdays/events; punch the baby macacque; word of the day.

News; game: everybody knows; IF you get a tax refund...should you split it evenly with your spouse...and can they do anything they want with it? (funny story); first we had staycations, then sleepcations...now paincations?!?!

News; game: guess that lyric; do you know your 'diy' limits?; Brad's sfa fixing story.

News; game: password; will you go into someone's purse or nightstand to get something for them if they ask? many people won't!; goodbye/fun facts....national trading card day... Before the internet and even before television, one amazing way that people connected over certain topics was through trading cards. Printed on cardstock and originally tucked into gum packages or cigarette packages...in fact, in 1909 The American Tobacco Company issues its T206 baseball card series, including the scarce Honus Wagner card, which later becomes one of the most famous and valuable trading cards. In 1933 The Goudey Gum Company releases one of the first major baseball card sets...and by 1952 Topps issues its landmark 1952 baseball set with a format that strongly influences how sports trading cards are produced and collected.

News; birthdays/events; Buzzfeed list of some of the dumbest things you've heard people say; word of the day.

News; game: quiz; game: feud; watching The Olympics...most of them are under 30...what did other famous people accomplish before they turned 30...how about you?

News; besides a dog...have you ever been chased by a wild animal?; list of movies people think are way overrated...do you agree?; your favorite toy (from this list) reveals a lot about your personality.

News; Easter is coming up in 6 weeks...Good Housekeeping list of fun/interesting way to decorate eggs; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Banana Bread Day celebrates a perfect pairing of fruit plus bread. In 1929...Money was so tight during the Great Depression that people refused to throw away rotten food — thus ushering in the era of overly ripe bananas in banana bread. By 1930 baking soda and baking powder made banana bread and other quick breads standard features in American cookbooks. The release of Chiquita Banana's Recipe Book in 1950 further secured the banana bread's acceptance. No matter what time of year it is, enjoying a piece of banana bread fills us with instant feelings of comfort and joy.

News; birthdays/events; have you ever damaged your car by hitting something you own?;
word of the day.

News; everyday things that many people don't like to do because it scares them; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; electrical engineers say you really should unplug these appliances when not in use.

News; does your dog/cat watch TV...lots of cats are watching The Olympics especially the luge/bobsled events; game: songs about hearts; Reader's Digest list of things that annoy us...do any of these bother you?

News; hot sauce is the most polarizing condiment...what are our favorites?; game: is Ashley as smart a 5th grader?; goodbye/fun facts....national muffin day. Muffins are an essential morning staple for many people. They come in a variety of flavors, they're super easy to make, and they're fun to eat. English muffins have been whipped up in kitchens as far back as a thousand years ago in Wales, and American style muffins have been around since the 18th century. Today there are lots of variations like: cruffin which are flaky croissant-muffin hybrid, while duffins are a dense, cake-like donut-muffin ...and of course there are the muffin tops.

News; birthdays/events; Spring is just around the corner...what are you looking forward to?;
word of the day.

News; weekends/days off: alarm clocks or wake up naturally?; dumbest way you injured yourself recently (funny list); game: mindtrap.

News; funny dog escape/Olympics story; the amenenities of 'sleepcations'...but it'll cost you!; game: guess these TV show characters.

News; how long does it take us to determine if we like things....seconds? days? months?;
game: songs lyrics read by Brad; goodbye/fun facts....chocolate mint day, not only does chocolate help produce serotonin and dopamine, but the combination of that with mint also makes it an overall healthier candy. That's because mint is a powerful and aromatic herb that aids in digestion and freshens the breath. Combining mint with chocolate happened around the 19th century when chocolate alone was being manufactured as confectionary and for ice cream. In the 1940's, the creation of the York Peppermint Patty was announced, and this popular development made these two flavours combined, an absolute hit. Then in 1949 Junior Mints were introduced and...Andes Crème de Menthe Thins were introduced in 1950 by a Chicago candy maker...in 1953 Girl scouts begin selling Thin Mint cookies after their rise in popularity. So enjoy something minty today.

News; birthdays/events; what was your favorite store in the mall when you were 12?; word of the day.

News; game: celebrity trivia true or false?; besides workout equipment...what household items do you rarely use? (Work and Money list); Buzzfeed list of interesting/fun products that are quite handy.

News; game: think n sync; have you ever left the drive thru line? how long will you wait? (Ashley sfa); kiddies shows or movies you actually love to watch (even if the kids aren't around)

News; game: heart songs; restaurant pet peeves; goodbye/fun facts....Thumb Appreciation Day is a quirky little reminder that one of the hardest-working parts of the human body is also one of the most overlooked. ...it's the genuine MVP of everyday life. It helps open jars, hold a pen steady, zip a jacket, scroll a screen, carry bags, hold cups and utensils and snap (for most people except ashley) Made up of two bones, human thumbs are often called 'opposable thumbs' because they can be stretched opposite other fingers in order to help grip things easily....According to medical practitioners, thumbs can be rebuilt from any of the patient's big toes. A&B both have what's known as Hitchhiker's thumb (distal hyperextensibility) is a harmless, usually genetic, trait where the thumb bends backward 50 to 90 degrees at the top joint.

News; birthdays/events; has your cc/debit card ever been turned down when you knew there was money in the account? it even happens to famous people; word of the day.

News; Mardi Gras tossing out "new" beads; game: what are these video games by their sound?; biathalon is and odd winter Olympic sport...but they used to have some very bizzare sports that are no longer part of the games.

News; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; who has been stealing students items...camera reveals the thief (funny story); American names mean other things in other languages...what do 'Ashley and Brad' mean?

News; game: picture songs; best reason to start your day with breathing and stretching;
goodbye/fun facts....Fat Tuesday--The last day of Carnival and the day before Ash Wednesday, Fat Tuesday is the intertwining of a period of festivals and feasts that lead to a time of fasting and reflection--this enduring celebration has many traditions and deep roots around the world. Through time and culture, the practices of Lent and Carnival, Mardi Gras, and Shrove Tuesday have varied and become incorporated into regional customs. While the French didn't originate the medieval feast, they did put their stamp on it. From parades to beignets and colorful masks, the last day of Carnival is full of elaborate costumes and lavish food sure to hold the revelers over through a long fast....so laissez les bons temps rouler--let the good times roll!!

News; birthdays/events; feel good....Snoop Dogg at The Olympics; word of the day.

News; does your morning routine change seasonally or ever?; most of us don't want to pay for news...since it's almost all online now; Olympic Village has a Nutella dispensing machine!!!

News; when you ask for advice--do you already know the answer or are you truly seeking answers?; game: quiz; game: feud;

News; upworthy list of ridiculous 'social norms'; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national almond day. You can toss them in a salad, ground them into flour, use them for a healthy alternative to milk, or just munch on a few for an afternoon snack. Almonds are among the most versatile and delicious of nuts. Filled with vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber. Almonds appear in several passages of the Hebrew Bible--reflecting their early importance as a cultivated tree and symbol in the 6th century BC. Eighty percent of the world's almonds are grown in California. If you aren't a fan of eating almonds, try celebrating almonds in their other forms--like an almond-based lotion or shampoo, or perfume. If you suffer from dry, flaky, or irritated skin, you can apply almond oil or almond lotions to hydrate your skin and give you a dose of vitamin A.

News; birthdays/events; do you poke all the chocolate in the box? (Ashley does); word of the day.

News; is your car turning into a mobile storage bin? (funny list of things people keep in their car); game: what are these video games by their sounds; have you ever forgotten an important day/date?

News; game: Mind the Gap 1; game: mind the gap 2; do you look like your name?

News; if you had to get rid of one holiday each year what would it be?; UK supermarket introduces different baskets for single shoppers; goodbye/fun facts....National Cheddar Day--Cheddar Gorge on the edge of the village, Cheddar in Somerset, England, is home to the origin of cheddar cheese. The gorge has several caves that provide the perfect humidity and steady temperature for maturing the cheese. The popular cheese was first bought by the royal family and is said to have been brought to Britain by the Romans from the Cantal region of France. Joseph Harding, was central to the modernization and standardization of Cheddar cheese. He encouraged dairy hygiene and modern cheese-making techniques. The 'Joseph Harding method' was the first Cheddar production method based upon scientific principles. Cheddar cheese is the second most popular cheese, falling right under Mozzarella.