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Be safe out there! April 20th- 24th is Playground Safety Week- Here's a PSA

AI chatbots misdiagnose in over 80% of early medical cases, study finds https://archive.is/BmFHu

April 16th is National Librarian Day- Higher Attendance Than Movies:  In 2019, the average American adult took 10.5 trips to the public library, compared to only five trips to a movie theater. More Than McDonald's:  There are over 16,000 public library locations in the U.S., which outnumbers McDonald's restaurants. Please welcome the Librarian Comic-

Here are some fascinating facts about Tax Day: Astronauts File from Space:  Astronauts, including Apollo 13's Jack Swigert, have had to request tax extensions while in space. Free Food & Deals:  Many restaurants, such as Hardee's, Schlotzsky's, and Red Lobster, offer freebies or discounts on Tax Day. Surprising History:  Federal income tax was introduced in 1861 to fund the Civil W...

April 7th, we celebrate making beer legal again after prohibition!

Artemis 2 crew fixes toilet, can now pee in it https://www.astronomy.com/space-exploration/artemis-2-crew-fixes-toilet-can-now-pee-in-it/

8 Weeks in Europe For Free: Hidden Valley is Hiring 4 ‘Ranch-bassadors’ to Dress Up Euro Foods and Post About it https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/8-weeks-in-europe-for-free-hidden-valley-is-hiring-4-ranch-bassadors/

If there's one thing Tiger Woods has proven, it's that even the roughest setbacks can lead to the most unforgettable comebacks!

Study finds engagement rings increasingly seen as financial burden https://talkerresearch.com/study-finds-engagement-rings-increasingly-seen-as-financial-burden/ Every love story...deserves a sacrifice!

Midwest mom makes a ‘terrifying’ discovery after buying a Barbie doll for her daughter: ‘What is that?’ (Is Barbie trafficking illegal substances now?)

  Easter Baskets Are No Longer Just for Kids -- And Adults Are Ready to Admit It (two-thirds of North American adults say they deserve an Easter basket just as much as children do) https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/easter-baskets-are-no-longer-just-for-kids--and-adults-are-ready-to-admit-it-302721620.html

National Let's Laugh Day is celebrated annually on  March 19th  to encourage humor, relieve stress, and promote the health benefits of laughter. It is an unofficial holiday designed to take a break from the seriousness of daily life and share joy with others.

Robot Dogs Are Protecting Data Centers Now https://www.businessinsider.com/robot-dogs-quadruped-data-center-security-boston-dynamics-ghost-robotics-2026-3

You don't want to win this award~

If You Want to Stop Smoking, Try Magic Mushrooms https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/10/psilocybin-may-help-people-quit-smoking-new-research-finds/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=fark&ICID=ref_fark

March 10th- the day Alexander Graham Bell made the first phone call! Traditional landlines (copper-based) are being phased out globally, with major deadlines in the UK and US around late 2027 to 2029

Good coffee, good day? Most say it drives success and productivity  https://talkerresearch.com/good-coffee-good-day-most-say-it-drives-success-and-productivity/  Here's what you might be thinking....

Burger King’s Whopper Is Changing, Here’s How It May Taste Different  https://people.com/burger-kings-whopper-is-changing-11914609  Who will end up with burger bragging rights!?

After weeks of intense, daily emotional highs, adrenaline, and inspiring stories, the sudden return to normalcy can feel empty, causing a loss of purpose or a "mental crash".Here's the clinical diagnosis-

“Vogue” has declared 2026 the Year of the Buttcrack  https://www.vogue.com/article/2026-year-of-the-buttcrack  Here's a song to celebrate the gluteal cleft!

National Tootsie Roll Day is celebrated annually on  February 23  to honor the iconic chewy, chocolate-flavored candy invented by Leo Hirschfeld in 1907. The day commemorates the history of the treat, which was the first individually wrapped penny candy in the United States, with over 64 million produced daily.

National Love Your Pet Day – February 20, 2026  https://nationaltoday.com/national-love-your-pet-day/  Or as we call it, every day!

Major airline's flight delayed after ‘no smoking’ signs are discovered missing  https://www.foxnews.com/travel/major-airlines-flight-delayed-after-no-smoking-signs-discovered-missing  Here's audio from "DUH" airlines-

Random Acts of Kindness Day  is celebrated annually on  February 17  (in 2026, this falls on a Tuesday) to promote intentional, unselfish acts that brighten someone's day. Founded in 1995 by the  Random Acts of Kindness Foundation , it encourages spreading positivity through small gestures like paying for coffee, leaving notes, or volunteering.

‘Smart’ Underwear Tracks Gut Bacteria By Measuring Flatulence  https://studyfinds.org/smart-underwear-tracks-gut-bacteria-measuring-flatulence/