TODAY IS:
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National Anthem Day: Commemorates the day (March 3rd, 1931) the United States adopted “The Star Spangled Banner” as its National Anthem.
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World Wildlife Day: A day to celebrate the world’s wildlife and raise awareness of endangered species.
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International Irish Whiskey Day: A good day for a shot of Irish whiskey.
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Canadian Bacon Day: A good day for bacon and eggs.
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Cold Cuts Day: A good day for a sandwich.
Even though 42% of high school and college athletes are women – and women make up 40% of professional athletes, they only get 4% of sport media coverage. That’s about to change. Star female athletes Alex Morgan (soccer), Simone Manuel (swimming) Sue Bird (basketball), and Chloe Kim (snowboarding) have started their own media company. It’s called Togethxr – pronounced together. (Pop Sugar)
Have you ever played the numbers in your fortune cookie in the lottery? That strategy worked out for Ernesto Sorzano of North Carolina who won $500,000 in the Powerball lottery. (Food & Wine)
The robots are coming … Some fast food places are testing out automated ordering. Basically, when you go through the drive-thru, you will interact with a computer, who will greet you and take your order, rather than a human. (Food & Wine)
How old were you when you finally felt like a grown-up? 1,700 adults were asked that question in a new survey. And the #1 answer was . . . “I DON’T feel like a grown-up yet.”
13% of people said they still don’t feel like a true grown-up. The most common answers after that were at age 18, 20, 21, 25, and 30. Here are the OTHER top ten things that make us feel grown up . . .
1. Owning a home.
2. Getting your first a full-time job.
3. Moving out of your parents’ house.
4. Worrying about bills and finding ways to save.
5. Graduating from school.
6. Getting married.
7. Knowing your credit score.
8. Planning out your meals in advance.
9. Having kids.
10. Getting your driver’s license.
