Birthdays come once a year, but many people make the most of it with free food and drinks. Read on to find out where you can spend your special day collecting free items, including coffees, cheesecakes and more. Below are some of the different companies offering birthday freebies, listed in alphabetical order. PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT, 101 YEARS OLD, CELEBRATES HIS …
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Calendar alert for all food lovers: National Taco Day has been rescheduled. National Taco Day was previously observed on Oct. 4, but it will now be celebrated on the first Tuesday in October, Taco Bell and the National Day Calendar announced Tuesday. This change means that National Taco Day will always be on “Taco Tuesday,” according to a news release. …
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APP USERS: Click here to get the quiz! The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current news and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights the fall season, presidents’ families, American history and animals — plus a few other surprises. Can you get all …
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Friday the 13th has long been considered an unlucky or strange day by various cultures around the world. Here’s a quick look at 13 facts about how Friday the 13th and the number 13 are viewed in popular culture, the superstitious fear around the day and notable historical events that happened on what many believe is an ill-fated day. Friday …
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For many, Halloween is the biggest holiday of the year, so it warrants a huge party full of spooky decor, creepy cuisine and all your friends and family. This list of Halloween party decorations can help you throw the party you’ve always wanted, with decor options for every room. To get most of the items on our list shipped to …
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Health officials in Virginia are investigating a surge of brutal gastrointestinal illnesses reported in children who were at a popular lake over Memorial Day weekend, with a number of them ending up in a hospital. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) says that some people who were in the water at Lake Anna have been diagnosed withEscherichia coli(E. coli) infections, …
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Is your dad one of those dads who like the shiniest, newest technology? Well, we’ve got a list of 10 gadgets and gizmos he’s sure to love. There’s something for Apple product dads, gamers, cameramen and everything in between. On our list are budget-friendly options all the way up to top-tier technology for anyone looking to splurge on their dad’s …
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Father’s Day is a wonderful holiday meant to celebrate all the great dads in the world. But if you have a dad that buys himself whatever he wants, when he wants it, picking out the right gift for the occasion can be stressful. So, if your dad already has everything, we’ve got 15 unique gifts he probably hasn’t bought himself …
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If hiking, biking or scaling a mountainside is Dad’s idea of fun, then this gift guide is for you. Consider a gift that will cater to his adventurous spirit and provide practical tools and inspiration for his outdoor pursuits. From action cameras to survival tools, here are five gift ideas on Amazon for the adventure-seeking dad. A BEER FLIGHT, CHOCOLATE …
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A prominent Catholic group will hold its annual Memorial Day Mass on Monday, after the Biden administration’s National Park Service reversed course and granted a permit following a legal threat. Last week, the National Park Service (NPS) denied a permit for the Knights of Columbus to hold its annual religious service at the Poplar Grove National Cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia, …
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