Have YOU heard that World War 1 started because of a wrong turn, a sandwich, and the worst luck in history?
STAY TUNED!

SEGMENT 1: THE FEATURE OF THE DAY

What if I told you that World War 1 – the war that killed 20 million people – started because an assassin stopped for lunch?

July 28th, 1914, exactly one month after the assassination that triggered WWI. Here’s the insane part: Archduke Franz Ferdinand was supposed to be safe. The first assassination attempt that day failed when a bomb bounced off his car. After that, Ferdinand was taking a different, secret route through Sarajevo.

But his driver got lost and made a wrong turn directly in front of a delicatessen where 19-year-old Gavrilo Princip was eating a sandwich! Princip couldn’t believe his luck – the target he’d failed to kill earlier literally drove right up to him. He stepped out, fired two shots, and accidentally started the deadliest conflict in human history.

So World War 1 happened because a teenager finished his lunch at exactly the wrong moment. Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time!

SEGMENT 2: NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY MADNESS

Did you know that chocolate was once so valuable it was used as currency, and milk chocolate was invented by accident?

July 28th is National Milk Chocolate Day! For over 3,000 years, chocolate was only available as a bitter drink. The Aztecs literally used cocoa beans as money – you could buy a turkey for 100 beans!

Milk chocolate was created in 1875 when Swiss chocolatier Daniel Peter was trying to make chocolate last longer without spoiling. He accidentally mixed condensed milk into his chocolate formula, creating the creamy, sweet taste we love today. His neighbor Henri Nestlé helped perfect the process – yes, THAT Nestlé!

So every time you bite into a Hershey’s bar, you’re eating a 150-year-old “mistake” that became a billion-dollar industry!

SEGMENT 3: THE EIFFEL TOWER’S SECRET MISSION

What if France’s most famous landmark was actually built as a giant radio antenna and almost got torn down?

July 31st, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was completed for the Paris World’s Fair. It was supposed to be temporary – just a 20-year exhibit that would be demolished in 1909.

The only reason it wasn’t destroyed was because Gustave Eiffel secretly built a radio transmitter on top! When wireless communication became crucial for the military, the tower became too valuable to tear down. During World War 1, it intercepted enemy communications and helped win battles!

So Paris’s romantic symbol of love was actually a giant spy antenna that saved France from being demolished. Not exactly the love story you’d expect!

SEGMENT 4: NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY SURPRISE

Imagine serving cheesecake to Olympic athletes as a performance-enhancing superfood!

July 30th is National Cheesecake Day, and here’s something crazy – cheesecake is over 4,000 years old! Ancient Greeks served it to athletes during the first Olympic Games in 776 BC because they believed it gave them strength and energy.

The original “cheesecake” was actually made from goat cheese, flour, and honey, formed into patties and baked on hot stones. Greek athletes would eat it before competing because they thought it was the ultimate power food. They weren’t entirely wrong – it’s packed with protein and carbs!

So modern bodybuilders and ancient Olympians had the same idea about cheesecake being the perfect workout fuel. Some things never change!

SEGMENT 5: NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY FLIP

What if I told you that Friendship Day was invented by a greeting card company and nobody wanted to celebrate it?

August 1st is National Friendship Day! It was created in 1930 by Hallmark founder Joyce Hall, who thought people needed a special day to buy cards for their friends.

The holiday was such an obvious cash grab that people boycotted it! Americans ignored it completely until the 1990s when social media made friendship celebration trendy again. Now it’s huge in other countries – India alone has over 100 million Friendship Day posts annually!

So a holiday that Americans rejected as too commercial became one of the world’s biggest social media phenomena. That’s friendship for you – it finds a way!

OUTRO: And that’s all for today’s edition of Have YOU heard? PLEASE leave a comment if you learned something absolutely mind-boggling today! 🧐
I’m Troy W. Hudson, the voice over with personality! Until next time, STAY CURIOUS!

SOURCES:
* Historical Records: World War I timeline and Franz Ferdinand assassination (June 28, 1914 – exactly one month before July 28)
* National Day Calendar: National Milk Chocolate Day (July 28), National Cheesecake Day (July 30), National Friendship Day (August 1)
* Paris Historical Archives: Eiffel Tower completion (July 31, 1889)
* Ancient Olympic records and food history sources
* Various historical fact-checking sources for verification

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Troy W. Hudson

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Have YOU heard that Neil Armstrong almost didn’t make it back from the moon because of a broken switch and a felt-tip pen? STAY TUNED!

## SEGMENT 1: THE FEATURE OF THE DAY

What if I told you that humanity’s greatest achievement almost became our greatest disaster because of a tiny broken switch?

July 21st, 1969 – after Neil Armstrong took his famous first steps on the moon, he and Buzz Aldrin discovered their lunar module’s engine switch was broken. They were literally stranded on the moon with no way to fire up their rockets to get home. Mission Control was in panic mode.

Buzz Aldrin saved the entire mission with a felt-tip pen! He jammed the pen into the broken switch mechanism and it worked perfectly. That 39-cent pen prevented the two astronauts from being stuck on the moon forever.

So the most expensive space mission in history was saved by office supplies! Talk about thinking outside the rocket ship!

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## SEGMENT 2: JUNK FOOD JACKPOT

Imagine a day where eating terrible food for you is actually encouraged by the government!

July 21st is National Junk Food Day, and here’s the crazy part – it was actually created by food companies in the 1980s to boost sales during the summer slump. But it backfired spectacularly!

Instead of increasing junk food sales, the day made people more aware of how much processed food they were eating. Health advocates hijacked the day to promote awareness about nutrition, turning it into the opposite of what companies wanted!

So National Junk Food Day actually made people eat LESS junk food. That’s what you call a delicious irony!

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## SEGMENT 3: AMELIA EARHART’S FINAL FLIGHT

What if the world’s most famous missing person actually survived her crash and lived under a different identity?

July 24th, 1897, Amelia Earhart was born. Her mysterious disappearance in 1937 remains unsolved, but recent evidence suggests she didn’t die in the Pacific Ocean as everyone thought.

In 2012, a photo was discovered in the National Archives showing a woman and man on a Japanese dock that forensic experts believe could be Earhart and her navigator. The photo was taken after their supposed death date, suggesting they were captured and held prisoner.

So aviation’s greatest mystery might not be about a crash, but about a rescue that never happened!

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## SEGMENT 4: NATIONAL HAMMOCK DAY MADNESS

Did you know that hammocks were originally military equipment that accidentally created the perfect nap?

July 22nd is National Hammock Day! Hammocks were invented by the Mayans over 1,000 years ago, but they became famous when Christopher Columbus brought them back to Europe as ship equipment.

Sailors slept in hammocks because they prevented you from falling out of bed during storms. But here’s the kicker – hammocks naturally rock with a ship’s motion, which triggers the same brain response as being rocked as a baby, making you fall asleep faster!

So Columbus accidentally imported the ultimate sleep hack while trying to solve a practical problem. No wonder everyone wants a hammock in their backyard!

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## SEGMENT 5: THE SCOPES TRIAL SHOCKER

Picture this: A teacher gets arrested for teaching science, and it launches the trial of the century!

July 21st, 1925, the Scopes “Monkey Trial” ended in Tennessee. John Scopes was prosecuted for teaching evolution in school, which was illegal at the time.

Here’s the twist – Scopes never actually taught evolution! The whole trial was a publicity stunt. Local businessmen convinced Scopes to get arrested to bring attention and money to their small town. He agreed to be the fall guy even though he was just a substitute gym teacher who barely knew the biology curriculum!

So the most famous science vs. religion trial in American history was actually just a marketing scheme that got way out of hand!

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**OUTRO:**

And that’s all for this week’s edition of Have YOU heard? PLEASE leave a comment if you learned something absolutely bananas today! 🧐

I’m Troy W. Hudson, the voice over with personality! Until next time, STAY CURIOUS!

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## SOURCES:
– NASA Archives: Apollo 11 moon landing details (July 21, 1969)
– National Day Calendar: National Junk Food Day (July 21), National Hammock Day (July 22)
– Historical Records: Amelia Earhart birth (July 24, 1897) and disappearance theories
– Court Records: Scopes Trial conclusion (July 21, 1925)
– Various historical fact-checking sources for verification

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Troy W. Hudson

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Have YOU heard that a 21-year-old outlaw’s death sparked one of America’s greatest legends, but the truth might shock you? STAY TUNED!

SEGMENT 1: THE FEATURE OF THE DAY
What if I told you that Billy the Kid, America’s most famous outlaw, might have faked his own death?
On July 14th, 1881, Sheriff Pat Garrett claimed he shot and killed the notorious Billy the Kid in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. The 21-year-old had allegedly killed eight men and terrorized the Southwest. But here’s where it gets wild – the room was pitch black, Garrett couldn’t see who he was shooting, and the body was buried immediately without proper identification.
Multiple witnesses later claimed Billy the Kid survived and lived under a different name for decades. Some historians believe Garrett and Billy staged the whole thing because they were actually friends, and Billy wanted out of his life of crime.
So that legendary gunfight that made Billy the Kid a Wild West icon? It might have been the greatest hoax in American history!

SEGMENT 2: BASTILLE DAY BONKERS
Picture this: A medieval fortress falls to angry French citizens, but they only found seven prisoners inside – and most of them didn’t even want to leave!
July 14th, 1789 – Bastille Day! Hundreds of Parisians stormed the infamous Bastille prison, expecting to free hundreds of political prisoners suffering under the king’s tyranny.
When they broke down the doors, they found exactly seven prisoners: four forgers, two lunatics, and one aristocrat who had been imprisoned at his family’s request. The “lunatics” were actually quite comfortable and didn’t want to leave their cozy cells!
So France’s greatest symbol of revolution was basically an expensive old-folks home with questionable residents!

SEGMENT 3: MAC AND CHEESE MADNESS
What do Thomas Jefferson, a missing cookbook, and your favorite comfort food have in common?
July 14th is National Mac and Cheese Day, but this cheesy celebration has presidential origins! Thomas Jefferson became obsessed with a pasta dish he tried in Paris and brought a pasta machine back to America in 1789.
Jefferson’s enslaved chef, James Hemings, was actually the mastermind behind adapting the recipe. Hemings trained in French cuisine and created what we now know as mac and cheese by combining Jefferson’s pasta obsession with American cheese-making techniques.
So every time you dig into that creamy, cheesy goodness, you’re eating a dish that helped make America… well, America!

SEGMENT 4: SPACE SPECTACULAR
Imagine taking a photo that changes how humanity sees an entire planet forever.
July 14th, 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft did something incredible – it took the first close-up photos of Pluto after traveling 3 billion miles over nine years.
Those images revealed Pluto has a giant heart-shaped feature on its surface! Scientists nicknamed it “Tombaugh Regio” after Clyde Tombaugh, who discovered Pluto in 1930. The heart is actually two different colored regions that just happen to look like the perfect Valentine!
Who knew the most distant “planet” in our solar system was literally wearing its heart on its sleeve… or surface!

SEGMENT 5: GERALD FORD’S WILD RIDE
What if the man who became President never wanted to be President, never wanted to be Vice President, and only ran for one office in his entire political career?
July 14th, 1913, Gerald Ford was born in Nebraska. He’s the only person in U.S. history to serve as both President and Vice President without being elected to either position!
Ford only ever ran for one office – House Representative – which he won 13 times! He became Vice President when Spiro Agnew resigned, then became President when Nixon resigned. Talk about being in the right place at the right time… twice!
Gerald Ford: America’s ultimate accidental politician who stumbled his way to the top job!

Watch, Learn and Enjoy!

Troy W. Hudson

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Have YOU heard that July 11th is the one day a year when grown adults will literally line up around the block to get a free cup of artificially colored ice that makes their tongues turn purple? STAY TUNED!

SEGMENT 1: FEATURE OF THE DAY – The Great Slurpee Phenomenon

Hold onto your brain freeze, folks! July 11th is National 7-Eleven Day, and here’s what makes this absolutely bonkers: Since 2002, 7-Eleven has given away FREE Slurpees on their birthday, and people go COMPLETELY INSANE for it!

We’re talking about a frozen drink that’s basically sugar water, artificial flavoring, and enough food coloring to paint a small house. But every July 11th, millions of adults abandon all dignity and stand in lines longer than Black Friday shoppers – just to get a free cup of liquid that will turn their tongue the color of a cartoon character!

7-Eleven was founded in 1927 as an icehouse storefront in Dallas, Texas, and was originally called “Tote’m Stores” – which sounds like something you’d name a storage unit! Now they’re celebrating their 98th birthday by convincing the entire country that brain freeze is a good thing. The psychology is brilliant: take something that costs 99 cents, make it free for one day, and watch grown humans lose their minds over frozen corn syrup!

Source: 7-Eleven official website, National Today

SEGMENT 2: NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION – National French Fry Day (July 13th)

July 13th is National French Fry Day! Here’s the kicker: Americans eat more than 4.5 billion pounds of French fries each year – that’s enough fries to build a golden, crispy mountain that would make Mount Rushmore jealous!

But wait, it gets better! French fries aren’t even French! They were actually invented in Belgium, but American soldiers during World War I called them “French fries” because the Belgian army spoke French. So we’ve been calling them by the wrong name for over 100 years! It’s like if we called hamburgers “German patties” because we first had them from a German-speaking chef!

Source: National Day Calendar, Fox News

SEGMENT 3: THIS DAY IN HISTORY – Live Aid: The World’s Biggest Concert (July 13, 1985)

July 13, 1985, was the day Live Aid made history! This massive benefit concert happened simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London AND JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, with an estimated 1.5 billion people watching on TV worldwide.

Here’s what’s absolutely mind-blowing: Live Aid was basically the world’s first global streaming event, except instead of Netflix, it was live satellite feeds! The concert featured everyone from Queen to Madonna to Led Zeppelin, and it raised over $100 million for Ethiopian famine relief. Phil Collins literally performed at BOTH venues by flying on the Concorde jet between London and Philadelphia on the same day. Talk about frequent flyer miles!

Source: OnThisDay.com, Britannica, History.com

SEGMENT 4: QUIRKY FACT – The Pina Colada’s Secret History

July 10th is also National Pina Colada Day! But here’s the twist – nobody can agree on who actually invented this tropical drink. Puerto Rico has THREE different bartenders who all claim to have created it in the 1950s!

The most famous story involves bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero, who supposedly spent three months perfecting the recipe in 1954. That’s dedication! He was basically the Thomas Edison of tropical cocktails, except instead of light bulbs, he was perfecting the perfect blend of coconut, pineapple, and rum!

Source: TodayIFoundOut.com research

SEGMENT 5: DAYS OF THE YEAR SPECIAL – World Population Day (July 11th)

July 11th is World Population Day! This day was established to focus attention on the urgency of population issues. Here’s a mind-boggling fact: the world’s population grows by about 83 million people every year!

To put that in perspective, that’s like adding an entire Germany to Earth every single year! At current growth rates, we’re adding about 227,000 new people to the planet every day. That’s a lot of birthday parties to keep track of!

Source: DaysOfTheYear.com

SEGMENT 6: BONUS HISTORICAL TIDBIT – The Birth of Wyoming (July 10, 1890)

July 10, 1890, was when Wyoming became the 44th state! But here’s what makes Wyoming special – it was the first state to grant women the right to vote, earning it the nickname “The Equality State.”

Wyoming was so progressive about women’s rights that when they applied for statehood, Congress told them they had to take away women’s voting rights to join the Union. Wyoming’s response? “We’ll stay out of the Union for 100 years rather than come in without our women!” Now THAT’S standing up for what’s right!

Source: NationalToday.com and Wyoming State Archives

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Troy W. Hudson

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Have YOU heard that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the exact same day – July 4th, 1826 – exactly 50 years after signing the Declaration of Independence? STAY TUNED!

SEGMENT 1: FEATURE OF THE DAY – The Spooky Presidential Coincidence

Here’s something that’ll give you goosebumps! John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two of our founding fathers who helped create America, BOTH died on July 4th, 1826 – exactly 50 years to the day after they signed the Declaration of Independence!

But wait, it gets weirder! Adams’ last words were reportedly “Thomas Jefferson still survives” – except Jefferson had actually died earlier that same day! Talk about cosmic timing!

Source: Multiple historical records including Mount Vernon archives

SEGMENT 2: NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION – National Country Music Day (July 4th)

Speaking of July 4th, did you know it’s also National Country Music Day? That’s right – we’re celebrating both America’s independence AND the music that makes us want to drive pickup trucks we don’t own!

Country music and patriotism go together like barbecue and… well, more barbecue! So this July 4th, you can legally blast both “The Star-Spangled Banner” AND “Friends in Low Places” without anyone questioning your musical taste!

Source: National Day Calendar

SEGMENT 3: THIS DAY IN HISTORY – The First July 4th Celebration (1777)

The tradition of setting off fireworks on the 4 of July began in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, during the first organized celebration of Independence Day. Ship’s cannon fired a 13-gun salute in honor of the 13 colonies.

So basically, Americans looked at their brand-new country and said, “You know what this needs? EXPLOSIONS!” And thus began our beautiful, loud, and slightly dangerous tradition of celebrating freedom with things that go BOOM!

Source: OnThisDay.com

SEGMENT 4: QUIRKY FACT – Hot Dog Eating Contest Origins

The famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest started in 1916 when four immigrants wanted to prove who was the most patriotic American. Their brilliant solution? See who could eat the most hot dogs!

Current world record holder Joey Chestnut can eat 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes. That’s more than 7 hot dogs per minute! At that pace, he could probably eat a entire ballpark concession stand before the seventh-inning stretch!

Source: TodayIFoundOut.com research

SEGMENT 5: DAYS OF THE YEAR SPECIAL – International Plastic Bag Free Day (July 3rd)

July 3rd is International Plastic Bag Free Day! It’s the perfect time to remember that plastic bags are like that house guest who overstays their welcome – they stick around for about 1,000 years!

The good news? You can celebrate by using reusable bags, which makes you both environmentally conscious AND strong enough to carry 47 grocery items in one trip like some kind of shopping superhero!

Source: DaysOfTheYear.com

SEGMENT 6: BONUS FACT – America’s Birthday Cake Tradition

Did you know that the tradition of birthday cake actually makes July 4th the biggest “birthday party” in America? We’re literally celebrating our country’s 249th birthday this year!

The largest birthday cake ever made for America was in 1976 for the Bicentennial – it was 60 feet long and weighed over 69,000 pounds! That’s enough cake to feed every single person in a small town… twice! Now THAT’S what I call a proper birthday celebration!

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Troy W. Hudson

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## SEGMENT 1: FEATURE OF THE DAY – Ruth’s Perfect Replacement

On June 23, 1917, Babe Ruth got ejected from a Red Sox game after punching an umpire who called his first pitch a ball. His replacement, Ernie Shore, entered the game and retired all 26 batters he faced! The baserunner from Ruth’s walk got caught stealing, so Shore technically threw a perfect game. Talk about making the most of your opportunity!

*Source: Baseball Hall of Fame archives*

## SEGMENT 2: National Pink Day Celebration

Today, June 23rd, is National Pink Day! This color was actually considered masculine until the 1940s – pink was deemed “strong and decisive” for boys while blue was “delicate and dainty” for girls. The switch happened after WWII when department stores flipped the script for marketing reasons. Fashion is fickle!

*Source: National Day Calendar*

## SEGMENT 3: The Great Emu War

On June 23, 1932, Australia declared war on… emus! Yes, actual birds! After WWI, soldiers were given farmland, but 20,000 emus invaded and destroyed crops. The military deployed machine guns and soldiers to fight the birds. The emus won! They scattered when shot at and regrouped elsewhere. Australia literally lost a war to flightless birds!

*Source: OnThisDay.com historical records*

## SEGMENT 4: The Typewriter’s Birthday

June 23, 1868, marked the patent of the first practical typewriter by Christopher Sholes. Here’s a weird fact: he deliberately designed the QWERTY keyboard to slow typists down because the early machines would jam if you typed too fast! We’re still using his “intentionally inefficient” design 157 years later!

*Source: TodayIFoundOut.com*

## SEGMENT 5: Shakespeare’s Theater Burns Down

On June 29, 1613, London’s famous Globe Theatre burned down during a performance of Shakespeare’s “Henry VIII.” A cannon fired during the play ignited the thatched roof! No one was hurt, but one man’s pants caught fire and had to be put out with ale. Now that’s emergency beverage service!

*Source: DaysoftheYear.com*

## SEGMENT 6: National Camera Day Focus

June 29th is National Camera Day! The first photograph ever taken required an 8-hour exposure time in 1826. Today’s smartphones can take 4K video at 60 frames per second. That’s technological progress! Your phone’s camera has more computing power than entire universities had in the 1960s. Say cheese to science!

*Source: DaysoftheYear.com*

## SEGMENT 7: Summer Solstice Dad Jokes

This week we celebrated the summer solstice – the longest day of the year! You know what that means? More time for terrible puns! Why don’t solar panels ever get tired? Because they’re always current! And why is the sun so good at comedy? Because it always rises to the occasion! I know, I know… I’ll see myself out before sunset!

*Source: U.S. Naval Observatory*

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Troy W. Hudson

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Have YOU heard? On June 16, 1963, a woman soared into space, proving the cosmos isn’t just for cosmonauts—guess who? STAY TUNED

SEGMENT 1: Feature of the Day – Valentina Tereshkova’s Cosmic Adventure!

Have YOU heard? On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space, orbiting Earth 48 times aboard Vostok 6! This 26-year-old Soviet cosmonaut spent nearly three days in space, outflying all U.S. astronauts combined at the time. Talk about a stellar trailblazer! 

Source: history.com

SEGMENT 2: National Day Calendar – National Fudge Day!

June 16, 2025, is National Fudge Day! This sweet holiday celebrates the creamy, chocolatey treat born in the U.S. in the late 19th century. Whip up a batch of fudge or visit a candy shop to indulge in this gooey delight! 

Source: nationaldaycalendar.com

SEGMENT 3: OnThisDay.com – Lincoln’s Iconic Speech

On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln delivered his “House Divided” speech in Springfield, Illinois, warning that a nation split on slavery could not stand. This bold address catapulted him toward the presidency. Honest Abe? More like Prophet Abe! 

Source: onthisday.com

SEGMENT 4: TodayIFoundOut.com – The Great Chicago Fire Myth

Did you know the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, starting around June 16 in legend, wasn’t caused by Mrs. O’Leary’s cow? The tale of a clumsy bovine kicking over a lantern was debunked—likely a reporter’s invention. The real cause? Still a mystery! 

Source: todayifoundout.com

SEGMENT 5: International Sushi Day

June 18, 2025, is International Sushi Day! This tasty holiday celebrates the art of sushi, from nigiri to maki rolls. Whether you’re a raw fish fan or stick to veggie rolls, grab some chopsticks and dive into this global delicacy! 

Source: daysoftheyear.com

SEGMENT 6: Stan Laurel’s Birthday

June 16, 2025, marks the 135th birthday of Stan Laurel, born in 1890! Half of the iconic Laurel and Hardy duo, his slapstick comedy in films like Sons of the Desert still brings the laughs. Tip your bowler hat to this comedy legend! 

Source: britannica.com

SEGMENT 7: Humorous Current Event – World Rainforest Day

Why did the tree go to therapy on June 22, 2025? It had too many “deep-rooted” issues on World Rainforest Day! This day raises awareness for our planet’s lush rainforests. So, branch out, hug a tree, and leaf the world greener! 

Source: daysoftheyear.com

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Troy W. Hudson

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Have YOU heard? On June 9, 1934, a feisty duck with a sailor jacket quacked his way into our hearts—can you guess who? STAY TUNED!

SEGMENT 1: Feature of the Day – Donald Duck’s Grand Debut!
Have YOU heard? On June 9, 1934, Disney’s Donald Duck waddled onto screens in The Wise Little Hen, stealing the show with his temper tantrums and iconic quack! This sailor-suited duck became a cartoon legend, starring in over 150 shorts and even earning an Oscar. Did you know his middle name is Fauntleroy? Talk about a fancy fowl! Source: The Fact Site

SEGMENT 2: National Day Calendar – Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day!
June 9, 2025, is National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day! This sweet-tart dessert, celebrated for its in-season summer ingredients, is the perfect excuse to bake a pie and share it with friends. Whip up a flaky crust, toss in those juicy strawberries and tangy rhubarb, and enjoy a slice of Americana! Source: nationaldaycalendar.com

SEGMENT 3: OnThisDay.com – Secretariat’s Triple Crown Triumph
On June 9, 1973, the legendary racehorse Secretariat galloped into history, winning the Belmont Stakes by a jaw-dropping 31 lengths! This victory clinched the first Triple Crown in 25 years, setting a world record that still stands. Talk about horsepower! Source: onthisday.com

SEGMENT 4: TodayIFoundOut.com – The First Air-Conditioned Train
Have YOU heard? On June 9, 1939, the Northern Pacific Railway debuted the first air-conditioned train in the U.S., making cross-country travel a cool breeze! Passengers could finally escape the sweaty, sticky rides of yesteryear. Choo-choo, chilled comfort! Source: billybirthday.com

SEGMENT 5: Johnny Depp’s Birthday Bash
June 9, 2025, marks Johnny Depp’s 62nd birthday! From Captain Jack Sparrow to Edward Scissorhands, this quirky actor’s chameleon-like roles keep us guessing. Celebrate with a Pirates of the Caribbean marathon—yo ho ho! Source: madeyousmileback.com

SEGMENT 6: Magna Carta Day
On June 15, 2025, celebrate Magna Carta Day! In 1215, this groundbreaking document limited the English king’s power, laying the foundation for modern democracy. Grab a quill and craft your own “Great Charter” for fun! Source: daysoftheyear.com

SEGMENT 7: Humorous Current Event – National Lobster Day
Why did the lobster blush on June 15, 2025? Because it’s National Lobster Day, and he’s getting all the attention at the seafood fest! This claw-some day celebrates these tasty crustaceans. So, let’s get crackin’—don’t be shellfish with those lobster rolls! Source: daysoftheyear.com

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Troy W. Hudson

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“Have YOU heard that there’s a man who literally became a human lightning magnet? Roy Sullivan got struck by lightning SEVEN different times – and somehow lived to tell the tale!
STAY TUNED!”

SEGMENT 1: FEATURE OF THE DAY – THE HUMAN LIGHTNING ROD (June 5)

Friends, let me tell you about Roy Sullivan – the unluckiest lucky man who ever lived! This Virginia park ranger holds the most shocking world record you’ve never heard of: surviving SEVEN lightning strikes between 1942 and 1977. And I’m not talking about little static zaps – I mean full-on, sky-splitting, biblical lightning strikes!
Picture this: Roy’s just doing his job as a park ranger when BOOM! Lightning strike number one in 1942 burns off his big toenail. Most people would quit their outdoor job right there, but not Roy! He keeps working outdoors like nothing happened. Then lightning strikes again… and again… and AGAIN!
The fourth strike in 1972 was pure chaos – it literally set his HAIR ON FIRE! Roy had to grab a bucket of water and dump it on his own head to put himself out! Can you imagine explaining that to your spouse? “Honey, I’m a little late for dinner because my hair was on fire again.”
By the time Roy got struck for the seventh time in 1977, park visitors were actually avoiding him during thunderstorms! They thought he was cursed or something. But here’s the beautiful irony – this man who survived seven lightning strikes didn’t die from lightning at all. He passed away peacefully in 1983 at the ripe old age of 71. Sometimes the universe has the strangest sense of humor!
[Source: Guinness World Records, Shenandoah National Park Archives]

SEGMENT 2: NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION (June 3)

June 3rd is National Egg Day, and I’ve got news that’s going to scramble your brain in the best way possible! You know that riddle that’s been driving people crazy since the dawn of time – “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” Well, science has actually cracked this case!
Turns out, it’s the chicken! Here’s why: the specific genetic material that makes a chicken egg distinctly a “chicken egg” comes from the chicken itself. So while eggs in general existed long before chickens, the first true chicken egg could only come from a chicken. It’s like asking which came first – the iPhone or the iPhone box? The box needs the iPhone to exist first!
Now I know some of you are thinking, “But wait, where did that first chicken come from?” Some believe in the theory of evolution, I choose to believe God made the first chickens. The point is, when we’re talking about chicken eggs specifically, the chicken had to exist first to lay that very first, genuine, 100% authentic chicken egg. Case closed! Pass the breakfast!
[Source: NationalDayCalendar.com, National Geographic]

SEGMENT 3: ON THIS DAY (June 6)

On June 6, 1844, something happened that would eventually lead to millions of people doing a very silly dance with their arms in the air! That’s right – the YMCA was founded in London by a 22-year-old fabric store worker named George Williams.
But here’s what’ll blow your mind: the original YMCA had absolutely NOTHING to do with fitness! George wasn’t thinking about basketball courts or swimming pools – he was worried about young men falling into the “temptations of the city.” So he started what was basically a Bible study and prayer group for guys his age.
The first YMCA didn’t even have a gym! No exercise equipment, no fitness classes, no nothing. They were all about saving souls, not building muscles. Physical fitness didn’t get added until the 1880s when they realized healthy bodies and healthy spirits went hand in hand.
Fast forward to 1978, and the Village People release that iconic song, and suddenly everyone knows the YMCA dance! And let’s be honest, after President Trump brought it back during his rallies, that dance is more popular than ever. George Williams probably never imagined his prayer group would inspire a disco hit and presidential victory celebrations!
[Source: OnThisDay.com, YMCA Historical Archives]

SEGMENT 4: TODAY I FOUND OUT (June 4)

June 4, 1896 – the day Henry Ford learned an important lesson about measuring twice and building once! This was the day Ford took his very first car, the “Quadricycle,” out for its maiden voyage through Detroit. But there was just one tiny problem…
Henry had been so excited building his masterpiece in his workshop that he completely forgot to check if it would actually FIT through the door! Picture this genius inventor finishing his revolutionary automobile, patting himself on the back, then trying to drive it out only to discover it’s too wide for the exit!
Most people would disassemble the car and rebuild it outside. Not Henry Ford! At 2 o’clock in the morning, this man grabbed an axe and started demolishing his own brick wall! His neighbors thought he’d completely lost his mind, watching him knock down part of his workshop just to take a joyride around the block.
But you know what? That improvised wall demolition became the world’s first automotive “drive-through” – though I doubt Ford was thinking about the historical significance while he was swinging that axe! Sometimes the best innovations come from the most embarrassing mistakes!
[Source: TodayIFoundOut.com, Henry Ford Museum archives]

SEGMENT 5: BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (June 2)

June 2nd, 1875 – the day Alexander Graham Bell invented something that would eventually let your mom call you three times a day to ask if you’re eating enough vegetables! That’s right, the telephone got its patent on this day.
But the very first words spoken on a telephone weren’t some profound statement about connecting humanity. Nope! Bell had spilled acid on himself during an experiment and desperately called out, “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you!” The first phone call in history was basically a workplace accident report!
Here’s what’s even funnier – Bell originally thought people should answer the phone by saying “Ahoy!” like pirates greeting each other. Can you imagine if that had stuck? Instead of “Hello, this is Sarah,” we’d all be answering with “Ahoy there, matey!” Thank goodness Thomas Edison suggested “Hello” instead.
And get this – the man who invented the telephone never had one in his own study because he found them too distracting! Alexander Graham Bell was literally annoyed by phone calls. I bet he’s rolling in his grave every time someone’s phone goes off during a movie!
[Source: Alexander Graham Bell Association, Smithsonian Institution]

SEGMENT 6: WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (June 5)

June 5th is World Environment Day, and I’ve got a nature fact that sounds like something out of a fantasy novel but is 100% real science! Ready for this? Trees can actually talk to each other!
I’m not talking about some mystical tree whispering – this is legitimate scientific discovery! Trees communicate through underground fungal networks called “mycorrhizal networks.” Think of it as nature’s internet, but instead of cat videos and political arguments, trees are sharing nutrients and survival information!
A mama tree can literally send nutrients to her struggling baby trees, warn the whole neighborhood about incoming insect attacks, and even recognize her own seedlings! Some of these forest networks have been connected for thousands of years – imagine the conversations they’ve had!
The largest known network spans over 30 acres. That’s like a massive underground tree social media platform, and thankfully, trees don’t post selfies or argue about politics! Next time you walk through the woods, remember you’re strolling through nature’s version of Facebook – except way more peaceful and nobody’s trying to sell you anything!
[Source: University of British Columbia Forest Sciences, Nature journal]

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Troy W. Hudson

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“Have YOU heard that a NASA spacecraft once had to be rescued because astronauts accidentally programmed it with a map of Australia… upside down? STAY TUNED!”

On May 29, 1999, NASA’s Mars Climate Orbiter disintegrated in the Martian atmosphere due to what might be the most expensive unit conversion error in history! Engineers at Lockheed Martin provided thrust measurements in pound-force, but NASA’s team assumed they were in newtons, causing the spacecraft to orbit 100 kilometers closer to Mars than planned. The $125 million spacecraft was lost forever! Even more embarrassing, a review found the problem would have been caught if anyone had noticed that the spacecraft’s projected path showed Australia UPSIDE DOWN on their navigation displays. That’s one expensive geography lesson!
*[Source: NASA’s Mars Climate Orbiter Mishap Investigation Board report, 1999]*

May 28th is National Hamburger Day! While we all love a good burger, did you know the hamburger’s origin story is more controversial than a celebrity scandal? The town of Seymour, Wisconsin claims 15-year-old Charlie Nagreen invented it in 1885 when he squashed a meatball between bread slices to make it portable. BUT! The Library of Congress officially recognizes Louis Lassen of New Haven, Connecticut as the inventor in 1900. Meanwhile, Athens, Texas, and Hamburg, New York also claim burger bragging rights! It’s the only food with more origin stories than Batman – and definitely tastier!
*[Source: NationalDayCalendar.com]*

On May 30, 1431, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for heresy, but here’s something they don’t teach you in history class: her heart wouldn’t burn! After her execution, the English were so determined to prevent anyone from collecting relics that they burned her body THREE times, then scattered her ashes in the Seine River. However, witnesses reported that despite repeated burning, her heart remained intact. This led to rumors she was either protected by divine intervention or, as local superstition held, proof she was innocent of witchcraft (as a witch’s heart was believed to be immune to fire). Talk about a fiery legacy!
*[Source: OnThisDay.com]*

On May 31, 1975, the European Space Agency was officially established. But here’s a space oddity you probably didn’t know: the ESA has an official “space graveyard” in the Pacific Ocean! Known as Point Nemo, it’s the most remote spot on Earth – the farthest point from any land. Over 300 spacecraft, including Russia’s Mir space station, have been deliberately crashed there since 1971. Point Nemo is so isolated that the closest humans are often astronauts on the International Space Station passing 258 miles overhead! Next time someone asks where old satellites go to die, you’ll have the answer!
*[Source: TodayIFoundOut.com]*

May 26th marks the birthday of Dracula! No, not the vampire – the novel! On this day in 1897, Bram Stoker’s gothic masterpiece was first published, but the book almost never saw the light of day (vampire pun intended). Stoker spent SEVEN YEARS researching European folklore and vampire myths before writing it. The character’s name wasn’t even his original idea – Stoker had initially named his vampire “Count Wampyr” before discovering “Dracula” in a book about Romanian history. The name means “son of the dragon” and belonged to a real-life 15th-century ruler nicknamed “Vlad the Impaler.” Even more surprising, Stoker never visited Eastern Europe – his vivid descriptions of Transylvania came entirely from library research! And despite defining vampire fiction for generations, the book was only a modest success during Stoker’s lifetime. He died nearly broke, never knowing his creation would become one of literature’s most enduring monsters!
*[Source: British Library archives, Literary History records]*

On May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened to pedestrians, with over 200,000 people crossing on the first day. But here’s the bizarre part – the bridge’s distinctive “International Orange” color was never actually supposed to be permanent! It was just the primer coat, applied to protect the steel during shipping. Consulting architect Irving Morrow happened to see the primer and loved how it complemented the natural surroundings and enhanced the bridge’s visibility in fog. The Navy had originally wanted it painted in black and yellow stripes for visibility! Sometimes the most iconic decisions happen completely by accident!
*[Source: Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District archives]*

June 1st is National Heimlich Maneuver Day! I was planning to attend a special demonstration at the local community center, but it was CHOKED with people! The instructor tried to start with a joke, but it got STUCK in his throat. His assistant had to STEP IN to help, but she couldn’t get him to COUGH it up! They finally brought out a training dummy, but someone in the front row thought it was choking for real and yelled, “Is there a doctor in the house?” Three doctors stood up simultaneously and bumped heads trying to get to the dummy! The whole event was a real BREATH-taker! Remember folks, this lifesaving technique is nothing to GAG at – it’s already saved over 100,000 lives since Dr. Heimlich introduced it in 1974!
*[Source: Heimlich Heroes organization, National Day Calendar]*

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Troy W. Hudson

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