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Quick recap

We discuss our recent activities, experiences, and feedback on the podcast. We also explored the origins of iconic candies and treats, shared news stories, and discussed various words and their meanings. The conversation ended with discussions on manual skills and hobbies, personal experiences, and humorous anecdotes.

Summary

Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed their recent activities and experiences. Keith mentioned that he had reread “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. Jill shared that her husband was renovating their bathroom, using his lottery winnings to cover the costs. Terry mentioned that he was reading a book series similar to “Twilight” and had a phone call about attending a Heinz event on February 24th. The group also discussed their feedback on their podcast, with Keith’s wife suggesting they improve their jokes.

Random Topic

we spin up the wheel of randomness, and Keith shares information about the origins of several iconic candies and treats that got their start in the Chicago world’s fair of 1893. He explains that the brownie was created at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago, with the original recipe still being served there today. Juicy Fruit gum was introduced by William Wrigley at the World’s Fair, bringing branding to the forefront of American culture. Cracker Jacks also debuted at the World’s Fair, with its name coming from a salesman’s exclamation. Finally, Milton Hershey discovered the process for making milk chocolate at the World’s Fair, leading to the creation of Hershey’s chocolate.

News of the Week

Terry shares information about a record-breaking 16.5-foot-tall cayenne pepper plant grown in Mississippi. Jill then describes a Valentine’s Day promotion at the Memphis Zoo where people can send videos of either a cute red panda eating a grape or an elephant defecating, depending on their feelings toward the recipient. Keith shared a story about his cat, which had gone missing for a day and was found in the washing machine. He also shared a story about a cat named Mittens, which was mistakenly left on a plane and became a frequent flyer.

Terry then shared a story about a family in Alabama who had their baby in the parking lot of a Krispy Kreme store during a snowstorm, and as a result, they were offered free donuts for a year. The conversation ended with a discussion about the Super Bowl and a humorous comment about a quarterback named Hurts.

Jill shared a story about a 6-foot-tall water buffalo named King Kong, who lives in Thailand and is considered the tallest water buffalo in the world. Keith shared a follow-up story about escaped monkeys from a North Carolina farm, which were eventually captured. Terry then shared a contrasting story about a monkey in Sri Lanka that caused a power blackout by coming into contact with a transformer. The conversation ended with a discussion about the relationship between groundhogs, chipmunks, and prairie dogs.

Jill’s Weird Words

Jill started with “amphigory”, which Keith suggested could mean a gory amphitheater or a nonsense verse. Jill’s word was “obtund”, which Keith suggested could mean a reverse side of a coin or a fat, silly man. They also discussed “collegimus”, which Keith suggested could mean a polygamous Indian or a Roman emperor known for sexual perversion. Jill’s next word was “renascent”, which Keith suggested could mean a scent or a style that becomes popular again. Lastly, they discussed “neophyte”, which Keith suggested could mean a new person or a new skill, and Terry suggested could mean a stalactite or a new military recruit. The team seemed to enjoy the challenge of deciphering these unusual words.

Terry’s Top 10 List

Terry has a short top 10 list of reasons why he’s glad he doesn’t have a sense of smell, which included feet, armpits, morning breath, stink bugs, mermaids, discarded yoga mats, chunky milk, the zombie apocalypse, the corpse flower, and the silent but deadly.

Anchor Topic

The discussion for today focuses on manual skills and hobbies, particularly in the context of a rehabilitation facility. Keith and Terry talk about various activities like playing the banjo, cooking, and gardening. They explore the challenges of cooking for blind individuals, with Terry mentioning that using a microwave, George Foreman grill, and air fryer are safer options. The conversation then shifts to gardening at the facility, discussing the seasonal nature of planting and harvesting.

Email and Final Thoughts

Keith shares an email from a listener who complains about his wife’s habit of sticking her nose into other people’s business regarding a neighbor’s laundry. He follows it with another where a listener shares about a prank involving a car repair. As usual, we close everything out with a few final thoughts.

AI-generated content, edited by Keith for accuracy.

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