Weird And Wacky Holidays

In this episode you discover why you should thank a vulture for the work he or she is doing to cut greenhouse gases. Other weird and surprising facts include:- How frogs hydrate;- How many times the average heart beats daily;- Why trying to outrun a hippo is a terrible idea; and,More...---Source for Lead Fact: "Vultures Prevent Tens of Millions of Metric Tons of Carbon Emissions Each Year"; "Scientific American", September 20, 2022. Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/vultures-prevent-tens-of-millions-of-metric-tons-of-carbon-emissions-each-year/---Host:Stephen Carter; Website: https://weirdandsurprisingfacts.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Technical info:Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro.Microphone: Donner PO-8---Key words:vultures, greenhouse gases, frogs, hippos,

65 million years ago the baddest dinosaur on the plant was Tyrannosaurus Rex. Do relatives of the ferrous T-Rex still roam the earth? Stay tuned for the surprising answer as you discover facts you likely never knew about dinosaurs, chickens, emus, and kangaroos!---Timestamps:00"00 - Episode info;00:28 - Host and show info;01:27 - Do dinosaurs still roam the earth? - Don't be too quick to answer!;02:01 - U.S. Geological Survey info about dinosaurs;04:43 - T-Rex related to chickens and Ostriches;05:10 - Emus and kangaroos;05:46 - References in show notes;05:56 - Follow / subscribe to the show.---References: "When did dinosaurs become extinct?": https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/when-did-dinosaurs-become-extinct."T. Rex Linked to Chickens, Ostriches": https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/t-rex-linked-to-chickens-ostriches-180940877/.---Host:Stephen Carter, email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. Website: https://www.weirdandsurprisingfacts.com/.---Technical information:Recorded and first edits with Twisted Wave. Additio

In this episode you discover:- Why sea otters hold hands;- Multiple surprising facts about otters and related mammals;- How many muscles in a cat’s ear?;- How many calories are used when you lick a stamp?; and…- More strange and surprising facts.—Sources for information in This Episode:“12 Facts About Otters for Sea Otter Awareness Week”: https://www.doi.gov/blog/12-facts-about-otters-sea-otter-awareness-week“How Many Muscles Does a Cat Have? What You Need to Know!”https://www.hepper.com/how-many-muscles-does-a-cat-have/“How Many Calories Do You Consume While Licking a Stamp?”: https://www.livestrong.com/article/330369-how-many-calories-do-you-consume-while-licking-a-stamp/---Listen to Previous Episodes:https://www.weirdandsurprisingfacts.com/---Host:Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.—Technical Info:Recorded and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.Microphone: ST

This show name is changing from “Weird and Wacky Holidays” to “Weird and Surprising Facts!”. In this episode, you discover:- Why dolphins sleep with one eye open;- What are the 10 unique physical characteristics you have no one else in the world has; and,- What percentage of people are left handed and other surprising facts about left handedness.—-Host: Stephen Carter; Website: https://WeirdandStrangeFacts.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.—Technical information:Recorded and first edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits done with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro.Microphone: ST—Dolphins, dolphin facts, left handed, left handedness, unique human characteristics

In this episode you discover proclaimed holidays that include how you may save lives, help stop human trafficking, and why you should pursue a hobby. You also discover other proclaimed holiday observations, some weird, some whacky, and some really important.In the "Fun Facts" segment, you learn what percentage of the population is left handed and the only continent where bees aren’t found.Sources:National Day Calendar: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/january-holidays/U.S. Department of Homeland Security: “Indicators of Human Trafficking”: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/indicators-human-trafficking“Do native bees occur on every continent on the planet?”: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/do-native-bees-occur-every-continent-planet“Amazing facts about lefties for Left-Handers Day”: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/53739189—-Host: Stephen Carter; Email CarterMethod@gmail.com—Technical information:Recorded and initial editing with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and ren

With October being Emotional Wellness Month, this is a great opportunity to identify and neutralize stressors in your life.In this episode you receive suggested ideas and actions you can take to identify and release stress to enhance emotional wellness.—Host:Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.—Technical information:Recording and first edits with Twisted Wave. Subsequent edits using Audacity, leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.Microphone: BY—Keywords:emotions, emotional, emotional wellness, happy, happiness, emotional balance, stress, relax, relaxation, relaxation response,

On April 19 we honor those killed and injured in the Oklahoma City bombing attack that occurred on April 19, 1995. This act of domestic terrorism was the deadliest attack on American soil until the attacks of September 11, 2001.The April 19th attack took the lives of 168 people including 19 children, all under the age of 6. More than 680 people were injured.In addition to honoring those killed and injured, the commemorative event also honors the many people from across the nation who came to Oklahoma City to help with cleanup and recovery along with those who donated medical supplies, food, water, and equipment to help with the rescue and recovery effort.You can post on social media and share your thoughts about this event by using #OklahomaCityBombingCommemorationDay.Find more information at the National Day Calendar website for this day at https://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-oklahoma-city-bombing-commemoration-day-april-19/.Host: Stephen Carter, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD

How to Celebrate Self-Care Awareness Month7 Easy Ways for Self-CareEp 30 Weird and Wacky HolidaysHost Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC.Note: The info in this episode was also shared in episode 18 of the, “Mind Over Stress Show”. Given National Self-Care Awareness Month is a recognized holiday month and self-care is so important in dissolving stress, I’m sharing the content in both shows.A programming note: I reference the Energy Psychology website at www.FREA.support in suggestion 7. Just prior to his recording and after the original recording, that site developed an issue causing it to go offline. If you find it offline, check back in a few days. We expect the site to be back online soon.Details and previous episodes available at http://WeirdWackyandTraditionalHolidays.com.Opening Story You’ve boarded the plane and you’re settled in your seat. The plane begins to taxi toward the runway in preparation for takeoff.As the plane moves, a flight attendant stands at the front of the aircraft and tells

National Girlfriends Day - Show Notes Episode 30August 1st is National Girlfriend’s Day! In this episode, we offer suggestions on why it’s a great idea to connect with girlfriends old and new.In this world of Facebook and other social media, it may seem like we have amble opportunity to connect with friends. But think about, say three girlfriends who have been or are important in your life. Do you have regular phone or in person conversations? Texts and emails don’t count. While they can serve a purpose, nothing replaces real, heart-to-heart conversations.This is especially true of longtime friends from school, cousins you grew up with, even siblings.It’s easy to loose track of friends as you grow up, as you move from place to place, as you change careers, or otherwise get wrapped up in your day-to-day hectic life.National Girlfriends Day is a great opportunity to re-connect with old friends. Why not give a call or schedule a time to meet one of more friends you haven’t spoken with for what seems like forever

July 24 is National Cousins Day.Cousins are often the first people our own age we play and interact with. Cousins share genes of course, but equally important cousins often share experiences that can create memories lasting a lifetime.Unfortunately, as we mature we often lose touch with these special people. This day - indeed any day - is a wonderful time to reconnect, share memories, and strengthen family bonds.

National Safety Month - 7 Ways to Stay Safe!Show NotesJune is National Safety Month! In this episode, I’ll share seven simple, easy ways to enhance your safety and the safety of your loved ones. With June being National Safety Month, I’m recording this episode for two of my podcasts. Those are, “Safe Living Today” and “Weird and Whacky Holidays”. Of course, Living Safely is neither weird nor whacky. As a former Chief of Police, Security Director and leader of the Life Safety and Business Recovery group for one of the largest Financial Services Companies in the world, keeping people safe is one of my passions.A mindset of safety is a wonderful way to enhance your physical and emotional wellbeing. It also can save you money and help you avoid accidents that bring on pain and suffering.Here are my seven safety suggestions:1. June 1 is the beginning of the hurricane season in the Northern hemisphere. Now is a great time to stock up on non-perishable food and water so you can ride out an extended power outage. Pla

In 1999 the U.S. Congress declared May as National Military Appreciation Month. One of the main reasons for choosing May is there are more military related holidays in May than in any other month. These include Loyalty Day, VE Day (the end of WWII in Europe on May 8, 1945), Armed Forces Day, Military Spouse Day, and - the most important - Memorial Day.We salute those who have - and are - serving this great nation. Thank you for your service!For more information visit, https://www.military.com/military-appreciation-month.

Show Notes:April is Stress Awareness Month. This is a great time to look at the stress and the stressors in your life and create a path to eliminate or significantly lower the chronic stress response.In Summary - The 3 Stress Busting Ideas:- Take a Stress Inventory and identify two or three promising stress lowering strategies;- Create a video mind story for one or more of your chosen strategies and prepare a short affirmation using the words, “I Choose”; and,- Practice 1 to 2 minutes of deep, Diaphragmatic Breathing several times a day.Details for Each Idea and More in podcast and in show notes below.Good Stress Versus Bad StressA certain minimal level of stress can be good. It can help us focus attention and martial success resources. That kind of stress is eustress. Eustress can happen for example when we're thinking about a first date with someone, preparing for a presentation, or doing something for the very first time. You've practiced, you're ready to go, you've done all the things necessary. But ther

International Day of Happiness - How to Be Happier!March 20 is International Happiness Day. In this episode, you'll learn how this special holiday came to be and how it literally unites the world in the goal of increasing happiness around the globe.Each year the United Nations publishes their survey of international happiness for each world nation.The United States ranks 16th in the world with an average of 6.88 out of 10. This year's U.S. score is the lowest since the United Nations began publishing their International Happiness Report in 2012. Each year, the U.S. score falls compared to the previous year.Who is responsible for ensuring people are as happy as possible, not only in the United States, but across the globe? While national governments can play an important role, the most important role has to be played by each of us individually. Each of us is responsible for our own happiness.In this episode of the, "Weird and Wacky Holidays Show" podcast, you'll learn what the research tells us about happiness

Today’s featured holiday is,. National Compliment Day... Show NotesWhere did this special day get it’s start? National Compliment Day is celebrating it’s 20th birthday this year. We have two ladies from New Hampshire to thank for this holiday. In 1998 Kathy Chamberlin of Hopkinton, New Hampshire and Debby Hoffman of Concord, New Hampshire created National Compliment Day to promote kindness and civility. It’s been the subject of news stories, radio and TV reports, and acknowledgement by National Days Calendar, one of the main resource that chronicles these special holidays.A sincere compliment is music to the ear and love to the heart. How long has it been since you gave the gift of music to the ear and love to the heart of someone else? Do you actively look for reasons to share a kind word to recognize the performance, the appearance, or the character of a family member, friend, or even a stranger?Looking for reasons to give compliments is a worthy habit of mind. How much happier this world would be if we tun

National Hobby Month - Ep22 - Show NotesToday’s featured holiday is,. National Hobby Month…In a 2015 post entitled, “Six Reasons to Get a Hobby”, published in “Psychology Today”, Jaime L. Kurtz, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Psychology at James Madison University, points to these six reasons to spend time pursuing a hobby:* Hobbies help you structure your time.* Hobbies promote flow.* Hobbies can foster new social connections.* Hobbies can make you interesting.* Hobbies can help you cope with stress.For benefit #6, Dr. Kurtz added, “And the benefits can spill over into other aspects of your life. If you can designate an hour a day or even a few hours a week for something you feel truly inspired and enlivened by, don’t be surprised if some of that newfound zest carries over into your work and family life!”Dr. Kurtz in right on target. Here’s the paradox: typically, the more you look outside of your job and find activities you enjoy for no reason other than they create a sense of satisfaction and fun, the m

National Hugging Day - Ep21 - Show NotesToday’s featured holiday is,. National Hugging Day!Unlike many of the 1,500 national holidays where the source of the holiday isn’t known, National Hugging Day had a definitive start date and identifiable person who started it.On March 29, 1986 Rev. Kevin Zaborney of Caro, Michigan created National Hugging Day. The original purpose of the celebration was to encourage family and friends to hug one another frequently. Rev. Zaborney cautions everyone to ask permission before hugging someone, particularly if you don’t know how that person responds to physical contact.From a modest start in 1986, National Hugging Day has expanded to an array of countries including Canada, Germany, Sweden, Bulgaria, Australia, Georgia, United Kingdom, and Russia. Rev. Zaborney encourages people to celebrate National Hugging Day everyday. There are multiple scientific research studies confirming the emotional benefits of touch and hugging.I encourage you to experience those benefits and help o

National Disc Jockey Day! - Ep20 - Show NotesToday’s featured holiday is,. National Disc Jockey Day..Having been a musician in a rock band and a Disc Jockey for a teen club when I was in high school, I’ve always loved music and the showmanship that goes with it. Like a delicious dinner, the total music experience is enriched by a well done presentation.The idea that someone could play records on radio goes back to 1909 when a 16-year old Stockton, California engineering student named Ray Newby assured his place in radio history. He was the first person to broadcast records on the air waves. His records of choice were mainly by opera singer Enrico Caruso. According to Ray, they were loud and those early transmitters needed plenty of sound to broadcast a listenable signal.Radio stations across the U.S. soon followed Ray’s lead by broadcasting records along with their standard live shows.In the early ‘50s, the pioneer Cleveland, Ohio D.J. Allan Freed discovered Rhythm and Blues and fell in love with that of musi

Show Notes for Ep19 -National Popcorn Day!Today’s featured holiday is,.. National Popcorn Day. Before reaching into the popcorn box to enjoy a tasty treat of popcorn, let’s have a look at the history of corn.According to a 2012 article in “National Geographic”, people in what is now Peru were producing various corn based foods to include what we now call popcorn 6,700 years ago.“Corn” in Old English refereed to the dominant grain grown in a specific region. The dominant grain grown in what is now known as the Americas was maize. Thus, early settlers referred to maize as “corn”.What we now call popcorn was used to adorn Aztec headdresses worn during ceremonies honoring their god of maize and fertility.Fast forward to the middle 1800s. Popcorn became popular in the U.S., especially after candy store owner Charles Cretors crafted a steam driven machine to more easily pop corn. By the turn of the century, Cretors had horse-drawn wagons plying Chicago streets selling popcorn.Cretors wasn’t the only purveyor of pop

National Winnie the Pooh Day - Show Notes for January 18 - Ep18Today’s featured holiday is National Winnie the Pooh Day.In 1926, British author Alan Alexander Milne, known as A. A. Milne, authored the children’s story that would bring joy to millions of children and adults over the coming decades. Winnie-the-Pooh is as beloved today as it was nearly a century ago when it was first published.A. A. Milne was born on January 18, 1882 in Hampstead, United Kingdom. Thus, we celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day on Milne's birthday.Milne got the idea for the Winnie the Pooh stories during W.W.1 while watching his son, Christopher Robin, visit his favorite animal in the London Zoo. Winnie was a female Canadian Black Bear who captivated Christopher’s heart. Christopher changed his favorite Teddy Bear’s name from Edward to Winnie and added the name, Pooh, which was the name of a beloved Swan.The books were illustrated by E. H. Shepard who used the woods surrounding Milne’s home as the setting. Most of the characters in the Wi