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National Peanut Butter cookie day. Entertainment from 2014. National Loving day in homor or Richard & Mildred Loving, Nelson Mandela sentenced to life in prison, Todays birthdays - George HW Bush, Vic Damone, Anne Frank, Jim Nabors, Reg Presley, John Wetton, Brad Delp, Timothy Busfield, Meredith Brooks, Chris Young. Gregory Peck died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Peanut butter cookie - Parry GrippFancy - Iggy Azaleo  Charlie XCXPlay it again - Luke BryanBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent    http://50cent.com/Your breaking my heart - Vic DamoneBack home in Indiana - Jim NaborsWild thing - The TroggsHeat of the moment - AsiaFeelin satisfied - BostonBitch - Meredith BrooksI'm coming over - Chris YoungExit - Another tonight - Kenny Cursio      https://kennycurciomusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Corn on the cob day. Entertainment from 2004. Worst accident in motorsports history, 1st horse racing triple crown winner, Great Barrier reef discovered by white guys. Todays birthdays - Jacques Cousteau, Gene Wilder, Adrienne Barbeau, Graham Russell, Donnie Van Zant, Hugh Laurie, Peter Dinklage, Shia Labeouf. John Wayne died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Corn Cobb - Parry GrippBurn - UsherRedneck Woman  - Gretchen WilsonBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/All out of love - Air SupplyCaught up in you - 38 SpecialExit - Hangover town - Kyle Daniel      https://www.kyledanielmusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Iced Tea day. Entertainment from 1974. Benjamin Franklin flew his kite with the key tied to it, Loud Parrot interupts Andrew Jacksons funeral, Lidice Massacre. Todays birthdays - Hattie McDaniel, Howlin' Wolf, Judy Garland, Shirley Owens, Randee Heller, Elizabeth Hurley, Faith Evans, DJ Qualls, Leelee Sobieski. Ray Charles died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran       https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Big ol sweet iced tea - Anita RenfroeBand on the run - WingsI don't see me in your eyes anymore - Charlie RichBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent           http://50cent.com/Smokestack lightning - Howlin' WolfSomewhere under the rainbow - Judy GarlandWill you still love me tomorrow - The ShirellesNever gonna let you go - Faith EvansHit the road jack - Ray CharlesExit - Famous - Elyse Saunders        https://www.elysesaunders.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Donald Duck day, Entertainment from 1984. 1st person deported from US, 1st transpacific flight, Income tax withholding act enacted. Todays birthdays - Les Paul, Jackie Wilson, Michael J. Fox, Johnny Depp, Wes Scantlin, Matt Bellamy, Natalie Portman. Charles Dickens died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Donald duck theme songTime after time - Cyndi LauperSomeday when things are good - Merle HaggardBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent        http://50cent.com/Tiger Rag - Les PaulLonely Teardrops - Jackie WilsonBlurry - Puddle of MuddUprising - MuseExit - Summer Fall - Lee Sims         https://www.leesims.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Name your poison day. Entertainment from 1994. Bill of Rights proposed to US Constitution, Vacuum cleaner invented, Worlds 1st auto theft. Todays birthdays - Jerry Stiller, Joan Rivers, Nancy Sinatra, Chuck Negron, Boz Skaggs, Bonnie Tyler, Tim Berners-Lee, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Rob Pilatus, Julianna Margulies, kanye West. Andrew Jackson died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran             https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Name your poison - Ted NugentI swear - All 4 OneThat aint no way to go - Brooks & DunnBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/These boots were made for walkin - Nancy SinatraJoy to the world - Three Dog NightLook what you've done to me - Boz SkaggsTotal eclipse of the heart - Bonnie tylerIn Living Color TV themeGirl you know its true - Millie VanilliStronger - Kanye WestExit - You aint no match - Lena Paige        Lena on facebookHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Chocolate Ice Cream day. Entertainment from 2023. 1st US citizen hung for treason, Musical Grease debuted on broadway, Bald men in Mozembique being killed for gold in their heads. Todays birthdays - Jessica Tandy, Dean Martin, Tom Jones, Ken Osmond, Liam Neeson, Prince. Jean Harlow died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran       https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Don't get between me and my chocolate ice cream - The Hungry Food BandLast Night - Morgan WallenBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent          http://50cent.com/Everybody loves somebody - Dean MartinIts not unusual - Tom JonesSoft & Wet - PrinceExit - Crazy - Bobby Cool        https://www.bobbycoolmusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Drive-in theatre night. Entertainment from 1963. D-Day launched, YMCA formed, Snow fell in New England. Todays birthdays - Nathan Hale, Levi Stubbs, Gary US Bonds, Joe Stampley, Robert Englund, Colin Quinn, Paul Giamatti, Uncle Kracker. Patrick Henry died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran      https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The last Drive-in - Chris LeDouxIt's my party - Leslie GoreLonesome 7-7203 - Hacksaw HawkinsYMCA - Village PeopleBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cen       thttp://50cent.com/I can't help myself - Four TopsNew Orleans - Gary US BondsRoll on big mama - Joe StampleyExit - Blue Collar Swaller - Brandon Bing       https://www.brandonbingmusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Veggie burger day. Entertainment from 2013. AIDS epidemic officially began, Robert Kennedy killed, Sis day war began. Todays birthdays - Pat Garrett, Bill Hayes, Kenny G, Richard Butler, Jeff Garlin, Ron Livingston, Mark Wahlberg. Ronald Reagan Died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran          https://www.diannacorcohtran.com/The veggie burger song - ?Can't hold us - Macklemore   Ryan Lewis   Ray DaltonCruise - Florida Georgia LineBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent          http://50cent.com/The ballad of Davy Crockett - Bill HayesSongbird - Kenny GLove my way - Psychedelic FursGood vibrations - Marky Mark & the Funky BunchExit - 50 shades of red - Derryl Perry         https://www.derrylperry.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Cheese day. Entertainment from 2003. Young Elvis Chosen for postage stamp, Shopping cart invented, Miracle at Dunkirk, ATM invented. Todays birthdays - Clara Blandick, Bruce Dern, Freddie Fender, Michelle Phillips, Parker Stevenson, Keith David, El Debarge, Russell Brand, Angelina Jolie. John Wooden died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran        https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The cheese song - Juice Music21 Questions - 50 Cent    Nate DoggI believe - Diamond RioBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent        http://50cent.com/Before the next teardrop falls - Freddie FenderCalifornia dreamin - The Mamas & PapasWho's Johnny - El DebargeExit - Tonight - Toby May        https://tobymayofficial.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Egg day. Entertainment from 1973. Andy Warhol shot by feminist, Willie Nelson hit with $32 million tax bill, 1st baseball uniforms. Todays birthdays - Jimmy Rogers, Tony Curtis, Ian Hunter, Eddie Holman, Deniece Williams, Danny Wilde, David Cole, Doro. Muhammad Ali died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran      https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Egg Song - Land before timeMy love - Paul McCartney & WingsYou always come back - Johnny RodriguezBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/Thats all right - Jimmy RogersOnce bitten twice shy - Ian HunterHey there lonely girl - Eddie HolmanLets hear it for the boy - Deniece WilliamsJust the way it is - The RembrandtsI'll be there for you - The RembrandtsGonna make you sweat - C&C Music FactoryAll we are - WarlockExit - Those kind of songs - Brinley Addington    https://www.brinleyaddington.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Rocky Road day. Entertainment from 1983. Velveeta went on sale, Largest large mouth bass ever caught, youngest First Lady. Todays birthdays - Johnny Weissmuller, Sally Kellerman, Jerry Mathers, Dennis Haysbert, Dana Carvey, Tony Hadley, Wayne Brady, Zachary Quinto. Bo Didley died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran       https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Rocky Road - Wierd Al YankovicFlashdance...What a feeling - Irene CaraLucille - Waylon JenningsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent       https://www.50cent.com/Leave it to beaver themeTrue - Spandau BalletBo Didley - Bo DidleyExit - Air conditioning - Paul Eason       http://www.pauleason.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Go Bare Foot day. Entertainment from 1993. Kentucky Became 15th state, Tennessee became 16th state, 1st pay phones installed, Coldest temp ever in South America. Today birthdays - Andy Griffith, Marilyn Monroe, Pat Boone, Morgan Freeman, Rene Auberjonois, Powers Booth, Ronnie Dunn, Teri Polo, Heidi Klum, Alanis Morissette, Tom Holland. Helen Keller died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran      https://diannacorcoran.com/Bare Feet - Caroline JonesThats the way love goes - Janet JacksonShould've been a cowboy - Toby KeithBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/Andy Griffith TV themeGoodbye Norma Jean - Elton JohnAint' that a shame - Pat BooneCrazy Train - Pat BooneBoot scoot & boogie - Brooks & DunnYou outta know - Alanis MorissetteExit - Little Sparks - Christopher James   http://www.christopherjames.com/bio.phpHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Smile day. Entertainment from 2022. Tulsa race riots began, Asphalt invented, Widest tornado ever recorded. Todays birthdays - Don Ameche, Clint Eastwood, Johnny Paycheck, Tom Berenger, Lea Thompson, Corey Hart, Brooke Shields, Colin Farrell. Jack Dempsey died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://diannacorcoran.com/When I see you smile - Bad EnglishAs it was - Harry StylesWasted on you - Morgan WallenBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent         http://50cent.com/Bar room buddies - Merle Haggard Clint EastwoodTake this job and shove it - Johnny PaycheckSunglasses at night - Corey HartExit - Damn Cowboy - Austin Hooks    Austin on FacebookHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Jennifer day. Entertainment from 1962. Joan of Arc burned at the stake, Lincoln Memorial opened, 1st car accident in America. Todays birthdays - Mel Blanc, Gladys Horton, Ted McGinley, Marie Fredriksson, Wynonna Judd. Wilber Wright died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://diannacorcoran.com/867-5309 Jenny - Tommy TutoneStanger on the shore - Mr. Acker BilkShe still thinks I care - George JonesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Please Mr. postman - The MarvelettesIt must have been love - RoxetteI saw the light - Wynonna JuddExit - Drinkin state of mind - Cody Appman     Cody on FacebookHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

Learn about composting day. Entertainment from 2012. Mt. Everest climbed for 1st time, Rhode Island became 13th state, Wisonsin became 30th state, 15 women fired for dancing on lunch break. Todays birthdays - Patrick Henry, John Balsley, Bob Hope, Tenzing Norgay, John F. Kennedy, Danny Elfman, Annette Bening, Melissa Etheridge, Noel Gallagher, Mel B. Mary Pickford died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://diannacorcoran.com/                                               The poop Song - Chronicle BooksSomebody that I used to know - Gotye  KimbraSomethin bout a truck - Kip MooreBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Thanks for the memories - Bob HopeDead mans party - Oingo BoingoCome to my window - Melissa EtheridgeDon't look back in anger - OasisWannabe - The Spice GirlsEcit - Pick up the tab - Anna Scott    https://www.annascottmusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Hamburger day. Entertainment from 2002. 1st quintuplets born, 1st monkeys to survive space flight, 1st indoor swimming pool was in a brothel. Todays birthdays - Ian Fleming, T-Bone Walker, Gary Stewart, Gladys Knight, John Fogerty, Sandra Locke, Roland Gift, Phil Vassar, Kylie Minogue, Colbie Caillat. Audie Murphy died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran        https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I really like hamburgers - The Hungry Food BandFoolish - AshantiDrive - Alan JacksonBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent        http://50cent.com/Don't go back to New Orleans - T-Bone WalkerShe's acting single, I'm drinking doubles - Gary StewartMidnight train to Georgia - Gladys Knight & the PipsBad moon rising - Creedance Clearwater RevivalShe drives me crazy - Fine Young CannibalsJust another day in paradise - Phil Vassarlocomotion - Kylie MinogueBubbly - Colbie CaillatExit - Whiskey Talkin - Donny Lee    https://www.donnyleemusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Grape day. Entertainment 1972. Masking tape invented, Disney releases "3 little pigs". Todays birthdays - Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Lee Meriweather, Louis Gossett jr, Don Williams, Neil Finn, Peri Gilpin, Todd Bridges. Robert Ripley diedIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran      https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The green grape song - Hmm thats strangeOh Girl - The Chi-LightsOn our last date - Conway TwittyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent        https://www.50cent.com/Thriller - Michael JacksonJingle hell - Christopher LeeIt must be love - Don WilliamsI got you - Split EnzExit - Heart felt - Jennie Angel       https://jennieangelmusic.wixsite.com/mysiteHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

Blueberry Cheesecake Day. Entertainment from 1982. 1st family to drive across US, 1st settler & Native Indian war, Ellis Island ruled to be in New Jersey. Todays birthdays - Al Jolson, John Wayne, Peggy Lee, James Arness, Stevie Nicks, Hank Williams Jr., Pam Grier, Bobcat Goldthwait, Lenny Kravitz, Helena Bonham Carter, Matt Stone, Lauryn Hill. Eddie Albert died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran        https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Blueberry cheesecake - Younmin feat hardiiEbony & Ivory - Paul McCartney & Stevie WonderJust to satisfy you - Waylon Jennings & Willie NelsonBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent         http://50cent.com/Swanee - Al JolsonFever - Peggy LeeGunsmoke TV themeEdge of Seventeen - Stevie NicksBorn to boogie - Hank Williams jrAmerican woman - Lenny KravitzSouth Park TV themeDoo Wop (that thing0 - Lauryn HillExit - 19 - Shane Owens     Shane on FacebookHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

Memorial Day. Entertainment from 1992. SpiderDan climbed Sears Tower, Deadliest aviation disaster in US history, Goofy debuted as Dippy Dawg. Todays birthdays - Mr. Bogangles, Kitty Kallen, Tom T. Hall, Sir Ian McKellen, Frank Oz, Laus Meine, Connie Sellecca, Mike Myers, Anne Heche, Justin Henry. CJ Walker died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://diannacorcoran.com/ Some gave all - Billy Ray CyrusJump - Kriss KrossAchy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray CyrusBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/Just a crazy song - Mr. Bojangles Bill RobinsonLittle things mean a lot - Kitty KallenI like beer - Tom T. HallRock you like a hurricane - ScorpionsExit - Farmers Daughter - Jangle Wave    ON SPOTIFYHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Asparagus day. Entertainment from 2021. Mary had a little lamb published, Brooklyn Bridge opened, Youngest ever to summit Mt. Everest. Todays birthdays - HB Reese, Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan, Gary Burghoff, Patti LaBelle, Priscilla Presley, Larry Blackmon, Rosanne Cash, John C. Riley, Heavy D. Duke Ellington died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran       https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The asparagus song - Bryant OneilGood 4U - Olivia RodrigoForever after all - Luke CombsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent         http://50cent.com/Up in smoke - Cheech & ChongBlowin in the wind - Bob DylanLady Marmalade - Patti LaBelleWord up - CameoTennessee flat top box - Rosanne CashNow that we found love - Heavy D & the BoyzTake the A train - Duke EllingtonExit - Ain't that bad - Paige Rutledge       https://www.paigerutledge.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Taffy day. Entertainment from 1961. Bonnie and Clyde killed, South Carolina became 8th state, Ben Franklin invented bi-focals. Todays birthdays - Artie Shaw, Scatman Crothers, Rosemary Clooney, Joan Collins, Shelly West, Drew Carey, Jewel. Roger Moore diedIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran       https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Laffy taffy - D4LMother in-law - Ernie K-DoeHello Walls - Faron YoungBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent       http://50cent.com/Nightmare - Artie ShawGhost riders in the sky - Scatman CrothersCome on a my house - Rosemary ClooneyJose Cuervo - Shelly WestDrew Carey Show TV themeYou were ment for me - JewelExit - A memory I can't drown - Anthony Price      https://anthonypricemusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Waiter & Waitress day. Entertainment from 2001. Charles Lindbergh 1st to fly solo across Atlantic Ocean. Amelia Earhart 1st woman to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean, All the chickens in an english chicken coop are plucked and survive. Todays birthdays -Raymond Burr, Ronald Isley, Leo Sayer, Mr. T, Notorious BIG, Judge Reinhold, Cody Johnson. Sir John Gielgud died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran        https://www.diannacorcoran.com/She's a waitress and I'm in love - 5 Chinese BrothersAll for you - Janet JacksonAint nothin bout you - Brooks & DunnBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Shout - The Isley BrothersYou make me feel like daning - Leo SayerHypnotize - Nortorious BIGTil you Can't - Cody JohnsonExit - Never go home - Payton Howie       https://paytonhowie.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Pick Strawberries day. Entertainment from 1989. 1st jeans with copper rivot on pockets (Levi) invented, Cordell Kansas hit by tornado same day 3 years in a row, 1st person arrested for speeding is US. Todays birthdays - David Hill, James Stewart, Joe Cocker, Cher, Jane Wiedlin, Bronson Pinchot, Dan Wilson, Jon Pardi. Gilda Radner died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran        https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Pick a strawberry - Super Simple SongsJoy to the world - Three Dog NightI wont mention it again - Ray PriceBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent       http://50cent.com/You are so beautifull - Joe CockerRingo, I love you, Yeah Yeah Yeah - Cher (Bonnie Jo Mason)Rush hour - Jane WiedlinClosing time - SemisonicDirt on my Boots - Jon PardiExit - Lie - Shane Owens   Shane on FacebookHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Devils food cake day. Entertainment from 1981. Buffalo Bills 1st wild west show, Youngest Doctor of all time, Worlds largest jumping frog jubilee. Todays birthdays - Peter Mayhew, Pete Townshend, Grace Jones, Dusty Hill, Joey Ramone, Lainey Wilson. Jackie Kennedy Onasis died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran       https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Devils food cake song - ?Bette Davis eyes - Kim CarnesSeven year ache - Roseanne CasheBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent          https://www.50cent.com/Star Wars movie themeLet my love open the door - Pete TownshendI need a man - Grace JonesSharp dressed man - ZZ TopSedated - The RamonesHeart like a truck - Lainey WilsonExit - Home bar - Douglas Riley        https://www.douglasrileymusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National No dirty dishes day. Entertainment from 1991. Bath school massacre, Mt. St. Helens erupted, 1st female pilot to break the sound barrier. Todays birthdays - Seth Wheeler, Big Joe Turner, Perry Como, Pope John Paul II, Pernell Roberts, Mark Mothersbaugh, George Strait, Tina Fey. Jill Ireland died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Too many dirty dishes - Albert CollinsI like the way (the kissing game) - Hi-FiveIf I know me - George StraitBirthdays - in da club - 50 Cent       http://50cent.com/Shake rattle & roll - Big Joe TurnerPrisoner of love - Perry ComoBananza TV themeWhip it - DevoUnwound - George StraitExit - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://www.diannacorcoran.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Walnut day. Entertainment 2020. The book The Wonderfull Wizard of Oz released, Hawii's coldes temperature. Todays birthdays - Black Bart, Maureen O'sullivan, Dennis Hopper, Bill Paxton, Bob Saget, Enya, Craig Ferguson, Trent Reznor, Jordan Knight, Andrea Corr, Nikki Reed. Donna Summer died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran      https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The walnut song - Hmm Thats strangeStuck with U - Arianna Grande  Justin BieberThe Bones - Maren MorrisBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Only time - EnyaCloser - Nine Inch NailsStep by step - NKOTBBreathless - The CorrsLast dance - Donna SummerExit - This town ain't big enough for the both of us - ChrisGuenther     https://www.chrisguenthermusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

Nationa Bar B Q day, Entertainment 1960.1st person known to have died from AIDS, Root Beer invented, Espresso Machine invented, Todays birthdays - Henry Fonda, Liberace, Pierce Brosnan, Richard Page, Debra Winger, Mare Winningham, Janet Jackson, Ralph Tresvant, Tracy Gold, Rick Trevino, Megan Fox. Sammy Davis jr died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Good ol' barbq - Whisker BrothersStuck on you - Elvis PresleyPlease help me, I'm falling - Hank LocklinBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/I'll be seing you - LiberaceKyrie - Mr. MisterWhen I think of you - Janet JacksonMr. telephone man - New EditionBobby Ann Mason - Rick TrevinoCandy man - Sammy Davis jrExit - Chasin' whiskey down - Ben Carter Band       Ben Carter Band on Apple MusicHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

National Dance like a chicken day. Entertainment from 2000. Youngest mom ever gave birth, Cure for small pox discovered, Lewis & Clark set off, Vasaline invented. Todays birthdays - Brad Anderson, Will "Dub" Jones, Bobby Darin, George Lucas, David Byrne, Tom Cochrane, Cate Blanchett, Mark Zuckerberg, Miranda Crosgrove. Frank Sinatra diedIntro - God did good - Dianna Corcoranhttps://www.diannacorcoran.com/Chicken dance songMaria Maria - Santana     The Product G&BThe way you love me - Faith HillBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent       http://50cent.com/Charlie Brown - The CoastersSplish splash - Bobby DarinBurning down the house - Talking HeadsLunatic fringe - Red RiderStrangers in the night - Frank SinatraExit - Another hearbreak - Brinley Addington       https://www.brinleyaddington.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National Apple Pie day. Entertainment from 1970. 22 year old blogger stopped worldwide ransom ware cyber attack, Pope John Paul 2 shot, Mozarts 1st opera. Todays birthdays - George Papanikolaou, Bea Arthur, Harvey Keitel, Richie Valens, Mary Wells, Stevie Wonder, Darius Rucker, Robert Pattinson, Morgan Wallen. Doris Day died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corxcoran    https://diannacorcoran.com/Apple pie song - The Hungry Food BandAmerican woman - The Guess WhoMy Love - Sonny JamesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Maude TV themeLa Bamba - Richie ValensMy guy - Mary WellsFingertips part 2 - Little Stevie WonderWagon Wheel - Darius RuckerLast night - Morgan WallenPerhaps - Doris DayExit - Set it on fire - Jessie Lynn     https://www.jessielynn.net/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

Entertainment from 1980. NYC banned spitting, 1st world wide radio broadcast, Oldest University in the America's opened. Todays birthdays - Katharine Hepburn, George Carlin, Steve Winwood, Billy Squier, Kix Brooks, Ving Rhames, Emilio Estevez, Stephen Baldwin, Kim Fields, Jason Biggs, Rami Malek. Perry Como died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://diannacorcoran.com/I got nothin - Dariius RuckerCall Me - BlondieGone too far - Eddie RabbittBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent   http://50cent.com/Higher love - Steve WinwoodEverybody wants you - Billy SquierBoot scoot boogie - Brooks & DunnCatch a falling star - Perry ComoExit - Cold Beer - Buck Ford    https://www.buckford.com/ History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National Eat what you want day. Entertainment from 1965. Minnesota became 32nd state, Only British Prime Minister assasinated, Adolf Eichmann captured. Todays birthdays - Irving Berlin, Denver Pyle, Eric Bordon, Martha Quinn, Natasha Richardson, Cory Monteith. Bob Marley died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard     http://defleppard.com/Healthy food vs Junk food song - English Tree TVMrs. Brown, you've got a lovely daughter - Herman's Hermit'sGirl on the billboard - Del ReevesBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent    http://50cent.com/White Christmas - Bing CrosbyWe gotta get out of this place - The AnimalsMTV commercialBuffalo soldier - Bob MarleyExit - Its not love - Dokken    http://dokken.net/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

Entertainment from 2005.  Oldest treaty in the world, US 1st to legalize birth control pill, Englands crown jewels stolen.  Todays birthdays - Howard Carter, William Marston, Hanks Snow, Albert Finney, Candice Bergen, Billy Joel, Devin Peter Hall, John Corbett, Dave Gahan, Lisa Simpson.  Little Richard died.  (best of 2024)Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard    http://defleppard.com/Slumber Party - Haschek SistersHallaback girl - Gwen StefaniMy give a damn's busted - Jo Dee MessinaBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent    http://50cent.com/It don't hurt anymore - Hank SnowMurphy Brown TV themeShe's got a way - Billy JoelGood to go - John CorbettJust can't get enough - Depeche ModeGood golly Miss Molly - Little RichardExit - Its not love - Dokken   http://dokken.net/ History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National Coconut Cream Pie Day.  Entertainment from 1975,  1st roller coaster with a loop, 16 year old takes NYC subway train for a ride, Little Caesars Pizza founded, Coca Cola went on sale.  Today birthdays - Harry S. Truman,  Don Rickles, Ricky Nelson, Toni Tennille, Phillip Bailey, Alex Van Halen, Stephen Furst, Melissa Gilbert, Enrique Iglesias.  Eddy Arnold died.  (Best of 2024)Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard    defleppard.comCoconut cream pie song - Galt MacDermotHe don't love you - Tony Orlando & DawnShe's acting single -  Gary StewardBirthdyas -  In da club - 50Cent    50cent.comTravlin' man - Ricky NelsonLove will keep us together - Captian & TennileSeptember - Earth Wind & FireRunning with the devil - Van HalenHero - Enrique IglesiasI wanna play house with you - Eddy ArnoldExit - Its not love - Dokken -  dokken.netHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

Entertainment 2009.  Lusitania sank from German sub, Largest Pearl found, Largest Swordfish caught,New Orleans founded. Todays birthdays - Johannes Brahms, Pytor Tchaikovsky, Gary Cooper, Darren McGavin, Robert Hegyes, Eagle Eye Cherry, Breckin Meyer. Eddie Rabbitt died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://diannacorcoran.com/I got nothin - Darius RuckerBoom Boom Pow - Blackeyed PeasIt's America - Rodney AtkinsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/The cradle song - Brahms1812 overture - TchaikovskyWelcome back Kotter TV themeSave tonight - Eagle Eye CherryI love a rainy night - Eddie RabbittExit - Damn Best - Christie Lamb     https://www.christielamb.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

Cinco de Mayo. Entertainment from 1989. 1st US train robbery, Big Mac went on sale, Channel #5 went on sale. Todays birthdays - John Stetson, Tyrone Power, Tammy Wynette, John Rhys-Davis, Henry Cavill, Adele, Chris Brown. Napolean died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran      https://diannacorcoran.com/Cinco de Mayo song - The KiboomersLike a prayer - MadonnaYoung love - The JuddsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent        http://50cent.com/Stand by your man - Tammy WynetteSkyfall - AdeleKiss Kiss - Chris BrownExit - Heaven has neon lights - Tyler Tillman   Tyler on FacebookHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

 National Beer Pong day. National Star Wars day. Entertainment from 1999. Kent State massacre, 1st nonuplets (9 Babies), Battle of Coral Sea, 1st Grammy Awards. Todays birthdays - Bartolomeo Cristofori, John Speke, Auddrey Hepburn, Paul Geason, Nick Ashford, Stella Parton, Randy Travis, Ana Gasteyer, Lance Bass. Don Shula died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://diannacorcoran.com/ Star Wars themeBeer pong song - Stuart WebbNo Scrubs - TLCWish you were here - Mark WillsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent       http://50cent.com/Solid like a rock - Ashford & SimpsonI want to hold you in my dreams tonight - Stella PartonHard rock bottom of your heart - Randy TravisBye Bye Bye - NSYNCExit - Wine into water - T. Graham Brown     https://tgrahambrown.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National Paranormal day. Entertainment from 1958. 1st US toll bridge, 3rd worst city fire in US history in Jacksonvile FL, Sears Tower now Willis Tower tallest building in the world at that time. Todays birthdays - Bing Crosby, George Gaynes, Ann B. Davis, Dave Dudley, James Brown, Frankie Valli, Christopher Cross, Eric Church. Jackie Cooper died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran      https://diannacorcoran.com/If I were a ghost - Super Simple SongsWitch Doctor - David SevilleOh, lonesome me - Don Gibson    Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Pennies fro heaven - Bing CrosbySix days on the road - Dave DudleyPlease Please Please - James BrownMy eyes adored you - Frankie ValliRide like the wind - Christopher CrossDrink in my hand - Eric ChurchExit - Know me now - Kane Vincent      https://kanevincent.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National Brother and Sister day. Entertainment from 1968. Confederate General Stonewall Jackson shot by own men, Osama Bin Laden Killed, German soldiers begin to surrender in WW2. Todays birthdays - The Red Baron, Engelbert Humperdinck, Leslie Gore, Larry Gatlin, Lou Graham, Christine Baranski, Ty Herndon, Dwayne Johnson, Ellie Kemper. DaVinci died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran       https://diannacorcoran.com/Brothers & Sisters - Steve & Anne ChapmanHoney - Bobby GoldsboroThe legend of Bonnie & Clyde - Merle HaggardBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Snoopy vs The Red Baron - The Royal GuardsmenRelease me - Engelbert HumperdinckIts's my party - Leslie GoreShe used to be somebodys baby - Larry GatlinJuke Box hero - ForeignerIt must be love - Ty HerndonYour Welcome - The RockExit - Gotta feelin - Suzy Kory     https://suzikory.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

Today is the 65th anniversary of CIA pilot Francis Gary Powers being shot down in his U2 spy plane over the Soviet Union. My co-host today is his son Gary Powers jr. We got the whole story on his dads place in history. Gary jr. is a very successfull author, speaker and authority on the cold war.https://garypowers.com/ He also founded the Cold War Museum in Virgina, https://www.coldwar.org/ Make sure you check out his website and books.National Lei day. Entertainment from 2006. Alamo founded, 1st public flushing toilets, Cheerios went on sale, Pluto named. Todays birthdays - Calamity Jane, Kate Smith, Glenn Ford, Sonny James, Rita Coolidge, Ray Parker jr, Tim McGraw. Steve Reeves died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The lei song - Ruth WallisBad day - Daniel PowterWho says you can't go home again - Bon Jovi Jennifer NettlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/God bless America - Kate SmithYoung love - Sonny JamesYour love keeps lifting me higher - Rita CoolidgeGhost Busters - Ray Parker Jr.Welcome to the club - Tim McGrawExit - Toddin' & Turnin - Kenyon Lockry https://www.facebook.com/kenyon.lockry/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National Honesty day. Entertainment from 2008. Louisiana became 18th state, George Washington inaugurated as 1st US prsident, Galileo imprisoned for saying earth revolved around the sun. Todays birthdays - Eve Arden, Robert Easton, Johnny Horton, Cloris Leachman, Burt Young, Bobby Vee, Johnny Galecki, Kunal Nayyar, Kirsten Dunst, Gal Gadot. Agnes Moorehead died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Honesty - Billy JoelBleeding Love - Leona LewisI saw God today - George StraitBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/The battle of New Orleans - Johnny HortonTake good care of my baby - Bobby VeeBig Bang Theory TV themeExit - Fifty shades of red - Darryl Perry https://www.derrylperry.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National Zipper day. National Make a Wish Day. Entertainment from 1978. Saigon evacuated as it fell, Rodney King LA riots started, Desmond Doss saved 75 injured soldiers, Dachau concentration camp liberated. Todays birhdays - Duke Ellington, Carl Gardner, Willie Nelson, Tommy James, Jerry Seinfeld, Daniel, Day-Lewis, Eve Plumb, Michelle Pfeiffer, Carnie Wilson, Uma Thurman. Alfred Hitchcock died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://diannacorcoran.com/Zipper - Jason DeruloNight fever - The Bee GeesEverytime two fools collide - Kenny Rogers  Dottie WestWhite Chrstmas - Bing CrosbyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent       http://50cent.com/Take the A Train - Duke EllingtonYakety Yak - The CoastersOn the road again - Willie NelsonMony Mony - Tommy James & the ShondellsBrady Bunch TV themeCool Rider - Michelle PfeifferExit - This ain't a love song - Blacktop Rodeo    https://www.blacktoprodeo.com/  History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National Superhero day. Entertainment from 1988. Maryland became 7th state, Mutiny on the Bounty happened, 1st free fall parachute jump. Todays birthdays - James Monroe, Oskar Schindler, Ann-Margret, Marcia Strassman, Jay Leno, Mary McDonnell, Bridget Moynahan, Jorge Garcia, Penelope Cruz, Jessica Alba. Jim Valvano died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/I am superman - REMWhere do broken hearts go - Whitney HoustonIt's such a small world - Rodney Crowell   Rosanne CashBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/I just don't undeerstand - Ann-MargretGroovy world of Jack & Jill - Marcia StrassmanExit - Aint nothin else to do - Pat Waters https://www.patwaters.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National Prime Rib day. Entertainment from 1998. SS Sultana was worst maritime disaster in US history, Who is Buried in Grants Tomb? Hawaii hosttest temp ever. Todays birthdays - Ulysses S. Grant, Jack Klugman, Casey Kasem, Cuba Gooding Sr, Kate Pierson, Ace Frehley, Sheena Easton, Patrick Stump. Zebulon Pike died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Prime rib - The Hungry Food BandToo close - NextYour still the one - Shania TwainBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Everybody plays the fool - The Main IngrediantLove shack - B-52'sRock & Roll all night - KISSFor your eyes only - Sheena EastonSugar, we're goin down - Fall out boyExit - Jersey shore - Kenny Curcio https://kennycurciomusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National Pretzel day. Entertainment from 1957. 1st person found innocent for temporty insanity, 1st organ at a baseball game, Chernobyl Nuclear disaster happened in the Ukraine. Todays birthdays - Carol Burnett, Bobby Rydell, George Wright, Jet Li, Kevin James, Tionne Watkins, Tom Welling, Stana Katic, Channing Tatum. Lucille Ball died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran      https://diannacorcoran.com/The pretzel song - The Hungry Food BandAll shook up - Elvis PresleyGone - Ferlin Husky  Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent    50cent.comThe Carol Burnett showWild one - Bobby RydellDreamweaver - Gary WrightNo scrubs - TLCExit - She got that - Wes Ryan    https://wesryan.pro/ History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

Hug a plumber day. Entertainment from 1967. Gullotine 1st used, First submarine to circumnavigate the Earth submerged, 1st solar powered battery. Todays birthdays - Ella Fitzgerald, Al Pacino, Talia Shire, Andy Bell, Hank Azaria, Rene Zellweger, Jason Lee. Ginger Rogers died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Plumber - Weird Al YankovichSomething stoopid - Nancy & Frank SinatraNeed you - Sony JamesInd da club - 50 Cent    http://50cent.com/It don't mean a thing if you ain't got that swing - Ella FitzgeraldA little respect - ErasureSomewhere over the rainbow - Rene ZellwegerMy name is Earl TV themeExit - Whenever your around - The Charlesys    https://www.charlesy.co.uk/the-History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National Pigs in a blanket day. Entertainment from 2017. Greeks use the Troy horse, Iranian hostage rescue mission disaster, Inda passes China for most people. Todays birthdays - Shirley MacLaine, Sue Grafton, Jill Ireland, Barbra Streisand, Jack Blades, Cedric the Entertainer, Kelly Clarkson, Tyson Ritter, Carly Pearce. Estee Lauder diedIntro - Dianna Corcoran    https://diannacorcoran.com/I love pigs in a blanket - The Hungry Food BandShape of you - Ed SheeranBody like a back road - Sam HuntBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Evergreen - Barbra StreisandStill rock in America - Night RangerMy life would suck without you - Kelly ClarksonGives you hell - All-American RejectsWhat he didn't do - Carly PearceExit -  Two beers for me - Kenyon Lockry     Kenyon on FacebookHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National English Muffin day. Entertainment from 2007. Coca Cola changed its recipe, 1st video loaded onto You Tube, Hillbilly used for first time, Ottoman Empire ended. Todays birthdays - William Shakespeare, James Buchanan. Shirley Temple, Roy Orbison, Lee Majors, Sandra Dee, Herve Villechaize, Joyce DeWitt, Valerie Bertinelli, George Lopez, Taio Cruz. Howar Cossell died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://diannacorcoran.com/ English Muffin - Parry GrippGive it to me - Timbaland  Nelly Furtado   Justin TimberlakeWasted - Carrie UnderwoodBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Good ship lollipop - Shirley TemplePretty Woman - Roy OrbisonSix Million Dollar Mant TV themeDynamite - Taio CruzHistory & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

National Jelly Bean day. Entertainment from 1977.Europeans find Brazil, Guadalajara sewers explode, Chemical weapons used for 1st time. Todays birthdays - Eddie Albert, Aaron Spelling, Charlotte Rae, Estelle Harris, Glen Campbell, Jack Nicholson, Peter Frampton, Ryan Stiles. Richar Nixon died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://diannacorcoran.com/Jelly Beans song - Children love to singDon't give up on us - David SoulShe's got you - Loretta LynnBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/Rhinestone cowboy - Glen CampbellShow me the way - Peter FramptonExit -  Small Towns - Donny Lee    https://www.donnyleemusic.com/ History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

There's a moment in every bad decision where reality finally sends you an invoice. Not a warning, not a polite reminder, but a full, itemized bill with interest, late fees, and a little note at the bottom that reads: “We tried to tell you.” That's where we are right now in America. Not in theory. Not in projection. In consequence.Because for years, Democrats built a political economy on vibes. Not math, not merit, not outcomes, but vibes. Equity over excellence. Optics over outcomes. And the whole thing worked beautifully… as long as nobody checked the books. But now the books are open, the numbers are ugly, and suddenly everybody who was celebrating the party is staring at the cleanup crew like they've never seen a mess before.Take the military shakeup. Pete Hegseth walks in like a guy who just bought a house and immediately starts ripping out drywall to see what's rotting underneath. Seventeen high-ranking officers gone. Not reassigned. Gone. That's not a routine adjustment. That's what happens when leadership decides the problem isn't a loose wire, it's the entire electrical system.And here's the uncomfortable question nobody in polite political circles wants to ask: were these people selected because they were the best warfighters, or because they checked the right demographic boxes at the right time? Because when your primary hiring filter becomes identity rather than capability, eventually you discover something shocking: the enemy doesn't care about your diversity statement.Factoid one: the U.S. military missed recruiting goals by over 40,000 troops in 2023, the worst shortfall in decades. Factoid two: a 2022 Heritage Foundation report found that over 68% of service members believed “wokeness” was hurting military readiness. Factoid three: China increased its defense budget by roughly 7% annually over the same period we were hosting drag shows on bases.So while America experimented with social theory in uniform, our adversaries stuck to the ancient, boring formula of “build stronger weapons and train people to use them.”And right on cue, reality showed up in Iran.An F-15 gets shot down. Two airmen recovered. Mission continues. That's not just a military success story. That's a contrast. Because competence doesn't announce itself with hashtags. It reveals itself under pressure. And under Trump, the message is simple: you go get your people. Period.Meanwhile, the U.S. bombs Qeshm Island, right near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting IRGC operations hitting commercial vessels. That's not symbolic. That's strategic. That's the kind of move that says, “We're done negotiating with people who only understand force.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1167. In this bonus segment that originally ran for Grammarpaloozians last October, we look at the surprising true origins of words that often fool people. We explore why "miniature" originally referred to a red color and not a size; the true, non-factual meaning of "factoid"; and how "hello" only became a common greeting because of the telephone. We also examine the indirect eponym behind the word "gasoline." Find Jess Zafarris online: Useless Etymology, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram