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LIFESTYLE
"Shotgun!" Every kid knows what this means, but where did the idea come from? A linguist explains this history-filled expression. (Source: Reader’sDigest)
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NOSTALGIA
Elvis and Priscilla Presley Were 'Smiling and Smooching' After Their 1973 Divorce, Says Photographer
Elvis Presley and his wife of six years, Priscilla Presley, finalized their divorce on October 9, 1973, but their unexpected behavior afterward, captured by a photographer outside the courthouse, truly surprised onlookers. (Source: Parade)
WELLNESS
Pitting bananas against strawberries, our verdict is in: bananas take the lead in nutritional content and vitamin benefits, scoring a fruity victory. (Source: 10Almonds)
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LONGEVITY
And for those same reasons, we are going to make a beeline for our local park this Friday, October 10th, to mark National Walk to a Park Day, founded by the Trust in 2021 to highlight the importance of parks in community life. (Source: The Longevity-Project)
ENTERTAINMENT
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The first batch of presenters and performers for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony has been announced. The celebration will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater. (Source: People)
FINANCE
If you’ve been considering energy-efficient upgrades to your home, now may be the time — as in, right now. A raft of tax breaks designed to incentivize energy improvements is about to be switched off. (Source: AARP)
TRAVEL
With the U.S. federal government still currently shutdown, here's why you probably want to reconsider buying this certain type of airline ticket. (Source: Explore)
FOOD
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A fresh report reveals mangoes have officially outranked bananas and oranges as America’s most-Googled fruit. Based on 728,000 average monthly searches, the data suggests a late-summer craving for something tropical. (Source: FoodandWine)
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When I reached 65, I realized that approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 every day over the next four years. In addition, over 50 million people are already 65+. I believe our generation deserves its own free, ad-supported, daily lifestyle newsletter with interesting news and fun facts created just for us. I hope you enjoy!
