Today is National Fudge Day. It’s also National Fresh Veggies Day.
The world is full of tough choices.
This ain’t one of ‘em. 🤣
Let's get on with the countdown.
Along with today's Mindbender you get these bonus stories:
Bugs
Overpriced menu items
The perfect s’more
But first, today's Mindbender:
Twenty-seven percent of pet owners admit they’ve done this.
I'll have a clue coming up.
Bugs
Not one, but two bug stories for you today.
First, Philadelphia just picked up a title no city would ever want:
The most bedbug-infested city in America.
New York was #2, Cleveland #3. You can see where your town ranked right here.
Meanwhile, in Ohio, they’re dealing with an invasion of cicadas.
It’s gotten so bad that people visiting the Kings Island amusement park are being warned to keep their mouths closed while riding the rollercoasters.
Overpriced menu items
Even though it’s getting more and more expensive, most of us still love to eat out.
Well, an online site devoted to foodies posted their list of the most overpriced menu items.
And at the top? Well, it was a Mindbender answer last week: chips and salsa.
Yes, what used to be a free treat at most restaurants is now often tacked onto your bill.
Other items: Wedge salads—mainly because iceberg lettuce is 96% water—baked potatoes, and pancakes.
See the full story and list here.
Here's a clue for the Mindbender:
Probably has more nutrients than those tacos you had for lunch.
The perfect s’more
And since we’re talking about food, let’s focus on that iconic summertime/camping treat:
S’mores!
A kids summer camp went viral after they posted their directions for how to make the perfect s’more.
They offer advice on which chocolate to use, the ratio of ingredients, and even the roasting technique.
Before your next camping trip, find their recommendations here.
And, naturally, with this story in the MB Club mailer, there’s only one possible movie quote I can put at the bottom, right?
And now, the answer to today's Mindbender:
What have these pet owners done?
Tasted their pet’s food.
The wet stuff? Dry? Both?
Hopefully you came away from it with a really shiny coat.
That'll do it for today's Mindbender. Thank you for being part of The Club.
I got a lot of feedback from a post I shared this weekend about Father’s Day. It’s all about how parents wonder if they’re doing a good job or not.
You can check it out here.
Enjoy your day!
Dom
You’re killin’ me, Smalls!