Merry Wednesday

How many magicians does it take to do magic? Just one will do the trick. This Wednesday, March 29, is Smoke and Mirrors Day, and Sam’s here to tell you all about it! From where the day came from to how to impress your family with a simple but exciting trick, there’s no Penn-and-Tell-ing how magical today can be!
SOURCES:

• https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/calendar-march-1989/print/
• https://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/march/smokemirrorsday.htm
• https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/lifestyles/every-day-has-name-least-unofficially/tsWYca2Gy8oVNQ8LO0MJHM/
• https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/wl/seeing-through-the-lexicon-of-smoke-and-mirrors-day/
• https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/story/lifestyle/2012/02/27/mule-day-2012-to-be/25685868007/
• https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/

Production by Charlie Brewer

Cover art by Ian Anderson
Music by ScottHolmesMusic.com
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Close your laptop, use your time off, and get some fresh air, because today is National Goof-Off Day! Whether you’ve got dishes piling up in the sink or there’s a work deadline looming, everyone deserves a break to recoup and reset no matter what. This week, Sam tells you all about how National Goof-Off Day was created, and how to celebrate it like a true goof-off.
HOLIDAY SUBMISSION FORM: https://rowman.com/page/ChasesForm
SOURCES:

• https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/goof-off-day/
• https://rowman.com/Page/Chases
• https://livewelloutdoors.com/celebrate-national-goof-off-day/
• https://www.holidayinsights.com/create-national-holiday-days.htm
• https://www.un.org/en/observances
• https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goof-off
• https://www.healthline.com/health/health-benefits-of-being-outdoors#better-breathing

Production by Charlie Brewer

Cover art by Ian Anderson
Music by ScottHolmesMusic.com
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Host Sam is here to help you celebrate all the random holidays you keep hearing about - starting with today! It’s March 15, 2023, and it’s National Egg Cream Day! Whether you’ve grown up sipping on these tasty treats or you’ve never heard of them, get ready to take a deep dive into all things egg cream, from how to make one to where to find one in modern times. Break out the straws, head to your local soda fountain, and have a very Merry Wednesday!
Egg Cream Recipe: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/classic-egg-cream-recipe-5272267
LINKS:

• http://www.eggcreamday.com/about.html
• https://asliceofbrooklyn.com/history-of-the-egg-cream/
• https://www.moretimetotravel.com/egg-cream-an-ethnic-drink-with-a-rich/
• https://culinarylore.com/sodas:what-is-an-egg-cream/
• https://imbibemagazine.com/history-of-the-egg-cream-soda/
• https://www.holidayinsights.com/create-national-holiday-days.htm

Production by Charlie Brewer

Cover art by Ian Anderson
Music by ScottHolmesMusic.com
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We had a pizza pun ready, but it’s on a knead-to-know basis. Fire up your ovens and break out the toppings because today, April 5th, 2023, is our tastiest holiday yet: National Deep Dish Pizza Day. Resident cheese enthusiast, Sam, is taking a deep dive into a deep dish and walking us through all the crunchy, gooey goodness. What makes a deep dish pizza? Why today? And, most importantly, how can we celebrate this all important holiday? Here's a hint: it's easy as pie!
SOURCES:

• https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20131023-the-deep-rooted-history-of-chicagos-deep-dish-pizza
• http://chases2023calendarofevents.com/search.php?source=0405
• https://www.unos.com/about.php
• https://www.streetdirectory.com/food_editorials/snacks/pizza/history_of_chicago_style_pizza.html
• https://blog.slicelife.com/who-invented-chicago-deep-dish-pizza/

Production by Charlie Brewer

Cover art by Ian Anderson
Music by ScottHolmesMusic.com
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Surprise! We’re back with season two! This calls for a toast. How about a Harvey Wallbanger since today is Harvey Wallbanger Day? Don’t know what that is? Join Sam as she explains where it came from and how to make it (even if you don’t drink). So get your glass ready, try not to bang into any walls, and let’s have a very Merry Wednesday!
SOURCES:

• https://www.liquor.com/recipes/harvey-wallbanger/
• https://www.thrillist.com/spirits/liqueur/what-is-galliano
• https://mybartender.com/articles/galliano-substitutes/
• https://www.liquor.com/brands/galliano/
• https://galliano.com/
• https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1176/cocktails/harvey-wallbanger-cocktail

Cover art by Ian Anderson
Music by ScottHolmesMusic.com
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Website: www.merrywednesday.com
Email: [email protected]
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