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Breezy Sun Gives Way to a Soggy Week Ahead for South Florida

Breezy Sun Gives Way to a Soggy Week Ahead for South Florida

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Enjoy Tuesday's sunshine because a stretch of heavy clouds, daily showers, and afternoon storms will dominate the rest of your week.

May 26, 2026
Enough Taffy Is Made In 1-Hour To Cover 1/3 The Length of Atlantic City (1.3 miles). (Video)

Enough Taffy Is Made In 1-Hour To Cover 1/3 The Length of Atlantic City (1.3 miles). (Video)

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When Topps baseball cards were first introduced in 1951, taffy was included in the pack. Unfortunately, cards’ varnish tainted the taffy, so Topps later switched to gum.

May 23, 2026
Walnuts Are Considered As “Brain Food”

Walnuts Are Considered As “Brain Food”

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The most walnuts cracked against the head in one minute is 181. The most walnuts crushed by the hand in one minute is 212.

May 17, 2026
South Florida Braces For Sizzling Mother’s Day Weekend With Record-Level Heat And Unsettled Skies

South Florida Braces For Sizzling Mother’s Day Weekend With Record-Level Heat And Unsettled Skies

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Prepare for a sizzling Mother's Day weekend with unseasonably high temperatures followed by a chance of storms Monday.

May 8, 2026
The Hoagie Became The “Official Sandwich of Philadelphia” In 1992

The Hoagie Became The “Official Sandwich of Philadelphia” In 1992

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Wawa sells 83 million hoagies each year. Enough to stretch 10.5 times from WAWA HQ in Pennsylvania to Miami.

May 5, 2026
Blueberries Are One Of The Healthiest Fruits On The Market

Blueberries Are One Of The Healthiest Fruits On The Market

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In 1990 Fifth-grade student Megan Frank persuades Maine’s legislature to vote blueberry pie as the state’s official dessert.

April 28, 2026
Breezy Transitions and Shifting Skies: Your South Florida Weekly Forecast

Breezy Transitions and Shifting Skies: Your South Florida Weekly Forecast

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Monday showers transition to Tuesday sunshine while gusty breezes and rip current risks impact the region all week.

April 20, 2026
A 1930s Industrial Experiment Led To The Manufacure Of Irregular Shaped Puffs

A 1930s Industrial Experiment Led To The Manufacure Of Irregular Shaped Puffs

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The terms “Big Wheel” and “Big Cheese” originally referred to those who were wealthy enough to purchase a whole wheel of cheese.

April 17, 2026
Manuscripts From 360 A.D. Talk Of Licorice Helping Eye Ailments, Skin Diseases, Coughs, And Loss Of Hair.

Manuscripts From 360 A.D. Talk Of Licorice Helping Eye Ailments, Skin Diseases, Coughs, And Loss Of Hair.

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Licorice is popular as medicine worldwide. It can be used in the treatment of respiratory tract disorders, cough, mouth and gastric ulcers, indigestion, headache and neurodegenerative disorders. Some medical studies indicate that licorice may be beneficial in the treatment of certain types of cancer.

April 12, 2026