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She called him "Arthur." He called her "Mrs. Cunningham." Any woman who could resist Fonzie's charms is a...
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Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented J...
Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented J...
1 in 11 people say their last argument with someone was over THISIncorrect Guesses: money, old girlfriend or boyfriend, nothi...
1 in 11 people say their last argument with someone was over THISIncorrect Guesses: money, old girlfriend or boyfriend, nothi...
Over it's life, THIS costs you $18,000...First caller was correct: your dog!
Over it's life, THIS costs you $18,000...First caller was correct: your dog!
27% of married men have done THIS in secret.Incorrect Guesses: gone out to eat alone, talk to their ex, go to a movie alone, ...
27% of married men have done THIS in secret.Incorrect Guesses: gone out to eat alone, talk to their ex, go to a movie alone, ...
If you're an average woman, you have about 38 to 40 of THESE:Incorrect Guesses: pairs of shoes, underwear, purses, facebo...
If you're an average woman, you have about 38 to 40 of THESE:Incorrect Guesses: pairs of shoes, underwear, purses, facebo...
Photographs are such a joy. They have powers to improve our outlook on life.Cameras and phones have evolved to make taking ph...
Photographs are such a joy. They have powers to improve our outlook on life.Cameras and phones have evolved to make taking ph...
Only 1 in 16 married couples can say THIS about their relationship.Correct Answer: they were high school sweethearts.
Only 1 in 16 married couples can say THIS about their relationship.Correct Answer: they were high school sweethearts.
Even if you didn't like country music, it's hard to say that you didn't like George Jones. A country superstar, h...
Men are 50% more likely than women to do THIS on a business tripIncorrect Guesses: drink too much, dine alone, order room ser...
THIS car accessory was invented by a blind man.Incorrect Guesses: windshield wipers, seatbelts, sideview mirrors, cup holder,...
Not a fan of the kidney beans found in most chili? Switch to green beans and you'll thank me later!1 pound ground beef1/2...
There are some people that fit the term 'beloved." I think Annette Funicello was one of them.Disney's official f...
The average child will do THIS for the first time at age 7 years, 7 months.Incorrect Guesses: tell a lie, call a person their...
Working in radio, I often get the chance to meet and greet celebrities. Of those I've met, I distinctly remember and enjo...
55% of adults say they never, ever, do THIS.Incorrect Guesses: don't clean the toilet, don't cheat on their taxes, sw...
THIS causes 3 family arguments every week.Incorrect Guesses: what to watch on tv, what's for dinner, who get the car, hom...
Facebook has changed the definition of 'Friend" from a close personal contact to someone who you've clicked &quo...
When's the last time you left a friend a voicemail? If you can't remember, don't worry, it means you're being...
Knock one out of the park with these tasty treats!1 pound lean ground beef1/2 cup ketchup2 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp prepared mu...
A majority of adults said they remember THIS more fondly than they remember their first kiss.Incorrect Guesses: getting drunk...
Since it's Oscars weekend, I took a look back at the films I've seen in 2013 and wondered who would be nominated for ...
Our latest youth crisis has teens texting in their sleep.As an expert explains, "The phone will beep, they'll answer...
Who says life stops at 102?On her second year past the century mark, Clara Cowell has given in to her family and agreed to qu...
You'll probably spend 11 hours this year doing this, and you'll dislike every minute of it.Incorrect Guesses: doing t...
People in Mississippi have fewer of THESE than people in any other state.Incorrect Guesses: teethm, pets, driver's licens...
According to Good Housekeeping, the average person eats THIS 200 times a year.Incorrect Guesses: pizza, chocolate,Correct Ans...
Yeah, I'm a sucker for personified stories about animals and the humans who love them. That's why, in my opinion, the...
THIS is the cause of more than 150 family arguments every year.Incorrect Guesses: putting the toilet seat down, money, where ...
9 out of 10 people say THIS makes them feel saferIncorrect Guesses: a security blanket, owning a gun, having a pet, dead bolt...
According to a recent study, if you do THIS, you'll likely gain about 10 pounds.Incorrect Guesses: quit smoking, eat righ...
The powers that be are giving some conventional wisdom about that nasty flu bug that's going around.You probably don'...
15% of Americans have never been to one of THESE.Incorrect Guesses: amusement park, chiropractor, funeralCorrect Answer: musi...
The nominations for the 85th Academy Awards come out tomorrow morning, so I'm calling some shots on the show. The actual ...
If you're like most people you'll have THIS for lunch more than 50 times a year.Incorrect Guesses: dessert, a cold be...
Nothing like a good mind teaser first thing on a Monday.
THIS is the number one item that gives a woman buyer's remorse.Incorrect Guesses: hair brush, shoes, treadmill, perfume, ...
Best wishes for a Happy 2013 to you.I know a lot of people always think of Dan Fogelberg's Same Old Lang Syne as a Christ...
THESE come in lots of colors, but the most common is brown.Incorrect Guesses: M&M's, eyes, skin, tootsie rolls, hair,...
Almost two thirds of women say they never, ever clean THISIncorrect Guesses: garage, top of the fridge, dishwasher, toilet, c...
One in twenty people say they have celebrated THIS anniversary.Incorrect Guesses: day they go their pet, divorce, 20th, one m...
Doing THIS for one minute relieves as much stress as a half hour massage.Incorrect Guesses: meditating, deep breathing, laugh...
Here's what's going on in this picture:A group of guys are sitting around manning phones, answering questions about h...
The average person experiences THIS when they are 47 years old.Incorrect Guesses: gray hair, mid life crisis, reading glasses...
Over the last 25 years, THIS has dropped 98%Incorrect Guesses: use of pay phones, correspondence like Christmas cards, land l...
I know injuries are nothing to laugh about, but I just can't help myself when it comes to Turkey Fryer explosions. I thi...
A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped donate to this year's Thanksgiving On The Mayflower food drive.With a matching don...
More than three quarters of women say men over the age of 35 should never wear THIS.Incorrect Guesses: pierced ears, speedo, ...
When asked what horror movie title best describes your last relationship, the top answer was 'Night of the Living Dead...
Sales records show that people buy THESE as gifts far more than buying them for themselves.Incorrect Guesses: gift cards, I t...
3 quarters of women say it's unforgivable if a man does THIS on a first date.Incorrect Guesses: doesn't open the door...
85% of people who own one of THESE in their home never use it.Incorrect Guesses: exercise equipment, fire extinguisherCorrect...
For all the cooking shows I have watched, I still don't think I'm anywhere near a pro.After seeing this, I think I co...
There's the standard old hot dog trick, but...Remember this photo from a couple weeks ago? Very topical costume idea!
A majority of women say they would rather not have to do THIS at workIncorrect Guesses: make the coffee, answer the phone, cl...
Experts think that the longest one of THESE has lasted is about 31,600 days.Incorrect Guesses: a person, bacteria strain, sta...
The average person does THIS almost 22,000 times a year.Incorrect Guesses: brush their teeth, go to the bathroom, sneeze, flu...
Police say THIS is the excuse they hear the most often from speeders.Incorrect Guesses: I was on the cell phone, I wasn't...
Farewell to Mr. Moon River, Andy Williams, who has passed away at age 84.In addition to being in everybody's mom's an...
Recent survey of pet owners asked if you could ask your pet one question, what would it be? THIS was the most popular answer....
In a relationship between a man and a woman, 90% of the time, the female partner initiates THIS.Incorrect Guesses: conversati...
Honestly, I think the next burger is the best burger you're ever going to eat, but in a competitive and orderly society, ...
If you own one of THESE, on average you'll own IT for 77 months before replacing IT.Incorrect Guesses: cell phone, camera...
There are a lot of old fisherman tales about how dolphins have helped those lost a sea, find a way home.They're romantic ...
The average person has 44 of THESE, unless you are under 30 when you probably have about 75.Incorrect Guesses: pairs of shoes...
75% of married women say they wish their husbands would do THIS more often.Incorrect Guesses: cook, bring home flowers, house...
On average, a household will lose 3.2 of THESE per year.Incorrect Guesses: keys, shingles, light bulbs, remote controls, sock...
In these highly political times, I know exactly where I stand on one issue.I will never dress my dog in human clothes. It'...
People do THIS an average of 10 times a day.Incorrect Guesses: drink something, check email, burp, change their clothes, wash...
They're in the news all the time, but few people know that they weigh about 306 pounds each. What?Incorrect Guesses: vide...
I think it all comes down to a few words from a certain celebrity.Homer Simpson said it best when he moaned and said 'D&#...
I've spent a lot of my career writing, which is why I love a good pun every now and then. Better now than then.
Although it's commonly expected in the workplace, 6 out of 10 employees won't do THIS at work today.Incorrect Guesses...
I gotta admit. I am a junkie for Shark Week. Sharks tap into some bizarre inner fear of mine and I can't help but watch.S...
Although I may have lost some of the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games last night to translation, there was one moment ...
A six-year-old boy from Salt Lake City had been dealing with sinus problems for the past three years, and doctors finally fig...
25% of pet owners have done THISIncorrect Guesses: sleep with their pets, brush their teeth, dress them up, eat their food, p...
This doens't seem quite right. Apparently Olympians have to shell out some significant bucks when they win an Olympic med...
One in ten women have THIS and are keeping it secret.Incorrect Guesses: extra cash, ring from an ex, love letters, a 2nd job,...
If your garden overflows with tomatoes, here is a tasty way to use them up!1/2 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend1/2...
You'd think the 'Mad Men" would be happy now. With 17 nominations this morning, they're in the running to ti...
Rain.No need to leave so early. You showed up early to the party this morning. No need to leave already.Sure, you caused a li...
What is the number one occupation of women who marry millionaires?Incorrect Guesses: aerobic instructors, interior designer, ...
I'm trying to think what my Top TV moments are over my lifetime. I really prefer a movie screen to the small screen, but ...
Americans will lose over $5 million this year by not doing THIS.Incorrect Guesses: clipping coupons, not filing taxes properl...
What's the #1 nickname that people give to their car?Incorrect Guesses: buddy, Old Nellie, Betsy, Scott, Sally, Hut/hup m...
Six of Ten men thinks having THIS makes them more attractive.Incorrect Guesses: goatee, mustache, hair, really nice car, tan,...
The more money you make, the less likely it is you've done THIS in the last year.Incorrect Guesses: go grocery shopping, ...
You're average if THIS usually lasts five days.Incorrect Guesses: a razor, vacation, cold, diet, time in a shower over a ...
It's spring time. You're throat is sore, you're coughing, you're sneezing, but why? It could be allergies, br...
A card for you Dad. In this economy, here's some justification that you were right
According to USA Today, almost half of brides admit they thought about THIS during their wedding ceremony.Incorrect Guesses: ...
REcent survey of Dads say two thirds of them would rather have THIS than a neck tie for Father's Day on Sunday.Incorrect ...
We've seen those videos of our Military members coming home and surprising family and friends, and they are quite heartwa...
I try not to highlight negative things in life. I think a positive attitude helps you get by.But then again there are times w...
Sure, we joke that Memorial Day weekend is a great time for mattress sale, a day off, or a cookout. That doesn't mean we ...
How important is this topic? It is the MOST important bit of advice you'll ever need, assuming you are a guy who wants a ...
I love putting together WOLX's Madison 500 Countdown. We get lots of votes, and it is interesting how much things can cha...
17% of women say they can't live without their hair dryer. 16% said they couldn't live without THIS.Incorrect Guesses...
7% of women love THIS, 55% think it's ok, and 30% hate it.Incorrect Guesses: work, watching sports on tv, foot massage, p...
31 million households in America do THIS, and spend an average of $449 a year doing it.Incorrect Guesses: bbq, movies, orderi...
The Piano Man turns the big 63 today. While there are many of his songs that I enjoy, I think I'm ready to retire one.It&...
We know that getting a good night's sleep helps with all sorts of health issues. I'm not sure it makes you nimble eno...
Did you hear that Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Braun are opening up a restaurant?It's true. They're calling it the 8*Twelve...
A heartfelt congrats going out to The Browns. Dave and Rachel of Madison were the $1,000,000 winners on The Amazing Race last...
87% of men do THIS on a daily basisIncorrect Guesses: shave, comb their hair, shower, swear, kiss their wife good bye every m...
This story first was reported by a Tulsa, Oklahoma news station about Tanner the Golden Retreiver and Blair, his new best fri...
Parents Magazine says a baby's first words are Mommy and Daddy. What is the THIRD word.Incorrect Guesses: please, bye, up...
There are 78 million of THESE in America. You may have one in your house.Incorrect Guesses: t.v., back massagerCorrect Answer...
When you think of driving songs, you think of things like Steppenwolf's "Born To Be Wild," Commander Cody's...
THIS embarrasses over 20% of men.Incorrect Guesses: crying, speaking in front of a crowd, their height, acne, snoring, size o...
Of the multitudes of movies that I caught over the weekend at the Wisconsin Film Festival, there is one that Green Bay Packer...
A study suggests that if you were born with one of THESE you will live 8 to 10 years longer than other people.Incorrect Guess...
You'll use THIS for about 2 and a half years before it gets lost, stolen or it breaks.Incorrect Guesses: cellular phone, ...
Check out this side by side comparision of Baltimore Orioles infielder Robert Andino with his last three annual team photos.I...
Nearly one in five of us have never had one of these.Incorrect Guesses: bratwurst, parking ticket, new car, massage, migraine...
A USA Today poll says nearly two-thirds of men think THESE make them look cuter.Incorrect Guesses: blue eyes, sunglasses, fre...
Harvard University has produced eight U.S. Presidents, but only four people who went on to work at this well known profession...
Enjoy...for as long as you can tolerate all 6:10 of this video...
In my opinion, there is just one simple way to win the lottery. I'll tell you that below.In the meantime, here's some...
The Mega Millions will hit a estimated record $476 million for Friday night's drawing. Other than being an unimaginable n...
This morning, we were talking about a woman from Niagara Falls, who is disabled and in a wheelchair. She won a contest from a...
The average woman spends the equivalent of 4 and a half months of life doing THIS.Incorrect Guesses: hair, caring for childre...
Wherever you go and whatever you do,May the luck of the Irish be there with you.Just don't go here:
A shout out to Bruce Springsteen today.His new album "Wrecking Ball" landed atop the Billboard 200 chart, giving hi...
Three quarters of married couples who do THIS say they do not want their friends to find out.Incorrect Guesses: talk like lit...
I miss winter already, but this seems a little off.How exactly can an Opossum shred on a snowboard? I don't think the guy...
I'm a sucker for cute pet pics. Check out these ones of animals that seem to have something else going on in their furry ...
Spring break is coming. For many, this means it's time for a vacation. Depending on your idea of vacation, this could mea...
Today would have been the 108th birthday of Theodore "Dr Seuss" Geisel. In honor of the big day and the theatrical ...
Survey asked married women to list their husbands most annoying habits, this was #1.Incorrect Guesses: snoring, passing gas, ...
It's is an easy call this year. Trust me, I have a pretty decent track record when it comes to picking who will be taking...
Can you translate this sentence: "I'm gonna vamoose to the slide pond, but I hope I'm not looking like a strubbl...
Pretty soon, I think our Commander In Chief is going to have his own variety hour.Last night, the White House hosted a Blues-...
A question on my mind: Should I watch the Whitney Houston funeral service this weekend?Once they put up a webstream of the vi...
It's not a fear of high winds. Galeophobia is actually the fear of sharks. I'm not sure I've shared this, but I f...
I'm not much of a sucker for Valentine's Day, but I do like foreign languages.Here's a great way to impress your ...
One in seven of every married couple say they did THIS on their first date.Incorrect Guesses: went to the movies, kissed, fel...
Nearly 2 million people do this for a living, and it's still a growing profession.Incorrect Guesses: online shopping, chi...
Well, even if Green Bay isn't in the game, we at least have this.Madonna was on The Today Show this morning and offered u...
A recent study published by the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior gave 6 tips for eating out while following a weig...
It's is an easy call this year. Trust me, I have a pretty decent track record when it comes to picking who will be taking...
First I have to work in this line, in case I forget......You should see the sparks fly from my knife and fork when I'm ea...
Margarita, oh how I love thee... (just don't tell my girlfriend)A new bar manager's survey found the Margarita remain...
I love current events. I love snow. I really love when news reporters get pummeled by the snow they are reporting on. See if ...
More than two-thirds of women will do THIS at some point, and not enjoy doing it.Incorrect Guesses: have a child, go on a rol...
Don't let the name scare you away from this delicious chili alternative! Some people just don't care for the kidney beans fou...
One in Five fights happen here.Incorrect Guesses: dinner table, bar, football game, in the car, wedding, school, internet, re...
Sorry, but I'm afraid the Mayan calendar and all those "2012 end of times" predictions are wrong. How dow I know th...
One third of women struggle with this on a daily basis.Incorrect Guesses: their weight, fixing their hair, eye lashes, what t...
As much as I love the Christmas music, I am always happy when the Classic Hits return. I spend the first couple of weeks sayi...
In Los Angeles, police are reporting this is the most stolen item from schools.Correct Answer: Tubas
Betty White may have had a banner year in 2010, but hey, lets keep the party going. NBC says they're going to celebrate Betty...
Maybe you remember this one from 2009. This was the Kenosha Police Department's 12 Days Of Chrismas. They're not doing much t...
With the blink of an eye, movie awards season is here. The Screen Actors Guild released their nominees this week. The GoldenG...
In more than three-quarters of divorce cases, the woman gets to keep......Incorrect Guesses: flat screen tv, vehicle, house, ...
Just a quick Christmas gift suggestion. The 2012 Dane County Humane Society Calendars are available. They're just $10 online ...
In 1985, most people said they had three of these. In 2011, it's down to two. What is it?Incorrect Guesses: tvs, kids, cars, ...
I think of myself as an outdoorsy person, so I'd like to think I have what it takes to survive being out in the open. The key...
Duets sometimes soar, othertimes they crash hard to the earth. Some just haunt you forever. The latter is how the oddball Chr...
I can't say I'm a big proponent of antibacterial hand sanitizer. I feel like you're killing the germs on your hands, but you ...
There was a statistic that stuck out in my head this morning.According to a new report from the National Retail Federation, g...
I never listen to Mariah Carey; she's a good singer and everything, just not really my style of music and I don't thinkI can ...
Remember this scene from A Few Good Men. Of course you do:I found this reworking of the speech with a little nod to deer hunt...
Americans will collectively lose between 18 to 20 thousand of these this year.Incorrect Guesses: brain cells, pens, cell phon...
30% of Americans have been to ten or more of THESE.Incorrect Guesses: zoos, rock concerts, amusement parks, funerals, wedding...
You won't find THIS in more than 400,000 homes in America.Incorrect Guesses: carbon monoxide detector, television, electricit...
I'm gonna share something personal with you here. It's a email exchange that I had with my girlfriend Vanessa on Monday.A cou...
Happy 54th Birthday Peter Brady.Alright, It's actually Christopher Knight's 54th. Think he ever get's tired of being called P...
