Fun Distraction: Pickleball

Image of man playing pickleball

Pickleball has gotten so popular! Ever wonder where, when, or why it was invented? Here is a video with the story of how the game was created on Bainbridge Island in Washington State.

https://youtu.be/6kPJDi4LF1o

To learn more about Pickleball:
https://www.pickleballchannel.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pickleballchannel/
https://m.facebook.com/pickleballchannel/

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Fun Distraction: Fry Day

Several images of a variety of french fries

Happy National French Fry Day!!! How do you like to eat your French Fries? Here is a video from Insider Food about how fries are eaten around the world.

https://youtu.be/qn4d5SXtxoM

July 13th is National French Fry Day. Check with your local chain restaurants, many are offering free fries today and some even tomorrow, since in 2023 July 14th is a “Fry-day”.

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Fun Distraction: Pallet House

Image of a small house built with pallets

This video is mesmerizing! Watch “Bogdan in the forest” build a tiny house from the floor up with old pallets while his dogs keep him company.
https://fb.watch/lHTzdwWfS_/

(Time lapse video posted on FB by “Survival Camping, Build Warm Brushcraft”)

Or … Check out Bogdan_in_the_forest on YouTube for full videos.
https://youtube.com/@bogdanintheforest4382

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Fun Distraction: Avocados

Avocados

How much do you know about Avocados? They are delicious and have many health benefits but did you know farming them is hard on the environment. Read more about avocados, the health benefits and popularity along with their environmental impact from the Greenly Institute.

https://greenly.earth/en-us/blog/ecology-news/what-is-the-avocados-environmental-impact

Then check out this YouTube video from Great Big Story about how Arina Shokouhi has developed a sustainable avocado substitute.

https://youtu.be/gmcSxlMDZrw

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