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Office Holiday Parties Suffer From COVID-19
Of the few companies saying they will have a party this year, nearly three-fourths indicate the event will be virtual.
TUESDAY TRIVIA: From What Is the Word ‘Emoji’ Derived?
The Unicode Consortium currently has 2,789 emoji in its standardized list.
TUESDAY TRIVIA: The First Thanksgiving Meal
Turkey, dressing and green bean casserole were not on the menu for the first Thanksgiving.
SURVEY SAYS: Being Thankful
PLANSPONSOR NewsDash readers share what they are thankful for.
Employees Feeling Underappreciated Since Transition to Working From Home
Fifty-five percent of employees surveyed said they are ready to cut back on their efforts since they feel what they do seems to go unnoticed.
TUESDAY TRIVIA: Origin of the Phrase ‘Riding Shotgun’
When several people are going to get into a car for a trip, one might exclaim, “I get shotgun!”
TUESDAY TRIVIA: Famous People Who Have or Had a Stutter
President-Elect Joe Biden has struggled with a stutter.
TUESDAY TRIVIA: Which Popular Traditional ‘Christmas’ Song Was Not Written About or for Christmas?
There are certain songs that everyone associates with Christmas.
TUESDAY TRIVIA: Most Common First Name Among U.S. Presidents
There have been no presidents with the first name Joe and no other presidents with the first name Donald.
TUESDAY TRIVIA: Who Was Elected President for Two Non-Consecutive Terms?
Barack Obama was the 17th president to be elected to at least two terms.
TUESDAY TRIVIA: Why the Donkey for Democrats and the Elephant for Republicans?
The donkey has long been the animal symbol for Democrats and the elephant has been the one for Republicans?
Want to Spot a Narcissist? Look at a Person’s Eyebrows.
The 2020 Ig Nobel Prize winners have been announced.
TUESDAY TRIVIA: Where Did the Practice of Trick-or-Treating Originate?
In a typical year, children celebrate Halloween by going door-to-door, saying ‘trick-or-treat’ and collecting candy or other goodies.