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Monday Edition - January 9, 2026

Good morning Member

Welcome to a brand-new Monday! I’ll let you in on a little secret: The Beatles are my favorite band of all time. Their music has a way of taking me right back to the first time I heard it on the radio, when the world felt brighter and full of promise. That got me wondering: What was your most memorable Beatles-related moment? Was it hearing a song for the first time, seeing them on the TV, or sharing their music with someone you loved? Head over to the forum and tell us your story—we’d love to hear it.

Let’s crack last Friday’s Word Unscramble: L A R O P U P

The answer is popular! Big shout-out to everyone who cracked it. 👏

And here’s today’s challenge: G E M T O N A

Think you know the answer? Post it in the forum, and we’ll give you a proper shout-out tomorrow. Now that we’re warmed up, let’s ease into today’s stories: The President’s message after multiple tragedies, a little-known IRS rule affecting your Social Security checks, ALDI’s surprising checkout rule, and more!

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In Greek mythology, who was the Zeus’s first wife?

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A. Eurynome

B. Metis

C. Themis

D. Demeter

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Use these emojis to name the popular Christmas song!

Hint: This song celebrates good news spreading everywhere, as happiness is shared far and wide.

Think you got it? Submit your guess here! Did you crack the last one? Find out here.


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Ladies, Let’s Confuse Our Male GrayViners!​

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Alright ladies, you know exactly what you’re looking at, and probably have a few stories to go with it—but let’s see how many puzzled looks this gets from the gentlemen! These little escape artists have a way of making a quiet exit at the most inconvenient times, usually right when you’re out running errands. Can anyone tell us what these are? Let’s take a trip down memory lane, drop your most nostalgic find here!


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1791 - The Bill of Rights was ratified.

1925 - The new Madison Square Garden in New York City officially opened.

What else happened On This Day throughout history? See them here!


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Now this is what we call living the good life! Simba, GrayViner NIBOR0’s handsome fellow, has decided that the floor is the perfect spot for a full-on, belly-up nap, paws tucked and worries nowhere to be found. It’s hard not to smile seeing a cat at ease, soaking up the quiet of the room like it’s his own personal retreat. Thanks for sharing this cozy moment! Want your pet to be featured next? Post their photos here!


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What starts as a tense bar moment takes a hilarious turn no one at the table sees coming. Brighten someone’s day by sharing your jokes here!


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Today’s trivia answer: B.

Metis was the first wife of Zeus.