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The GrayVine Newsletter Wednesday 09.10.2025

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Wednesday Edition - September 10, 2025

Good morning, Member

Hope you’re having a wonderful Wednesday, GrayViners! Mid-week mornings can sometimes feel slow, so let’s sprinkle in some fun together. Who knows, maybe today’s little spark of imagination will be just the thing to brighten the rest of your week. Imagine this: You’ve just been given your very own national holiday. 🌟 What would you call it and how would people celebrate? Share your ideas with us in the forum!

Now, let’s crack yesterday’s riddle: I’m pulled aside to clear the view. I fall in cloth with gentle sway. I dress the window, night and day. What am I?

The answer is… a curtain! Let’s tip our hats off to our clever Riddle Masters!

Ready for another brain teaser? Unscramble this word: W Y E N T T

Send in your answer and earn a chance for a shout-out tomorrow! Alright, cozy up in your favorite spot and let’s dive into what’s making headlines across the US today.

Emerald — Newsletter Writer



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Today’s Trivia SeparatorToday’s Trivia

In music, how many notes are in a standard octave?

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A. 5

B. 7

C. 8

D. 12


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Did You Ever Fiddle With This?

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It looked like nothing more than a simple metal ring, but this little loop once brought entire worlds into our living rooms. Before streaming, before cable, it was the trusty helper that pulled in those fuzzy high-number channels—sometimes with a twist, a tilt, or even a strip of tinfoil to make the picture clearer. Did you ever fiddle with this? Take a trip down memory lane and share a nostalgic story or two!


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“Take me home, country roads, to the place I ______.”

A. belong

B. love

C. call home

D. remember

Send in your answer! Did you get the last one correct? See our winners list here!


On this day in History SeparatorOn This Day In History - September 10, 2025

1897 - History’s first drunk driving arrest was made.

1955 - The TV show Gunsmoke premiered on CBS, kicking off a two-decade run.

Want to know what else happened on this day in history? Take a look here!


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Who knew movie magic could come with feathers? This is Pumpkin, a 24-year-old cockatoo who landed a role in a neighborhood short film—and judging by his confident stance, he loved every second of the spotlight. Doesn’t he look ready for his close-up? We’d love to feature YOUR photos next—send them our way!


Today's (Grand)Dad joke SeparatorToday's (Grand)Dad Joke

Think you’ve heard every “guy walks into a bar” joke? Try this one and get ready to laugh! Got a funnier one? Share it in the forum!


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Did you know “brain freeze” goes by another name? Learn its medical term and the quickest way to make it vanish. Know more cool facts? Post them in the forum!

Today’s trivia answer: C.

An octave contains 8 notes.