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Celebrate Hug Your Cat Day and Test Your Heat Wave Knowledge with Jerry's Holiday Calendar and Pop Quiz
Today’s Holiday Calendar and Pop Quiz, brought to you by Inland Empire Health Plan, brought a mix of fun facts and summer heat trivia! Manny joined the show from Northwest Indiana, sharing his stylish outfit and scenic trees, while Ashton highlighted holidays and quizzed viewers.
Holiday Highlights:
International Hug Your Cat Day is today, giving feline fans a chance to show extra love (if their cats are willing).
National Water a Flower Day is also today, reminding everyone to keep their plants hydrated, especially in the desert heat.
National E-Bike Day celebrates the convenience and eco-friendliness of electric bicycles. Fun fact: The first e-bike patent dates back to 1895!
Pop Quiz Highlights:
In 2020, Palm Springs recorded an astonishing 151 triple-digit days—the hottest year on record for the city!
The classic hit Heat Wave by Martha and the Vandellas was famously covered by Linda Ronstadt in 1975, earning another Billboard Top 10 hit.
As temperatures rise in the Coachella Valley, Ashton and Manny wrapped up the segment with a nod to Heat Wave from Martha and the Vandellas. Stay hydrated and stay cool!
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By: Jerry Steffen
May 30, 2025
