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Jerry Steffen brought the fun this morning with Hashtag Holiday Calendar and Pop Quiz, revealing three unusual celebrations happening on November 21st that Hallmark definitely hasn't made cards for yet.

First up: World Television Day. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1996, this day celebrates television's role in keeping the public informed. And yes, NBC Palm Springs counts—so you're welcome for watching!

Next, National Stuffing Day arrived just six days before Thanksgiving. The segment revealed an interesting tidbit about the difference between stuffing and dressing: stuffing gets cooked inside the bird, while dressing is prepared separately. Either way, it's never too early to start enjoying this Thanksgiving favorite.

Finally, World Hello Day encourages everyone to greet at least 10 people as a celebration of communication and friendliness. The perfect reminder that a simple hello can brighten someone's day.

But here's where things get interesting. The pop quiz challenged viewers with a telephone history question that stumped the hosts. When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876, he tried promoting a different greeting than the standard hello we use today.

Can you guess what it was?

What telephone greeting did Alexander Graham Bell originally try to promote?

A) Ahoy
B) Good day
C) Howdy

Think you know the answer? Watch the video to test your knowledge and see if you're

Three Quirky Holidays You Didn't Know About