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12.23.24 | Why Is It Called A White Elephant Exchange?

And how to stop getting lost in thought

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Why Is It Called A White Elephant Gift Exchange?

One year, for my White Elephant, I traded away a Cabbage Patch doll instead of keeping it. Wonder what that’s worth today? Where did the White Elephant gift idea come from?  Apparently back in Thailand they would give literal white elephants to friends and family.  Where did they keep them in the house?  There’s more to this tradition.

How To Stop Getting Lost In Thought

If you are like my husband, you get lost in thought. Apparently with a little meditation we can get a better understanding of why this happens. 

Why Cartoon Characters Wear Gloves

My favorite cartoon growing up was Bugs Bunny.  I often wondered why he was always wearing gloves? It seems having cartoon characters wear gloves saved time in production. Listen in for some other great reasons. 

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