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By News May 26, 2020 | 4:08 AM

TODAY’S BLOG — Seven steps for the perfect ice cream eating experience, according to science … Ben & Jerry’s and Nike have teamed up to create a new shoe … The best ways to get out of a speeding ticket …

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Story 1:  Seven Steps for the Perfect Ice Cream Eating Experience, According to Science

The first day of summer isn’t until June 20th.  But yesterday was the unofficial start.  So let’s talk ICE CREAM . . . and how to make it taste even better.

An expert in “sensory science” came up with a seven-step process that’s supposed to give you the ideal ice cream eating experience.  The one downside is it takes longer.  But if you’re REALLY serious about your ice cream, here are the steps . . .

  1. Take it out of the freezer and let it defrost for about 15 minutes. When it’s too cold, the aroma molecules don’t release.  And smell plays a huge role in how things taste.
  2. Don’t take too big of a bite. Half a teaspoon per bite is ideal.
  3. Place the spoon upside down in your mouth, so the ice cream hits your tongue.
  4. Roll the ice cream around in your mouth, and pay attention to how the smooth, creamy texture feels.
  5. Breathe in through your mouth while the ice cream is in there. The air passing over it helps it hit more of your taste buds.
  6. Don’t swallow too soon. 12 seconds in your mouth is ideal.
  7. Repeat with each bite to build up a, quote, “full ice cream taste profile.”

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Story 2:  Ben & Jerry’s and Nike Have Teamed Up to Create a New Shoe

Nike and Ben & Jerry’s have teamed up to make a SHOE.  It’s called the Nike SB Dunk Low x Ben & Jerry’s . . . or the “Chunky Dunky.” . . . and they started showing up in stores over the weekend.

The shoes basically look like a pint of Ben & Jerry’s on your feet.  They have the bright blue, green, and yellow colors . . . plus the black and white cow print all over.

And if you want a pair . . . well, good luck.  They go on sale online today but they’re expected to sell out immediately . . . and some people who managed to grab a pair at a store for $100 are reselling them for more than $1,300.

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From the freezer to the streets, the Nike SB x Ben & Jerry's Chunky Dunky drops tomorrow on the SNKRS app. Download it at the link in our bio! #chunkydunky

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This is your very last chance to enter the raffle for the Ben & Jerry’s x Nike SB Dunk low “Chunky Dunky” The raffle closes today at 16.00 CEST Good luck, friends! #calirootsstore #nike #nikesbdunk #nikedunk #chunkydunky

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Story 3:  The Best Ways to Get Out of a Speeding Ticket Are by Playing Dumb, or Asking for a Warning

If you’re like me, playing dumb comes a little TOO naturally.  So this is welcome news:  A new study found that playing dumb is one of the best ways to get out of a SPEEDING TICKET.

Researchers asked people to name various excuses they’ve used, and whether they worked or not.  And they found the best excuse is to claim you just didn’t realize you were driving so fast.  Here are the excuses that work best . . .

  1. “I didn’t realize I was speeding.” It works 32% of the time.  And it’s also the most popular excuse we use.
  2. “I’m late for work.” It works 20% of the time.
  3. “There’s a medical emergency,” 20%.
  4. “I really have to use the bathroom,” 17%.
  5. “I didn’t see the speed limit sign,” also 17%.

A few that ranked lower include, “I was going the same speed as everyone else” . . . “I’m late picking up my kid” . . . “I’m late for the doctor” . . . and “I’m late for court.”

If you don’t want to lie, you don’t have to.  Because there’s one HONEST strategy that works even better.  Just ask the cop to give you a warning instead of a ticket.  There’s a 41% chance they’ll do it.

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Survey Says:  Win Bonus Entries for The Big Ticket Giveaway!

According to a recent survey, the average person has missed FOUR big events the last few months.  THIS is the most common event we’ve missed.

Answer:  Birthday parties.  |  Go here for more.

The Moore Yooou Knoooow:  Random Facts to Feed Your Brain!

  1. The idea of detectives using magnifying glasses came from Sherlock Holmes. He used one in the book “A Study in Scarlet” in 1887, and the image stuck.
  1. The first tailgate on record happened in 1861 . . . when people traveled to watch the Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War and had picnics while they cheered on their side.
  1. Ethiopia uses a different calendar than most of the rest of the world. It has 13 months and it’s currently 2012 there.  Their 13th month is only five days long or six days during a leap year.  And days start at 6:00 A.M. instead of midnight.
  1. Iran produces half of the pistachios in the world. The U.S. produces 25%.
  1. Hawaii is made up of 137 islands: The eight big ones and 129 other small ones. 

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