IT’S COW CHIP THROWING TIME _ The Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw & Festival 2026 is this weekend in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. This annual event features a variety of activities including the famous cow chip throwing contest, a parade, live music, arts and crafts fair, food booths, and a 5K and 10K run. And there are RULES!
… Two chips to each contestant. Chip thrown the farthest shall be the only one counted. If the chip breaks up in the throw, then the piece going the farthest will be counted.
… Chip Chuckers in the Men’s and Women’s divisions must be at least 16 years old.
… Chips must be at least 6 inches in diameter.
… Chip Chuckers must select their chips from the wagon-load provided by the official Meadow Muffin Committee. To alter, or shape in any way, chips selected from the wagon (except in rare instances where a loose fragment may be removed, provided the removal does not render the chip less than 6 inches in diameter) will result in a 25-foot penalty. Decision of the Chip Judge will be final.
… When throwing, gloves will not be allowed.
… To get a better hold on your chip, you may lick your fingers before you throw. (This is optional.)
HERE’S HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD BE WASHING YOUR SHEETS _ There are few things more comforting than climbing into a bed with freshly laundered sheets. The problem, of course, is the labor involved in washing those sheets. But make no mistake. You should be washing your bed sheets regularly. According to CNET, sheets collect residue from the bodies occupying them. Skin oil, dead skin cells, saliva, and sweat all accumulate. The dead skin cells are especially problematic, as they help nourish dust mites, tiny little insects that can inhabit your bed and leave tiny droppings. Even worse, people who sleep in the buff may be leaving small amounts of fecal matter behind. At a certain point, your sheets may become the equivalent of sleeping in a six-month-old pile of dirty underwear.
… When it comes to washing sheets, some might opt for once a month — but that’s not enough. A better schedule for sheets is once every one to two weeks, minimum. If you sweat, opt for once a week. To combat the dust mites, washing in hot water (at least 130°F) is recommended. Hot water and immediate washing is also needed if you’re just getting over an illness.
WHAT BODY PART DO YOU WASH FIRST? _ When you step into a shower, which part of the body do you wash first? Which part you wash first says a lot about you.
• CHEST: You are practical person. To you, convenience is of paramount importance.
• FACE: Money is important to you.
• ARMPITS: You are a dependable and hard working person.
• HAIR: Artistic type. Daydreaming is your hobby but you can achieve what most other people cannot.
• PRIVATES: Shy type. You lack self confidence and have a very small circle of friends.
• SHOULDER: You really like to spend time alone and you see the world as difficult.
• KNEES AND BELOW: You’re fun and are always up for new things.
