March 3, 2023 - World Hearing Day | National Cold Cuts Day

Welcome to March 3rd, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate protecting our ears and a better bologna. Marlo: Anna, what’s going on? Anna: What? Marlo: What’s going on? Anna: It’s World Hearing Day, we’re bringing attention to hearing loss. Marlo: Wanna dance? Anna: What? Marlo: Wanna…dance? Anna: The World Health Organization states that 5% of the world’s population is affected by hearing loss. Of course loud sounds can affect our hearing but prolonged exposure to sounds about as loud as a gas powered mower can also cause hearing damage. On World Hearing Day, pay attention to the sounds around you and learn to protect your hearing. Bologna isn’t exactly fancy, but this lunchtime staple has very distinguished origins. The lunch meat known as Mortadella was created in Bologna, Italy and became a food coveted by nobility and peasants alike. Its popularity grew so much that people began making counterfeit versions. This became such a problem that in the 1600s a law was passed that made counterfeiting Mortadella punishable by death. Talk about taking your lunch seriously. But make no mistake, Mortadella is a far superior product. Think of it as gourmet bologna. Celebrate National Cold Cuts Day with a sandwich made of fresh cut deli meats. Just make sure you ask for the real stuff. I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices