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Did you know May is Mystery Month? There are dozens of ways to celebrate this enigmatic occasion, from playing Clue to rewatching “Glass Onion” — but why not bring those experiences to life and host your own murder mystery dinner at home? Thanks to a plethora of kits on the market, doing so is easier than ever! What is a murder mystery dinner? A murder mystery dinner is essentially a real-life game of Clue. You invite friends over for dinner and turn your home into the set of “Knives Out” — without the blood, of course. Each of your friends takes on the persona of a character in the story, and when one of them is “murdered,” you compete to uncover who dunnit. Step 1: Pick your kit. Planning a murder mystery dinner from scratch would take the ingenuity of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Luckily, you have several ready-made mysteries to choose from! You can find boxes from Masters of Mystery and My Mystery Party at your local board game store, but you can find many options available online, too. Night of Mystery (NightOfMystery. com), for example, sells both in-person and virtual kits with themes ranging from ‘80s prom to Christmas homicide.
When it comes to motorcycle safety, it certainly takes two to tango. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are more likely to be severely harmed in accidents than drivers due to their lack of protection. Even if riders are wearing the appropriate protective gear and helmet, they can face fatal consequences if they or others aren’t taking safety precautions seriously. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the perfect time to learn some essential safety rules and potentially save someone’s life or even your own. Safety Tips for Motorcyclists A proper motorcycle license is crucial to staying safe as a motorcyclist. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 36% of all riders involved in a fatal collision in 2020 did not have a valid motorcycle license. When attaining your license, you learn about the vital safety regulations and skills critical for riding a motorcycle. • Checking your tire pressure, brakes, fuel levels, and other essential features before hitting the road • Practicing operating your motorcycle in a vacant area if you’re using a new bike, as different models have varying features and responsiveness • Always wearing protective, visible gear and a properly fitted helmet • Checking the weather before heading out to know if weather conditions may affect your riding • Following all traffic laws and always operating your motorcycle sober! HOW YOU CAN SAFELY
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If your friends and family don’t like the idea of acting and dressing up, that’s okay — you can still solve a mystery over dinner! Look into kits available through Unsolved Case Files (UnsolvedCaseFiles.com) or Hunt A Killer (Shop. HuntAKiller.com), which involve collaborative mystery-solving without the character work. Step 2: Curate your guest list. Most murder mystery dinners require at least four people, while some include characters for six, eight, or more! Check the number of players on your kit and invite your most creative, analytical, theatrical, and mystery-loving friends. Step 3: Decorate and plan the menu. If you choose a themed murder mystery, level up your event with a matching menu and decor! For games taking place in England, whip up a shepherd’s pie and make a cardboard cutout of Big Ben. For Havana Nights, plan a build-your-own Cubano bar and throw on an Afro-Cuban playlist. You can be as over-the-top as you like. Remember, it’s Mystery Month!
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