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You can’t believe everything you read online, and that’s true more on April 1 than maybe any other day during the year. Every year, many small businesses, large corporations, and other organizations will try their darndest to fool the public into believing outrageous advertisements and press releases. Over the years, there have been a lot of gotchas from our favorite brands and services. Here are some of the best ones. “Alexa, Am I a Good Boy?” Ever wondered what your pets are trying to tell you? Well, according to an April Fools’ Day ad from massive online retailer Amazon, it appeared that the Echo could understand and respond to our pets’ queries. Whether anyone actually took this prank seriously is unknown, but wouldn’t it be fun to know exactly when the dog wanted some treats? Until then, you’re probably safe to assume that it’s all the time. Coming to a Sidewalk Curb Near You … Once upon a time, gathering around the living room television set was one of the American family’s favorite pastimes. The advent of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime did little to change this. However, in 2018, Redbox announced that it would be joining these media juggernauts in the
streaming game. There was only one catch: Movie watchers would have to gather around their nearby Redbox and stream on the directory screen. Imagine having to fight your way through movie watchers just to pick up your DVD!
Spotify Night Fever Last year, Spotify got in on the April Fools’ Day festivities in a way that had many music listeners do a double take at their Discover Weekly playlists. Normally, this feature on the popular music app introduces listeners to new bands based on their current music tastes. On April 1, however, listeners got a “disco cover” playlist instead, with disco covers of their favorite songs. Just when you think April Fools’ Day pranks are dead, gimmicks like this let us know they’re stayin’ alive. Time will only tell how companies will choose to fool their customers in 2020!
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INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 3 tbsp shallots, thinly sliced • 1 tbsp honey • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste • 6 beets, peeled and quartered • 6 cups fresh arugula
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries • 1/2 avocado, cubed • 2 oz crumbled goat cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 450 F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, shallots, and honey. 3. Gradually whisk olive oil into the mixture and season with salt and pepper. 4. In a small bowl, toss the beets in dressing until they are coated. 5. Place coated beets on baking sheet and roast them for 12 minutes. Set the beets aside and allow them to cool. 6. In a large bowl, toss arugula, walnuts, and berries with the remaining vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. 7. Top salad with beets, avocado, and goat cheese.
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