What’s Brewing With Jen And Pickleball Craziness

See what was brewing with Jen Scordo today. Every day on The Best Show Ever Jen Scordo shares a few recent weird and interesting news stories. Today that includes an almost 100 year old woman finally had knives thrown at her at a circus and Pickleball courts are being setting up in empty stores… Here are her stories from today.

Woman Gets Knives Thrown At Her At Circus

A woman who will be 100 years old in August had her dreams fulfilled by getting knives thrown at her during a circus.  She always wanted to be part of the knife-throwing act at a circus in the UK.  Annie Duplock reached out to the Zippo Circus to see if they would be willing to help check this one off her bucket list.  The knife thrower Toni did the honors and it all went well thankfully.  Duplock said she enjoyed herself and she’s ready to do it again.

[Source - NY Post]

Pickleball Courts Are Popping Up In Old Stores

Vacant stores like Bed Bath & Beyond and Burlington are filing their space with Pickleball courts!  Pickleball is growing in popularity and these empty stores are taking advantage.  Pickleball is described as a mixture of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.  One of the indoor Pickleball courts is going in at a vacant Burlington store at the Shore Mall in Northfield, New Jersey.

[Source - CNN]

Pennsylvania is a great travel destination, and that's true for people living outside the state or locals who want to explore their home state a little bit more. Now, one Pennsylvania attraction has been named the No. 1 attraction not to be missed in the state.

AttractionsofAmerica.com has put together a list of the top attractions in the state. Additionally, they point out some of the attractions, stating, "History buffs can't skip a trip to Philadelphia to see where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where our country truly began. There is no shortage of things to do in Pennsylvania to suit all tastes and interests. You can head to small artistic towns to explore culture, history, and natural landscapes or visit larger cities for sports, museums, and nightlife."

If you're wondering, before we get to No. 1, the runner-up for the best attraction not to be missed in Pennsylvania is the Gettysburg National Military Park. "Artifacts and more are available for viewing at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center," AttractionsofAmerica.com states. "Escorted tours of the Battlefield are recommended on a bus, or in your car with a guide. There are many events in the park and the museum."

So, what's No. 1? Read on. It's a familiar spot. If you've never been there before, now is your chance. Find the full list here. Is there another spot you think should be No. 1?

AttractionsofAmerica.com ranks Hersheypark as the No. 1 attraction not to be missed in Pennsylvania. "Although we all associate the name Hershey with candy, Hersheypark is even sweeter," they state. "Enjoy more than a dozen roller coasters, 20 kids rides, 65 other rides, and enticing activities. Take home a bit of the exhilarating day with you from the retail emporium. See shows and concerts."

https://www.hersheypark.com/

Hersheypark is the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, according to their official website. "Hersheypark® was originally created by Milton S. Hershey as leisure grounds for employees of Hershey's Chocolate Factory," they state. "Today, our family amusement park in Central Pennsylvania, complete with 15 thrilling roller coasters & a larger-than-life water park, welcomes guests from around the world to experience Hersheypark Happy® all year long!"

Hersheypark really offers attractions year-round, so if you can't make it there in the summer, there's something for you. They have
Spring Weekends, Summer Season, Hersheypark Halloween and Hersheypark Christmas Candylane. The latter offers "festive family fun at our seasonal event" and "more than 5 million twinkling lights from the top of a coaster, visit Santa and all 9 of his reindeer and more!"