Vol. 22: #18 • Car Names • (4-26-2026) Tidbits of Coachella Valley

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Vol. 22: #18 • Car Names • (4-26-2026) Tidbits of Coachella Valley

Published on Apr 26, 2026

Tidbits of Coachella Valley

Tidbits digs into the stories behind some of the most familiar car names on the road. The Volkswagen, Porsche, Jeep, Mercedes and more. The origins are surprising, fascinating, and occasionally hard to believe. On page two, Classic Games and Toys spotlights Pong and the birth of the entire video game industry, now worth more than $300 billion. Also inside: Cody's Corner on newly adopted dogs and unexpected aggression. Social Security sets the record straight on a viral online rant. Dr. Roach on osteoporosis medication alternatives. The Savvy Senior on how to serve as executor of an estate. And the Veterans Post spotlights Honor Flights, the program that takes veterans to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor, completely free of charge. Plus: Celebrity Extra, the Great Salt Lake, cutting the high cost of pet care, Good Housekeeping recipes, Strange But True, Art of Design, Senior News Line, Golf Bits, comics, crossword, puzzles, and more.