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Kick Butt Tip of the Day for May 16: Decide To Be Happy

From American novelist Alice Walker: “Don’t wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get, you’ve got to make for yourself.” – Don Chase’s Kick…

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“The Color Purple” author Alice Walker (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images)

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From American novelist Alice Walker: "Don't wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get, you've got to make for yourself."

- Don Chase's Kick Butt Tip of the Day is a daily motivational feature designed to give you the inspiration you need to power through your day. Check out all the Kick Butt Tips here.

Brainless Boneheads: American Couple Busted for Smuggling Fruit Roll-Ups Into Israel

Welcome to Brainless Boneheads! Every Friday, Don Chase & Sarah find some of the wildest, craziest stories out there to help kick off your weekend with a smile.

- Brainless Boneheads is a regular Friday feature from Don Chase & Sarah. Read more Brainless Boneheads here.

That Was Not A Turkey

How embarrassing must this have been? A couple of friends were out hunting for turkeys a few days ago. Somehow, one friend thought he spotted a turkey. He fired a shot. Instead of hitting a turkey, he shot his friend. Thank goodness, the friend will be okay. He had to be transported to the hospital for treatment. Not sure if the two are still friends.

Illegal Fruit Roll-Ups

What lengths would you go to in order to get your hands on a Fruit Roll-Up? Due to a Tik-Tok trend, Fruit Roll-Ups are harder to find than usual, especially overseas where they can go for as much as $5 PER roll-up. Israel Customs agents say they’ve seized almost 700 pounds in Fruit Roll-Ups recently. American couples are even getting caught trying to smuggle in the popular snack. One couple was caught with 375 POUNDS of Fruit Roll-ups. No need to pack clothes - they just stuffed their suitcases to the brim with Fruit Roll-Ups.