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TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbDDAUs909o
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Sorry,
I was on a boat Day
https://www.cocktailwave.com/recipes/boat
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Ever heard of the so-called “8-week dating rule”? It says that after about 2 months of dating, most people already know whether they see a future with someone. If there’s still no conversation about exclusivity (or willingness to commit) by then, experts say the chances of a serious relationship could be fading. The idea isn’t that something magical happens at exactly 8 weeks - it’s more of a reality-check milestone. By that point, couples have usually spent enough time together to judge compatibility beyond first impressions and fancy dates. Relationship experts warn that staying too long in dating limbo can waste time and emotional energy, especially if one person wants commitment and the other doesn’t. The advice: have “The Talk” around the 2-month mark. Experts say clear communication can reveal whether you’re building a real relationship - or just stuck in an indefinite situationship.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
It’s been said that with great power comes great responsibility. No one knows that quite like “Spider-Noir” co-showrunner Oren Uziel, who was tasked with introducing an entire classic film genre to a younger generation of superhero fans with his new series. Of the new movie’s 1940s-style ‘film-noir’ approach, Uziel said: “It’s not like anything anyone’s ever seen before. The fact that we’re presenting it in black-and-white and color, in 2 different versions, is really pretty unique.” “Spider-Noir” places Nicolas Cage’s character from the “Spider-Verse” movies into his own alternate timeline, separate from Sony’s Spider-Man franchise. Spider-Noir is streaming on Prime Video.
Christian Bale‘s latest box office flop just pulled off an unexpected streaming comeback. The gothic romance “The Bride” currently sits at #1 on the “HBO Max Top 10 Movies in the United States” chart. The Maggie Gyllenhaal-directed film also ranks #3 on the HBO Max Overall chart from Amazon Channels. The film, also starring Jessie Buckley, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penelope Cruz, draws inspiration from the 1935 movie “Bride of Frankenstein”. Its streaming debut follows a theatrical run that saw the film gross just $24 million worldwide.
Jeff Probst has broken his silence on the controversial topic of betting sites spoiling the outcomes of reality TV shows, including “Survivor”. He said to Variety: “You’re telling me there’s a way I can make money by sharing information I have, and I might not ever get caught? Of course, people are going to do that.” But he also cautioned: “If I found out somebody on our show bet on this, they’d be fired.” The spoiler potential inherent in those sites came to light after Aubry Bracco was named the winner of Survivor 50 on May 20, after consistently ranking at #1 for months on Kalshi and Polymarket. Many viewers assumed that someone on the Survivor staff – or within the cast – leaked that information.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The human body contains enough iron to make a small nail. Most of it is found in hemoglobin in the blood. Iron is essential for carrying oxygen throughout the body.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Google Gmail has expanded a feature that allows users to react to emails with emojis, bringing a long-used style of communication common in texting and messaging apps into email conversations. First introduced to select users in 2023, the feature became available globally earlier this year. The idea is to make email communication faster and more expressive, by allowing users to acknowledge messages with simple reactions such as thumbs-up, hearts, or laughter emojis, instead of unnecessary reply emails. Supporters say the feature adds emotional nuance and confirmation that are often missing in digital communication, while also reducing lengthy email threads. The reactions work smoothest on the dedicated Gmail app, though they are compatible across email platforms. Google believes the feature can modernize email interactions in much the same way emoji reactions transformed texting and workplace messaging services like Slack and WhatsApp.
Google Search has changed dramatically in recent years, with AI summaries, ads and extra features now taking up a big chunk of the results page. If you long for the old Google layout, a website called udm14.com offers an alternative experience. It uses a Google Search parameter known as “udm=14,” which removes AI Overviews and reduces much of the other clutter. Users can search normally through the site — or go to Google and manually add “&udm=14” to the end of a search to access cleaner results. The method has become popular with users frustrated by AI-generated summaries, which critics say can sometimes be inaccurate or distracting.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“A martini. Shaken, not stirred.” — Goldfinger — James Bond (Sean Connery) — 1964
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Gloves have been around for 2,500 years. Mittens? Only about 1,000.
✓ The sudden jolt, or feeling of falling down as you’re drifting to sleep is called a “hypnic jerk”.
✓ It takes 8 minutes for sunlight to reach Earth, and more than 5 hours to reach Pluto.
✓ West Side Story was originally called East Side Story.
✓ Most toilets flush in the key of E flat.
WEIRD NEWS
A Chinese tech startup called Meng Xiaoyi has developed what it calls an AI-powered pet translator — and it claims the thing can understand animal emotions and vocalizations with nearly 95% accuracy. Worn around a pet’s neck, the device supposedly analyzes barks, meows and behavior patterns to “translate” what pets are feeling. The company says the technology is built using Alibaba Cloud AI models and millions of pet voice samples. Priced at about $118, the gadget has already attracted more than 10,000 preorders. But many people online remain skeptical because the startup has released no scientific studies or testing data to support its bold claims, calling the product more gimmick than breakthrough. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5xykfkvm
QUESTION OF THE DAY
28% of women say THIS is one of the most embarrassing things their partner can do. What is it?
Answer: Using bad grammar or spelling on social media
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
People still plan to drink this summer, but many are doing it more carefully and in moderation, according to a new survey. Nearly half of respondents to a poll carried out in the US said they’ve become more intentional about alcohol consumption, with younger adults leading the shift. Emotional well-being was the top reason people gave for moderating their drinking, followed by wanting better sleep and preferring quality over quantity. Many also said moderation simply feels like the healthier, smarter approach. The survey found that people are increasingly making personal choices about alcohol, rather than drinking because of social pressure. Common moderation strategies included drinking more slowly, eating while drinking, setting drink limits ahead of time, and planning safe transportation home.
Top Reasons for Moderate Drinking:
1. Emotional well-being (30%)
2. Preferring quality over quantity (28%)
3. Better sleep (28%)
4. It’s the right approach (26%)
5. Wanting to achieve a well-balanced lifestyle (24%)
6. Saving money (22%)
7. Maintaining my social image or reputation (20%)
8. Family responsibilities (19%)
9. Work responsibilities (18%)
10. Setting a good example (18%)
11. Fitness goals (17%)
12. Avoiding regret (17%)
GOOD NEWS
‘It
Makes Their Day’: Boise Seniors Experience the Joy of Bike Rides
Again
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
