Today we visit with author Kalina Silverman about her new book “Big Talk: How to Skip the Small Talk, Make Meaningful Connections, and Enrich Your Life”
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Moscato Day
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
We’ve all been stuck in painfully dull conversations. Think about a coworker droning on about composting, or a neighbor who’s obsessed with parking rules. But research suggests we’re wrong to dread them. Across 9 experiments with 1,800 people, participants consistently underestimated how enjoyable “boring” conversations would be, whether on Zoom or in person, with friends or strangers. The mistake comes from focusing too much on the topic and ignoring the real driver of enjoyment, which is human interaction. The back-and-forth of listening, thinking, and responding can make even dull subjects more engaging than expected. In short, skipping these conversations might mean missing out on surprisingly positive social experiences – and a boost to your overall well-being.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Adam Scott already knows the ending of “Severance.” In an interview, he said: “Oh, yes. I’m an executive producer on the show, so I’m involved in all of it.” Scott indicated that he talks with “the writers and (creator) Dan [Erickson] all the time”, so he knows “everything about what’s going on.” And just like the rest of us, he’s more than ready for Season 3. Scott said “There so many surprises. I can’t wait to shoot it.” He’ll be receiving the Canal+ Icon Award at Canneseries this week.
Matthew Lillard said during a recent podcast that he thinks nostalgia played a major role in his recent Hollywood resurgence. Lillard, who played ‘Shaggy”, pointed out: “Scooby-Doo’ 1 and 2 are more popular now than they ever were when they came out.” He thinks that’s thanks to “a weird nostalgia thing happening in our industry.” Lillard said it’s also likely “one of the reasons” he’s “having this moment”, because “I was identified in that moment, so people are hiring me again.” He added with a laugh: “I don’t think anyone really likes me. They just miss the old times.”
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… Your bones are alive. They constantly rebuild themselves through a process called remodeling. Old bone is broken down and replaced with new tissue.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Talking to your plants, pets, or even your car, might actually be a sign of intelligence. Scientists link this habit, called anthropomorphism, to the same brain systems we use to understand other people. According to one expert, assigning human traits to objects isn’t weird - it reflects a uniquely human ability tied to higher thinking. Rather than being childish, it may show stronger social cognition and creativity – both skills closely associated with higher IQs.
Cleaner indoor air might help your brain work faster –
especially if you’re over 40. A study found that people living near
busy highways completed a cognitive test about 12% faster after using
real HEPA air purifiers for a month compared to fake ones. The boost
showed up in tasks involving focus and mental flexibility, like
switching between activities. No clear benefit appeared for younger
adults. While more research is needed, the findings suggest reducing
indoor pollution could support sharper thinking as people age.
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
“You know how to whistle, don’t you, Steve?” — To Have and Have Not — Marie (Lauren Bacall) — 1944
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
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✓ Dead people can get goosebumps.
✓ If you’re 18 years old, you have about 3,300 weekends left in your lifetime
✓ 5% of people never experience a headache.
✓ WD-40 has never been patented because doing so would force the company to disclose its recipe.
✓ “Forty” is the only number in English that has its letters in alphabetical order.
WEIRD NEWS
The Finnish Air Force has confirmed that several cadets were disciplined after using training flights to create crude shapes in the sky. The incident occurred April 13, when reserve officer pilot trainees took off from Tikkakoski and flew patterns that, according to flight-tracking data, resembled (a-hem!) male anatomy. Officials said the behavior violated standards of conduct, though the aircraft posed no risk to other air traffic. The Air Force emphasized that while the mission itself was completed safely, the inappropriate conduct of the pilots would still be addressed. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4e9srvfm
QUESTION OF THE DAY
A study showed that THESE are cleaned, on average, about every 4 days. What are they?
Answer: Restaurant menus
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
Funniest Tweets From Women
@deloisivete
The
problem with ripping a tag out of cheap leggings is that sometimes
that’s a load-bearing tag
@thrluv
what
if i hugged u really tight & then gradually loosened my grip &
told u ur blood pressure is 130/95
@itsbighonkin
“Please
show up 15 minutes early for your appointment” best I can do is 3
minutes late
@miiagarro
i
love soup with a little bread. i would've been the best peasant
GOOD NEWS
College Students Are Ditching Their Phones At Parties To Reclaim Real Human Connection. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
