John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus it's a Tuesday... so we have everyone's favorite segment... TUESDAYS with Charlie!!!BUY THE T-SHIRTS HERE https://goo.gl/S476Js OR HERE https://goo.gl/GQvVxo
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Think speeding gets you there much faster? A new U.S. study says the payoff is surprisingly small. After analyzing 120 million car trips, researchers found that drivers who stick to the speed limit arrive only about 54 seconds later per day than those who speed, on trips averaging 29 miles (47km). Meanwhile, driving faster burns 2.3% to 3% more fuel, increases carbon emissions, and raises the risk of crashes. The researchers estimate that obeying speed limits could save 6.7 million gallons (25.4 million litres) of fuel, $22 million, and prevent about 7,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from being released every day. Their conclusion: slowing down saves fuel, money, and the environment, with almost no extra travel time.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
It seems Kevin Feige has gotten used to Adam Driver telling him no. During a recent interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, the Marvel Studios president revealed that Driver has turned down joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe so many times that it has become a “tradition.” Feige didn’t reveal which roles he’s pitched to Driver, but rumors have been circulating on social media about the actor potentially boarding the big-screen reboot of the “X-Men” that’s currently in development.
Conan O’Brien’s signature pompadour was nowhere to be found during his latest “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast episode. The 63-year-old’s hair was slicked back instead of in its usual towering wave, and viewers were aghast, with many dubbing him “Greaser Conan.” One fan asked in the YouTube comments section: “We ALL clicked for the hair and there’s just NO explanation?” Some speculated that the “jump scare” look was the Emmy winner’s “after shower” look, while others compared O’Brien to an actor “auditioning for the Irish spinoff of ‘The Sopranos.’”
Amazon MGM Studios has finally greenlit its “Robocop” TV series for Prime Video. The new Robocop will be an 8-episode series. The project was first announced in development 3 years ago. The original 1987 “RoboCop” film told the story of a crime-ridden Detroit where a fatally injured police officer is rebuilt into a mechanical superhero. It was acclaimed for its satirical take on corporate America. Ed Neumeier and Michael Miner, the co-creators and co-writers of the original, will serve as executive producers on the new series.
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... Many lizards can regrow their tails after escaping a predator. The replacement tail helps with balance, although it may not look exactly like the original.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Pre-rinsing your dishes before loading the dishwasher could actually make them come out LESS clean. Many modern dishwashers use sensors to detect how dirty the water is and automatically adjust the wash cycle. If you’ve already rinsed away most of the food, the sensor may think the dishes aren’t very dirty…and shorten the cycle. So, instead of pre-washing, simply scrape off leftover food and let the dishwasher do the dirty work.
Baseball’s biggest stars seem to have been getting a little help from human umpires — and a new study suggests the robots aren’t having it. Researchers examined South Korea’s KBO league before and after it introduced automated ball-and-strike calls in 2024. They found that star batters saw their walk rates and on-base percentages drop when the robot umps were introduced, while strikeouts increased, when compared with lesser-known players. Their actual hitting power didn’t change, suggesting they hadn’t suddenly forgotten how to swing – they simply stopped getting the benefit of the doubt on close pitches from human umpires, who are aware of their star-level stats. The findings suggest robot umpires, which MLB incorporated into its challenge format this season, are able to call the game without being influenced by who’s at bat.
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
“I’m Spartacus!” — Spartacus — Slaves of Spartacus — 1960
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ The nonexistent word “dord” appeared in the dictionary for 8 years in the mid-20th century due to a printing error.
✓ An anagram of ‘Slot Machines’ is ‘Cash Lost In ‘Em’.
✓ All wrestlers must have a handkerchief handy. (This applies to ‘competitive’ rather than ‘spectacle’ wrestling…)
✓ In tennis, if a ball hits a player before it bounces, that player loses the point – even if the ball was clearly going out.
✓ If you remove your shirt during a footrace, you’re disqualified.
WEIRD NEWS
Some Colorado residents thought they had a seriously obnoxious neighbor honking a car horn throughout the night. Turns out, the culprit was a bear. The next morning, the Gold Hill residents discovered the animal trapped inside an SUV, where it had apparently been leaning on the horn from the driver’s seat. Video shows a man using a long rope to open the door from a safe distance, allowing the bear to escape and run away. The unexpected driver reportedly damaged the vehicle’s side panel and triggered the driver’s-side airbag during its wild standing-still joyride. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4s6aahr8
QUESTION OF THE DAY
13% of us always do THIS while watching TV. What is it?
Answer: Have the subtitles on.
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
A Reddit user recently asked: “Anyone here over the age of 40, what advice do you have for someone younger than you?” Here are some of the best answers (we think)…
→ “Better to be single, safe, calm, and happy than to be married to someone who you can’t stand, treats you badly, and doesn’t make you a priority.”
→ “Save as much as you can for a retirement as soon as you can. Learn to live below your means. Life is so much better once you get to a point when you don’t have to worry about your finances.”
→ “Don’t spend so much time online. Read a book, draw a picture, spend time in nature, bake.”
→ “Learn to forgive yourself. Blame is a total waste of growth.”
→ “Everything in this life is temporary. Once you truly understand this, you’ll realize how much (stuff) exists to control you.”
→ “Say stuff you want to say to people who matter; they might not be around as long as you want.”
→ “Moisturize your face, neck, and chest daily so you don’t get wrinkly.”
→ “Never miss a good opportunity to keep your mouth shut.”
GOOD NEWS
11-Year-Old
Becomes First Child to Read 100 Volunteer Hours to Shelter Pets
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
