Today we visit with actor and author Sebastian Tillinger about his new book “How the Ferris Wheel Was Broken: A Love Letter to Los Angeles”
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
International Traffic Light Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
A little curb appeal can brighten up your home, but it might not impress your neighbors. A new Thumbtack survey of more than 1,000 people found the 5 outdoor features that people find most irritating next door. What are they? In order: excessive outdoor lighting, bright or unconventional paint colors, neglected landscaping, yard signs, and loud water features. While many homeowners enjoy expressing their personality outside, too much of a good thing can become a neighborhood nuisance. The survey (taken in the US) also found that 31% of respondents would avoid living in communities that restrict self-expression, suggesting most people value individuality – as long as it doesn’t keep the neighbors awake…or become an eyesore.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Sony Pictures has released the third trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” swiftly shifting Tom Holland‘s epic summer from the ancient shores of Ithaca to the glass skyscrapers of New York. Landing 5 years after “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” the latest installment sees the web-slinger living alone and “crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name,” according to the film’s official logline. Holland stars alongside Zendaya, plus fellow returnees Jacob Batalon, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal and Michael Mando. Brand New Day opens on July 31. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/46r2rhvn
The first trailer for “Avengers: Doomsday” was viewed a staggering 503 million times in its first 24 hours. That ranks as the second-biggest movie trailer launch of all time, behind the upcoming Marvel adventure “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” with 719 million views. And it’s Disney’s most-viewed trailer in history, beating out 2024’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” Super Bowl teaser’s 365 million views. The Avengers trailer launched on Monday, days ahead of Marvel’s Comic-Con presentation, where the latest Avengers film will have a major presence.
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... The oldest known living trees are more than 4,800 years old. Some were already ancient when the pyramids of Egypt were being built.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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Apple will soon let you LEASE your way to the latest iPhone. The company is preparing to launch “Apple Upgrade”, a new subscription program backed by ‘buy-now, pay-later’ giant Klarna. Rolling out in the US next week, the service will let customers lease iPhones, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches. Just like a car lease, users will be able to pay off their device early, upgrade to a new one, keep it at the end of the term…or return it. Apple is expected to pitch the program as a way for customers to get lower monthly payments than existing plans.
New trend alert: Many people are giving old engagement rings a fresh purpose by transforming them into “divorce rings” that celebrate a new chapter…instead of a painful ending. Rather than selling jewelry for a fraction of its original value, many are redesigning it into meaningful new pieces, often adding gemstones that symbolize children, personal growth, or independence. Others are buying entirely new rings as a sign of financial freedom and self-confidence after divorce. Jewelers say interest in the trend is growing, with customers viewing the rings as symbols of resilience rather than heartbreak. For many, the redesigned jewelry serves as a daily reminder that life – and happiness – can begin again after divorce.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“Open the pod bay doors, HAL.” — 2001: A Space Odyssey — Dave Bowman (Keir Dullea) — 1968
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ In baseball, if a player attempts to catch a ball with their hat, the batter is awarded third base. This is sometimes called a ground-rule triple.
✓ If you remove your shoe and kick the ball in soccer, it is considered a handball.
✓ You can be ruled to lose a chess match if you show too much cleavage.
✓ The most-common dream is of falling, followed by being chased or attacked.
✓ Saudi Arabia imports camels from Australia
WEIRD NEWS
Serial record-breaker David Rush has reclaimed a Guinness World Record…by balancing a staggering 195 rolls of toilet paper on his forehead for 30 seconds. Rush, who holds the most concurrent Guinness World Records titles, first set the unusual record in 2021 with 101 rolls, only to see someone else raise the bar to 152. After a failed first attempt, the Idaho resident succeeded on his second try, overcoming the nerves that can send the precarious stack crashing down. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/6y8kzm74
QUESTION OF THE DAY
22% of kids are given THIS chore. What is it?
Answer: Watering plants
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
THE FOUR TYPES OF THINKERS:
According to an international study, our most common thoughts through the day are of sensory information, including feeling tired and sleepy, and mental impressions. Next came work, followed by food, then hobbies, games, play and art, with a similar amount focused on relationships. Here are the 4 main types of thinkers, according to the research…
💡The Worriers: They spend significantly more time than average thinking about world events, politics, social issues, safety and health. Their thoughts often include concerns about war, illness, loneliness and fatigue, although they also think about music almost twice as often, perhaps as a way to cope.
💡The Domestics — These thinkers focus heavily on practical matters, devoting more thought than average to chores, home life and finances. They also spend plenty of time thinking about stories and entertainment, with words like “solve,” “process,” “debate” and “document” commonly appearing.
💡The Bodily Thinkers — This group is especially focused on physical sensations, emotions and their own mental and bodily experiences. They are the youngest group on average, mostly women, and have the highest rate of unwanted intrusive thoughts, with concerns about health and feeling overwhelmed often featuring prominently.
💡The Work-Hard, Play-Hards — Their thoughts are divided between their careers and their leisure time, with work occupying significantly more attention than average, alongside hobbies, games and art. They also report the highest income and happiness levels of the 4 groups, with thoughts often involving projects, presentations, travel, exercise and relaxation.
GOOD NEWS
Strangers Unite to Save 3 Women Trapped in Overturned Car After It Falls Off Overpass. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news