Today we visit with Dr Tina Seelig about her newest book “What I Wish I Knew About Luck: A Crash Course on Turning Aspirations into Achievements” https://amzn.to/4e6Jn28
Her other great book is “What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 - 10th Anniversary Edition: A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World - A Great Graduation Book” https://amzn.to/43ZTjEy
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
World
Gin Day
https://www.marthastewart.com/8040395/how-make-gin-tonic
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Maybe protein maxxing isn’t such a great idea after all. A 2024 study from the University of Pittsburgh warns that eating too much protein could raise your risk of heart disease. Researchers found diets where protein makes up more than 22% of daily calories may contribute to plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the chances of atherosclerosis. The study suggests excess protein can overstimulate certain immune cells linked to artery damage – meaning that extra chicken breast and protein shakes might not always be helping your health.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
An investigation into Hulk Hogan’s death has closed. The wrestling legend, real name Terry Bollea, died last July at the age of 71, and authorities have now released a statement confirming his passing has been ruled due to natural causes. The Clearwater Police Department in Florida said in a statement: “The investigation into the death of Terry Bollea is now closed, and classified as an attended natural death.” Hogan’s wife had alleged his death was due to medical malpractice.
“Scary Movie 6” not only took first place at the domestic box office over the weekend, it also set a franchise record. The first in the parody series helmed by the Wayans brothers since 2001’s “Scary Movie 2,” grossed an estimated $56 million. Up until now, the franchise record belonged to “Scary Movie 4,” which debuted to $49.7 million in 2006. The weekend’s other major newcomer was “Masters of the Universe,” which took in an estimated $30 million, a slow start considering its $200 million production budget
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… Your brain can trick you into feeling motion when you are still. This can happen in virtual reality or when watching moving objects. The brain relies heavily on visual cues.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Ever had that awkward moment at a party where you say goodbye to someone you just met – and realize you have no idea what their name is? It’s even worse if they clearly remember yours. It can feel like you weren’t paying attention – or just have a bad memory. But psychologists it might simply be because you’re highly intelligent. One explanation is the “Fan Effect,” where your brain stores so much info about a new person that retrieving a single detail like their name actually becomes harder. Research also suggests that highly attentive, social people may be more intelligent, but may struggle more with names because they’re busy reading social cues, adjusting their behavior, and absorbing context. Since names aren’t strongly linked to meaning, they’re especially easy to forget. So, that awkward blank might say less about disinterest – and more about an intelligent, overloaded, overactive brain that’s trying to make others feel more comfortable.
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 can’t fight in here…” — Dr. Strangelove — President Muffley (Peter Sellers) — 1964
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ The stick is considered the world’s oldest toy.
✓ People are typically perceived as more attractive when they tilt their heads.
✓ 4% of lost remote controls are later found in the fridge or freezer.
✓ Nutmeg is a hallucinogen.
✓ Baby robins eat 14 feet (4.3m) of earthworms every day.
✓ On average, the more features your phone has, the longer you spend in the bathroom.
WEIRD NEWS
Children in the UK are routinely bypassing online age checks using surprisingly inventive methods, including fake birthdays, borrowed IDs…and even drawn-on moustaches, to fool facial recognition systems. A report found that one child passed as a 15-year-old…after pencilling facial hair onto their face, despite being 12. The study, from Internet Matters, surveyed 1,270 children and parents and found that a third of kids had recently evaded age restrictions. Nearly half believe such systems are easy to beat. Methods include fake dates of birth, other people’s IDs — and even using images of video game characters for verification.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
According to a recent survey, the most common thing people procrastinate about replacing is THIS. What is it?
Answer: Toothbrush
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
The Funniest Posts From Women This Week
Yesterday I saw a bird with a worm at 4pm. Don’t ever let anyone tell you you have to get up early... — Lyn🦋 (@_ayandamay) May 3, 2026
I don’t lose hyperfixations they just go dormant until I hear something about them again like a sleeper agent. — Soleil (@soleiljolina) May 2, 2026
I did not know Emma Chamberlain was an influencer nor American I just thought she was one of those British actors they invented for the latest Game of Thrones spin off. — Daniella (@DaniellaMazzio) May 5, 2026
my cousin had a string quartet play at his wedding and right before the ceremony started my uncle says [basically at normal speaking volume too loud for a church] I feel like I'm on the fu@k*ng titanic. — jess jordan on kendall’s phone (@buttcasino) May 3, 2026
GOOD NEWS
Memphis
Woman's Split-Second Decision May Have Saved a Child's Life
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
