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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Cocktail Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Great. Here’s something ELSE to worry about: Worrying about getting older makes you age faster, according to new research. The Centre for Ageing Better says that many people fear declining health, mental sharpness and independence by their late 50s. That’s despite the fact that most older adults don’t actually experience severe frailty. Now a study from New York University School of Global Public Health suggests that anxiety about getting older, especially for women juggling work and caregiving, may actually speed up biological ageing at a cellular level. Add in constant ageist messaging, and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Experts say challenging stereotypes and connecting across generations could help — because growing older is a privilege, not a defeat.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
While Timothée Chalamet has been met with tomatoes over his dismissive comments about ballet and opera, several troupes are extending an olive branch. After the 4-time Oscar nominee quipped that “no one cares” about performance arts like ballet and opera, The Metropolitan Opera captioned a video montage of the work that goes into one of its productions with the words: “This one’s for you, @tchalamet…” The English National Opera offered him “free tickets on us to help you fall back in love with opera anytime,” writing on Instagram, “This is your official invitation. Let’s see if we can change your mind.”
Meghan Markle and Netflix are ending their partnership on her lifestyle brand. The artist also known as the Duchess of Sussex developed her “As Ever” brand with the streaming giant, launching last year with her Netflix series “With Love, Meghan.” The brand has grown to include household items like jams, teas, wine and honey, and is expected to continue beyond the partnership. A spokesperson for As Ever said it is “grateful for Netflix’s partnership through launch and our first year,” and As Ever “is now ready to stand on its own. We have an exciting year ahead and can’t wait to share more.”
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… Octopuses taste with their suckers. Each suction cup contains sensory cells that detect chemicals. This allows octopuses to “taste” what they touch.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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A daily multivitamin might slow aging – but only a little. In a new study published in Nature Medicine, researchers followed nearly 1,000 older adults for 2 years. Those who took a standard multivitamin every day showed biological aging that was about 4 months slower than people taking a placebo. Scientists measured this using “epigenetic clocks,” which estimate biological age from DNA markers. Experts say the effect is small, and it’s too early to recommend everyone start taking supplements – especially since a healthy diet is still considered the best source of nutrients.
Think your shoes or phone are the germiest travel items? Think again. A lab experiment commissioned by JRPass found that passports harbor far more bacteria than luggage, phones, shoes, or coats: 436 colony-forming units (CFUs), versus just 97 for checked bags and 45 for phones. Other items that attract an undue amount of dirt and germs include the seatback pockets on airplanes, plus seat belts. Frequent handling in crowded airports spreads microbes from other travelers onto passports, according to clinical microbiologist Primrose Freestone. To reduce exposure, she recommends washing hands often, using sanitizer, wiping down high-touch items, and changing airport clothes soon after travel. Plus, as the guys who did the study put it: “Maybe stop eating fries immediately after check-in.”
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
“Why did it have to be snakes?” — Raiders of the Lost Ark — Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) — 1981
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Bart Simpson’s name is an anagram of “BRAT”. His full name is Bartholomew Jojo Simpson.
✓ A 2010 study found that people fluent in multiple languages almost always swear in their native tongue.
✓ Aside from your lungs, the only body parts that get oxygen directly from the air are your corneas.
✓ All the planets of the solar system could fit between Earth and the moon.
✓ A ‘second’ is called a second because it is the second division of the hour by 60, the first division being a minute.
WEIRD NEWS
80-year-old Jimmy Rush finally claimed a decades-old oyster deal at Wintzell’s Oyster House — with the help of his 99-year-old father, Jim. The promotion, posted at the Mobile AL restaurant since the 1930s, offers free oysters to any man turning 80 who dines with his father. Jimmy and Jim had been eyeing the sign since 1972 — and on Jimmy’s milestone birthday, about 60 family and friends joined to celebrate. Wintzell’s served up a dozen free oysters, and confirmed that no one had ever completed the deal before. The family plans to return in 2 years when Jimmy’s brother turns 80, and Jim, who will be 102, plans to be there too. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ypwru3a5
QUESTION OF THE DAY
19% of people have THESE in their home exclusively to impress guests. What are they?
Answer: Books
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
UNLIKELY EXCUSES:
Last week, the story surfaced that UK singer Morrissey canceled a concert in Spain because he didn't get enough sleep. The ex-Smiths frontman, who is notorious for calling off gigs, said his latest no-show was due to the "indescribable hell" of a noisy hotel room in Valencia, which left him in a “catatonic state." And to put a cherry on top, he later updated fans, saying "It will take me one year to recover. And that is an understatement." Odd, yes. But it’s not the most out-there excuse for scrapping a show. Here are some more memorable examples…
✗ Neil Young and the ham sandwich: In 1997, he accidentally sliced the tip of his finger while making a ham sandwich. Doctors told him not to play guitar, forcing him to cancel 16 European tour dates, including a performance at Glastonbury Festival.
✗ Lionel Richie’s unlucky kiss: During a 2012 appearance on “The One Show”, he caught norovirus after greeting presenter Alex Jones with a kiss, forcing him to cancel 2 tour dates.
✗ Mötley Crüe and the “snow on the roof” excuse: A 1988 UK tour was cancelled, supposedly because snow made venue roofs unsafe. In reality, Nikki Sixx had nearly died from a drug overdose and needed time to recover.
✗ The Clash and the disappearing singer: In 1982, frontman Joe Strummer mysteriously vanished just before a UK tour. He apparently surfaced in Paris where he lived on the streets for a short time…and ran a marathon.
✗ Keith Richards falls from a tree: The Rolling Stones guitarist delayed their 2006 European tour after falling out of a coconut tree in Fiji. He suffered a brain injury that required surgery.
✗ Liam Gallagher goes house hunting: The Oasis singer skipped part of the band’s 1996 US tour after abruptly flying home to buy a house with his wife. His brother and bandmate Noel Gallagher later mocked the decision.
✗ Justin Bieber’s towel tantrum: In 2015, he walked off stage in Oslo after fans tried grabbing him and a towel he used to wipe water off the stage. The show was canceled after just one song.
✗ Kings of Leon attacked by pigeons: During a 2010 show in St. Louis, pigeons nesting above the stage began dropping waste onto the band. The show ended abruptly after one landed a direct hit…in bassist Jared Followill’s mouth.
✗ Iggy Azalea gets bored of her own songs: In 2015, the rapper cancelled her US tour due to a “creative change of heart”. She claimed she was tired of performing the same material and wanted to make new music instead.
✗ Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s cello trouble: The British cellist cancelled a 2024 Canadian performance after Air Canada refused to transport his £2-million cello, despite a seat being booked for it.
GOOD NEWS
Two Gas Station Workers Pull 36-Hour Shift To Help Their Community During Blizzard. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
