Show Notes for Saturday, September 07 and Sunday, September 08, 2024

Today we visit with Richard Hunt, Executive Chairman at the Electronic Payments Coalition. He joins us to share expert insight on making the most of credit card rewards and how to leverage their rewards points and cashback when shopping this holiday season. https://guardyourcard.com/

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September 7th

National Beer Lover’s Day

Buy A Book Day

Google Commemoration Day

International Day Of Clean Air For Blue Skies

National Feel The Love Day

National First Day Of Peel Season

National Grateful Patient Day

Superhuman Day

World Duchenne Awareness Day

National Acorn Squash Day

National Grandma Moses Day

National Neither Snow Nor Rain Day

National Salami Day

Brazil’s National Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

International Vulture Awareness Day

National Cinema Day

National Hummingbird Day

National Tailgating Day

World Beard Day

September 8th

National Ampersand Day

Actors’ Day

International Literacy Day

National Dog Walker Appreciation Day

National Iguana Awareness Day

Pardon Day

Star Trek Day

World Physical Therapy Day

National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day

Andorra’s National Day

North Macedonia’s National Day

International Rock Flipping Day

National Grandparent’s Day

National Hug Your Hound Day

National Pet Memorial Day

Racial Justice Sunday

Sustainable House Day

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Who knew? It turns out that as the seasons change, so do our morals, according to a study. Researchers at the University of British Columbia determined that our feelings regarding certain moral principles fluctuate throughout the year, following a consistent seasonal pattern. The study’s author said that the analysis of survey responses from over 230,000 Americans found that “People’s endorsement of moral values that promote group cohesion and conformity is stronger in the spring and fall than it is in the summer and winter.” The seasonal swing was found to be more pronounced in areas with more extreme climate variations between seasons, and the researchers feel that anxiety, which peaks in spring and autumn, may play a crucial role. The thinking is that higher anxiety may drive people to seek comfort in the group norms and traditions” of society’s values.

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During the Vietnam War, many men who were drafted into the military refused to serve for various reasons and instead left the country to avoid prosecution. Then, in 1977, newly inaugurated President Jimmy Carter fulfilled one of his campaign promises by pardoning draft dodgers. This allowed them to return home without the fear of being arrested. Despite this, only around half actually came back. Many of them assumed that they would still face ill-will from the American public and had already settled into places like Canada that welcomed the healthy and educated workforce.

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Warner Bros. has released the official trailer for a new documentary about the life of Christopher Reeve. Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” follows the late actor’s rise to superstardom as ‘Superman’, as well as his fight to find a cure for spinal cord injuries after he became a quadriplegic following a horse riding accident. Reeve’s family participated in the making of the doc, which includes personal archive material. Super/Man will play in select theaters on Sept. 21, followed by an encore presentation on Reeve’s birthday, Sept. 25. A wider, traditional theatrical release has not yet been announced. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/27ahmnp2

“Inside Out 2” has surpassed $1 billion at the international box office, becoming one of 12 movies — — and the only animated film — ever to do so. Though 55 films have grossed $1 billion globally (which includes domestic and international ticket sales), just a dozen have managed to hit that benchmark from overseas markets alone. Disney’s Pixar sequel is already the highest-grossing movie of the year with $1.65 billion globally, including $1.002 billion overseas and $646.3 million domestically. Weeks ago, “Inside Out 2” overtook “Frozen II” as the highest-grossing animated film in history.

A 4th season of “Ted Lasso” is looking more likely than ever. Warner Bros. Television has picked up the options for 3 of the show’s British stars: Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift and Brett Goldstein, meaning they are all set for a return. The studio is now expected to work with stars covered by SAG-AFTRA contracts who have expired options, including Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt, who plays ‘Coach Beard’. Insiders say that once the cast is committed, and season 4 is greenlighted, production could begin as soon as early 2025.

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A 116-year-old Japanese woman who used to be a mountaineer is set to be named the world’s oldest person by Guinness.

Who hasn’t had an annoying song stuck in their head, stuck on repeat like a broken record? This common phenomenon, known as an “earworm,” may actually be more than just an annoying side-effect of hearing a really-catchy song: A new study says earworms might help us develop a form of perfect pitch. University of California – Santa Cruz researchers tracked 30 volunteers for a week, prompting them at random times to record any music playing in their heads. They found that nearly half of the recorded earworms were in the exact same key as the original songs, and over two-thirds were very close to the original key, even though none of the volunteers believed they had perfect pitch. The scientists concluded: “A surprisingly large portion of the population has a type of automatic, hidden ‘perfect pitch’ ability”, which could lead to becoming a skilled singer.

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✓ A single dairy cow can pass more than 300 pounds (136kg) of gas per year.

✓ You can charge an iPhone with oranges. It takes 595 of them.

✓ Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites.

✓ Frogs don’t drink. Anything. (They absorb water through their skin.)

✓ The most common national flag color is red.

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49% of us admit it: We have lied about THIS while on vacation. What is it?

Answer: Spotty Wi-Fi coverage

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There was a bizarre spin on the recent mayoral primary in Cheyenne, Wyoming. How? One of the 6 candidates on the ballot had pledged to let an AI chatbot run the city government, should he be elected. Librarian Victor Miller campaigned on the fact that he built a customized ChatGPT bot called VIC (Virtual Integrated Citizen), which he said could make more data-driven, unbiased decisions than any human, as leader of Cheyenne. But alas, it seems that the residents of Cheyenne will have to make do with human representation. Results show that Miller came 4th, with 327 votes. That’s more than 2,400 fewer than he needed to make November’s general election ballot.

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MOST-VISITED WEBSITES OF 2024 (so far):

As hard as it is to believe, TikTok isn’t even in the top 10 most popular websites in the world, according to the latest data from Similarweb.com, which tracks this type of thing (TikTok is #17). Here are the world’s 10 most popular domains so far this year…

1) Google.com (82 billion monthly visits, 18% of global web traffic)

2) YouTube.com (31b)

3) Facebook.com (15b)

4) Instagram.com (7b)

5) X.com (formerly Twitter – 6b)

6) Baidu.com (Chinese search engine – 4b)

7) Wikipedia.org (4b)

8) Yahoo.com (3b)

9) Yandex.ru (Russian search engine – 3b)

10) Whatsapp.com (3b)

(For those wondering, Amazon.com is at #14)

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“Some cause happiness everywhere they go, others whenever they go.” – Oscar Wilde.

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Show Notes for Friday, September 06, 2024

Today we visit with Luis "Lue" Elizondo, the former head of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), the Pentagon unit that researched UFOs, now known as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).

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TODAY IS A SPECIAL DAY! (A special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)

September 6th

National Read A Book Day

Fight Procrastination Day

Great Egg Toss Day

National Coffee Ice Cream Day

Eswatini’s National Day

Bring Your Manners To Work Day

National 401(k) Day

National Chianti Day

National Food Bank Day

National Lazy Mom’s Day

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If you’re looking to lose weight, researchers at the University of Illinois say they have cracked the code. They have developed what they call the “Individualized Diet Improvement Program”, which they say can cause 13% weight loss in a year. Sounds great! How does it work? Simply to increase your daily protein to 80 grams, and fiber to 20 grams. Oh, and cap your daily calorie count to 1,500 per day, which is far less than the 2,000-2,500 that is typically recommended. 41% of those following these guidelines were able to lose an average of 13% of their body weight by the one-year mark, without losing muscle, which often happens with rapid weight loss.

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Elsie Eiler lives in a town called Monowi, which is in the state of Nebraska—and she's the only one. She used to live there with her husband Rudy, but when he passed away in 2004, she became Monowi's sole resident. Elsie is also the town's mayor, bartender, and librarian, and is responsible for paying herself taxes and granting herself a liquor license. As of 2018, the tiny population makes Monowi the only incorporated town in the U.S. with only one resident, according to the BBC.

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Nikki Glaser will host the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards. The awards show telecast will take place on Jan. 5, 2025 on CBS and on Paramount+ in the U.S. In a statement, the comedian said she is “absolutely thrilled” to be hosting…and now I get a front row seat (actually, I think I have to host from the stage) …It’s one of the few times that show business not only allows, but encourages itself to be lovingly mocked (at least I hope so). (God I hope so).” Glaser recently made headlines with her viral appearance at the Netflix roast of Tom Brady.

Denzel Washington has hinted at retirement following the release of “Gladiator II” this fall. Speaking with Empire magazine, the 69-year-old said: “There are very few films left for me to make that I’m interested in, and I have to be inspired by the filmmaker, and I was tremendously inspired by Ridley (Scott).” His comments have led both media and social media users to speculate about when Washington may choose to leave acting behind. Gladiator hits theaters on Nov. 22.

Meghan Markle’s former bachelorette pad in Toronto is officially for sale. The 3-bedroom home in the city where she filmed the TV show “Suits”, is on the market for $1.9 million. The house, in the Seaton Village neighborhood, is where the Duchess of Sussex lived when she first began dating Prince Harry in 2016, and as he pointed out in his 2023 memoir “Spare”, he would stay there when he visited Meghan in Toronto from his native UK, about twice a month. She rented it for at least 2 years.

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According to research, how severe your hangovers are depends mostly on your family history.

Cucumbers are in short supply in some countries, as supermarket chains report surging sales – probably because of viral recipes circulating on TikTok. Iceland in particular is experiencing a shortage as local farmers are struggling to keep up with booming business. And the lack of cucumbers is rotten news for those wanting to try one of the viral recipes circulated by TikTokker Logan Moffitt, nicknamed “The Cucumber Guy,” who shot to popularity this summer, thanks to his cucumber salad concoction. The 23-year-old Canadian creator sets up many of his vids by saying: “Sometimes you need to eat an entire cucumber,”, before launching into a simple kitchen tutorial. The Cucumber Guy has 5.6 million followers, and videos of his mouth-watering creations regularly surpass millions of views — and, as it seems, have led to a shortage of the key ingredient. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/rx8wjz87

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✓ Only 30% of people can flare their nostrils.

✓ Eating 100 calories gives you the energy to propel a bicycle 3 miles (5km).

✓ When Play-Doh was first introduced, in 1956, the only color available was off-white.

✓ The term “junkie” comes from the fact that heroin users in the early 1900s would collect and sell scrap metal to pay for their fix.

✓ Chinese requires no punctuation.

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In a survey, 22% of people said they have done THIS for their boss. What is it?

Answer: Watched their pets

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It’s not uncommon for entertainment and sports celebs to release a line of perfumes and colognes. And now, Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis has released HIS new scent – and we think it shows he knows his audience. Levis has partnered with Hellman’s Mayonnaise for “Will Levis No. 8: Parfum de Mayonnaise”. That’s right – it’s a perfume for men and women that smells like America’s favorite sandwich condiment. And the new scent is proving to be as popular as – well, mayo: It sold out within 90 minutes of going on sale. The mayo-scented cologne isn’t just something that Levis stamped his name on, either. He was involved in crafting it, too. And he’s probably familiar enough with the intricacies of mayo to be considered an expert: Rumor has it that he adds the stuff to his coffee for an extra kick.

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Recently, the “Kind Humor” Facebook page asked readers to make their own contributions, after posting: “Hello. I am a person in a film or TV drama, and when I arrange to meet someone later, I have no need to specify a time or place.” Here are some awesome responses…

☞ “Hello, I drive to see someone and there is always a parking space right in front of the building.”

☞ “Hello. I am a woman giving birth in a film. It rakes 7 minutes. I pace about a bit, lie back on a bed, get very abruptly sweaty, yell, and there is a baby. The baby is clean and larger than you would expect.”

☞ “Hello. I am a person driving a car in a film. I rarely look at the road because it’s more important that I face the person in the passenger seat, and weirdly nobody else thinks that is really (freaking) dangerous.”

☞ “Hello. I’m a hacker in a Hollywood blockbuster. I don’t use any particular hacking software or know anything about how it’s actually done. All I need to do is type some random code on my keyboard and I’m in the mainframe.”

☞ “Hi, I’m a teacher in a film and the bell always rings just as I’m summing up the lesson so I just shout that I want your test papers on my desk by Thursday morning.”

☞ “Hello. I am a person having a shower or bath in a film. I never wash my body because I am too busy conveying my emotional state.”

☞ “Hello. I am a person in a movie who goes into a bar and orders a ‘beer’ and the bartender immediately serves me one without ever asking what type of beer or brand.”

☞ “Hello. I’m a beautiful heroine staying one step ahead of the zombies. It’s been weeks, and my hair and makeup are all perfect, even if my clothes are torn, showing just enough skin.”

☞ “Hello. I’m a bad guy in a film., and when I put a USB stick in anything I get it the right way round first time, every time.

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Show Notes for Thursday, September 05, 2024

THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!

Dear John

My parents were married for 32 years. They recently went through a divorce. We spent the holidays together as a family last year. It was a little awkward, but it was also really nice to see them together again. I was hoping we would be able to do that again. I know my dad still loves my mom and I think he's hoping that they will be back together again someday. I went to a movie over the weekend and bumped into my mom on a date with one of my dad's friends. It was super weird. I think they tried to avoid me, but we still ended up having an awkward encounter after the movie. I could tell my mother was super embarrassed, but we were all very polite. I've not talked to her yet, but I wonder if my dad knows that she's dating his friend? I don't think it's my place to say anything to him, but do you think I should talk to my mom about it? I think she should let my dad know so he can also move on. It breaks my heart, but I also understand, she is a single amazing woman. I have no clue what all lead up to the divorce so I'm not sure if they were already talking before the divorce or not. I feel a heavy weight from all of this. What advice do you have for me?

Signed

Sad Son

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September 5th

National Cheese Pizza Day

National Be Late For Something Day

National Cellulite Day

National Shrink Day

World Samosa Day

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A study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research has found that more attractive adults are less likely to spend time gaming than those who are less attractive. A similar result was observed in teens. The researchers determined that it isn’t a case of playing video games making people ugly – the results “suggest…the better-looking have a…comparative advantage in social interactions as an alternative leisure activity”, so they logically spend more time with close friends and romantic partners, and less time gaming.

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As the kids get set to head back to class, here’s something that teachers – and parents may not have thought of. The Wall Street Journal reports that Gen Z’s typing proficiency is dwindling, as young people adapt more and more to touch screens – and keyboarding falls to the wayside, just like cursive did. In fact, some high schoolers are more adept at typing on their iPads or smartphones than on a traditional computer – and one 18-year-old even reported writing an entire 8-page paper on a tablet.

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Chick-Fil-A has hatched a plan for its own streaming service. The fast-food restaurant is moving aggressively into the entertainment space with plans to launch a slate of originals for its own streaming platform. Reportedly it has been working with a number of major production companies, including some studios, to create family-friendly shows, particularly in the unscripted space. It is also in talks to license and acquire content. Chick-Fil-A, known for its fried chicken sandwiches, is the latest company outside of the entertainment industry to move into making its own originals, joining the likes of Lyft and Airbnb.

Keanu Reeves’ latest excellent adventure comes in an unexpected field: hockey. The “Matrix” star dusted off his skates and signed a one-day contract with the Windsor Spitfires, a junior hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. Reeves received a jersey and autographed a number of Spitfire-branded items that will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Reeves, who was born in Lebanon to an English mother and a Hawaiian father, grew up in Toronto. He played hockey as a teen, and considered playing goal for the SpitfireS before pursuing acting following an injury. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/58zkwams

The new players at the late-summer box office struggled to find their footing. Holdovers “Deadpool & Wolverine”, “Alien: Romulus” and “It Ends With Us” easily beat new offerings “Blink Twice” and “The Crow” reboot. Blink Twice opened in 4th place with about $7.3 million. The Crow — opening 30 years after the original hit the big screen — couldn’t crack the top 5, earning a $4.6 million to come in 7th over the weekend. Deadpool & Wolverine reclaimed the top spot in its 5th weekend with a haul of $18 million.

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Researchers say computers will achieve human-level intelligence by the year 2029.

A fashion influencer says she has the ultimate money-saving travel hack. In Faith Woodhalls’s trending how-to TikTok video, she explains that if you want to avoid shelling out, say, an extra $40 to check an overstuffed suitcase at the airport, here’s what you should do: “Bring a second plastic bag full of stuff and buy a duty-free bag at the airport, so they think you’ve just bought stuff at the airport.” In the clip, the “FaithinFashion” host shows herself and a friend hiding their belongings in bags from a duty-free shop, as a way of avoiding luggage fees. Woodhall tells her 310,000 followers that the hack “works (like) a dream”, and she has never been charged for a second bag. One viewer commented: “This is genius”, while another wrote: “Been doing this for years. Works every time! Never had a problem.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ykbxwcfk

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✓ Fruit stickers are edible, though like fruit, washing prior to eating is recommended.

✓ The word “Australia” contains three A’s — and each of them is pronounced differently.

✓ Johnny Depp and Queen Elizabeth were 20th cousins.
✓ The wealthy in Russia sometimes hire fake ambulances instead of taxis for a faster and more convenient way of getting to a destination.

✓ If you point your car fob to your head, it increases the signal range.

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Doing THIS for an hour burns about 11 calories. What is it?

Answer: Chewing gum

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The Crocs company has teamed with DC Comics to create a surprisingly cool-looking version of its Classic Clogs. The recently-released limited-edition Batman x Crocs Classic Clog “Batmobile” takes its styling cues from the (awesome) version of the superhero’s ride featured in the 1989 “Batman” movie and its sequel “Batman Returns”. The new Crocs feature a variety of Batmobile elements, including the front turbine, discrete yellow headlights, and even a glossy windshield. At the back, you’ll find red stoplights, rear wheels, and the Batmobile’s iconic exhaust. And maybe the coolest element of all is the bat wing lateral spoiler on the heel strap. You can find them online for US $70.

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Recently, the “Kind Humor” Facebook page asked readers to make their own contributions, after posting: “Hello. I am a person in a film or TV drama, and when I arrange to meet someone later, I have no need to specify a time or place.” Here are some awesome responses…

☞ “Hello, I drive to see someone and there is always a parking space right in front of the building.”

☞ “Hello. I am a woman giving birth in a film. It rakes 7 minutes. I pace about a bit, lie back on a bed, get very abruptly sweaty, yell, and there is a baby. The baby is clean and larger than you would expect.”

☞ “Hello. I am a person driving a car in a film. I rarely look at the road because it’s more important that I face the person in the passenger seat, and weirdly nobody else thinks that is really (freaking) dangerous.”

☞ “Hello. I’m a hacker in a Hollywood blockbuster. I don’t use any particular hacking software or know anything about how it’s actually done. All I need to do is type some random code on my keyboard and I’m in the mainframe.”

☞ “Hi, I’m a teacher in a film and the bell always rings just as I’m summing up the lesson so I just shout that I want your test papers on my desk by Thursday morning.”

☞ “Hello. I am a person having a shower or bath in a film. I never wash my body because I am too busy conveying my emotional state.”

☞ “Hello. I am a person in a movie who goes into a bar and orders a ‘beer’ and the bartender immediately serves me one without ever asking what type of beer or brand.”

☞ “Hello. I’m a beautiful heroine staying one step ahead of the zombies. It’s been weeks, and my hair and makeup are all perfect, even if my clothes are torn, showing just enough skin.”

☞ “Hello. I’m a bad guy in a film., and when I put a USB stick in anything I get it the right way round first time, every time.

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“I don’t enjoy irony or sarcasm. However, I like when someone tells you a joke but then it turns out to be serious.” – Jens Lekman.

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Show Notes for Wednesday, September 04, 2024

Today we visit with author Frank Andre Guridy about his new book “THE STADIUM: An American History of Politics, Protest, and Play”

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TODAY IS A SPECIAL DAY! (A special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)

September 4th

National Wildlife Day

Eat An Extra Dessert Day

National Spice Blend Day

National Macadamia Nut Day

National Newspaper Carrier Day

Global Talent Acquisition Day

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A surprising new study reports that your home bathroom sink might harbor more potentially harmful bacteria than its hospital counterparts, raising concerns about home hygiene practices. The research, from Flinders University in Australia, examined biofilms – thin, slimy layers of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces – found on faucets and drains. It was found that residential sinks, particularly drains, harbored higher levels of certain concerning bacteria, including Legionella – the bacterium responsible for Legionnaires’ disease. The team says their finding highlights a potential blind spot in our approach to infection control.

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Jupiter's red spot is almost as well-known as the planet's remarkable rings. But the spot, which is, in fact, a storm, has been shrinking for a century and a half. Although NASA can't predict what will happen to the storm that was "once big enough to swallow three Earths with room to spare," they do know that it "seems to have increased in area at least once along the way, and it's growing taller as it gets smaller."

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Megan Thee Stallion has been tapped to host the 2024 Video Music Awards, set for September 11 at New York’s UBS Arena. It will be Megan’s first-ever awards-hosting gig. She’s nominated in 5 categories at this year’s VMAs, including Best Collaboration with tourmate GloRilla, and Best Hip Hop. Katy Perry is set to receive this year’s Video Vanguard Award and will perform a medley of her hits. Other performers include Benson Boone, Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz, and Sabrina Carpenter. Megan is no stranger to hosting duties, having previously hosted “Saturday Night Live” and serving as co-host for “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

Stephen Nedoroscik, who went viral as “Pommel Horse Guy” during the Paris Olympics, is the first celebrity cast member revealed for “Dancing With the Stars” Season 33. The announcement was made yesterday on “Good Morning America.” The 25-year-old gymnast won an individual bronze medal, and helped the US Men’s Gymnastics team win their first team medal — also bronze — in 16 years. While social media users speculated that Nedoroscik was napping before his event, he later explained to Jimmy Fallon that he was “visualizing” what he needed to do. ABC said the rest of the DWTS cast will be announced later.

Alex Rodriguez appears to be weighing in on the “Bennifer 2.0” breakup from the sidelines. The retired MLB star posted a cryptic message on his Instagram Story Monday — the same day that his ex-fiancée, Jennifer Lopez, filed for divorce from Ben Affleck. A-Rod shared a post citing one of his own quotes, which read: “You either go one way or the other, you might as well be the one deciding the direction.” It seems like a harmless motivational line, but considering A-Rod’s history with J-Lo, some wondered if it was his public response to the news. Rodriguez and J Lo started dating in February 2017, and got engaged 2 years later, but called things off in April 2021.

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A study shows that shy people are better at reading facial expressions

The Air Guitar World Championships has crowned this year’s winner, following 3 days of competition. The 27th annual Olympics of air guitar in Sweden featured competitors bearing names like such as “Shred Lasso” and “Guitarantula”. But it all culminated on Friday night when Canada’s Zachary “Ichabod Fame” Knowles was named 2024 Air Guitar World Champion. Contestants were judged on their performances of 2 songs in 2 separate rounds, each lasting 60 seconds. Props and costumes are allowed — but backup bands and real instruments are forbidden. The jury took into account a contestant’s “originality, ability to be taken over by the music, stage presence, technical merit, artistic impression and ‘airness’.

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✓ Mushroom clouds can be created by any huge explosion.

✓ The average North American lives 13 years longer than the average celebrity.

✓ The inventor of the television banned it from his home.

✓ Wind doesn’t make a sound until it blows against an object.

✓ Gold never erodes.

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The average person does THIS almost 1500 times a year. What is it?

Answer: Dream

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Man! I wish this story happened just little bit closer to Halloween! Police were called to a California beach where lifeguards discovered what appeared to be a human skull — but it turned out to be something a bit more mundane, if still creepy. The Long Beach Police Department said lifeguards contacted authorities early Monday after finding what they called a human skull with part of its face missing, washed up in the sand. Rumors quickly spread on social media about the so-called “grisly” discovery, and cops were close to launching a homicide investigation — when medical examiners deduced the skull was not from a human — or even from an animal. It was determined to be a plastic prop skull.

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