This #MovieStarMonday we visit with Steve Coogan (Stan and Ollie, 24 Hour Party People, Tropic Thunder, Minions, Night at the Museum) we will chat about his new movie The Penguin Lessons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdjEXNX1nSA
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Chocolate covered cashews day https://www.pinterest.com/pin/583849539205122703/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Playing smartphone video games may be better for mental health than mindfulness apps. A 2022 study by University College London and The University of Bath found that despite the obvious irony associated with using a smartphone to quell anxiety, tests showed that those who played a shape fitting game after work reported feeling significantly more relaxed and in control at the end of the week compared to those who used meditation apps. Researchers said that games check off all 4 factors associated with post-work recovery: they are generally relaxing, they provide players the chance to learn a new skill, they provide a fun distraction from the pressures of everyday life, and they allow the player to feel completely in control.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
“Saturday Night Live” and veteran NBC News newswoman Andrea Mitchell will be honored at the 85th annual Peabody Awards ceremony, June 1st in Beverly Hills. “SNL”, currently in its 50th season, will receive the Peabody Institutional Award. It joins programs such as “Star Trek,” “The Simpsons,” “60 Minutes,” “Fresh Air With Terry Gross”, and “Sesame Street”, all past recipients of the honor. Mitchell, who currently serves as NBC News’ chief Washington and chief foreign affairs correspondent, will receive the Peabody Career Achievement Award. She joins past honorees, including Mel Brooks, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno, Dan Rather, Cicely Tyson, and Carol Burnett.
Robert De Niro will be honored at this year’s Cannes Film Festival with an honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement. He’ll receive this award at the opening ceremony of the 78th festival, 14 years after he presided over the jury in 2011. The ceremony will be held on May 13, and the next day, he’ll hold a masterclass at the Debussy Theatre. In a statement, De Niro said: “Cannes brings us together — storytellers, filmmakers, fans and friends. It’s like coming home.”
DID YA KNOW!?
Did you know Einstein's brain was stolen when he died? When Nobel Prize-winning physicist Albert Einstein passed away on April 18, 1955, he left behind specific instructions. He didn’t want his body to be “worshipped” or his brain to be studied so he wished to be cremated. However, Thomas Harvey, the pathologist who was on call when Einstein died didn't quite respect Einstein’s wishes. Instead, he stole Einstein's brain. When Einstien’s family found out, they didn’t press charges or quite object to the theft and Harvey was able to keep the brain in two jars in his basement.
JOKE
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SCOOP
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According to a survey, men lie 3 times as often as women.
For years, we’ve been told that red wine is a healthier choice than white, because it is rich in resveratrol – that’s an antioxidant than can reduce inflammation, lowering your risk of heart disease and cancer. But according to new research from the Medical School at Brown University, not so fast. In their study of 96,000 test participants, they “found no differences in the association between red or white wine consumption and overall cancer risk, challenging the common belief that red wine is healthier than white wine.” The researchers did point out a few caveats, though: For one, drinking white wine is linked to a 22% increased risk of skin cancer. That could be because white wine is more likely to be consumed outdoors during hot weather. The other: Their conclusions only seem to apply to men. The researchers said that white wine “was significantly associated with an increased risk of cancer among women.” In the past, red wine has also been linked to better gut health, younger-looking skin and even increased fertility.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Someone asked me, if I were stranded on a desert island what book would I bring: ‘How to Build a Boat.’” — Steven Wright
NEWS TO ME
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✓ It takes 4-5 hours for your body to return to its normal temperature after doing exercise.
✓ All of Earth’s continents are wider at the north than in the south – and no one knows why.
✓ Animals yawn based on how large their brain is. The bigger the brain, the longer the yawn.
✓ The original name for “Xbox” was “DirectXbox”, designed to showcase Microsoft’s Direct X graphics.
✓ Only about one in 4 lightning strikes reach the ground – most are between clouds.
WEIRD NEWS
Police in Michigan were called to a motel to help secure an unusual piece of left-behind property. The Cheboygan Police Department said cops were called to a Pine Rivers motel room when housekeeping staff found a live alligator in a recently-vacated room. According to the manager, “When my nephew looked under the bed, Wally was there. He was a real friendly gator, so I didn’t feel real scared. He let the police officers hold him and all that.” Police determined the 3-foot gator belongs to a man who takes exotic animals to schools for demonstrations. The owner was contacted and said he knew Wally was missing, but didn’t realize he had been left at the motel.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
44% of people say this is one of the biggest “icks” people experience when visiting someone else’s home. What is it?
Answer: Dead plants
HEIDI HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL
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THE LIST
THE RICHEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD:
Forbes has released its 2025 “Rich List”, its ranking of the world’s wealthiest people. Here are the top 10…
1. Elon Musk: $342 Billion – cofounded Tesla, SpaceX, tunneling startup Boring Company, and 4 others.
2. Mark Zuckerberg: $216 Billion – In 2004, he started Facebook at age 19. Parent company Meta now also owns Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, plus other products and services
3. Jeff Bezos: $215 Billion — founded e-commerce giant Amazon in 1994 out of his garage.
4. Larry Ellison: $192 Billion — Chairman, chief technology officer and cofounder of software giant Oracle, of which he owns just under 40%.
5. Bernard Arnault & family: Net Worth: $178 Billion — 75 fashion and cosmetics brands, including Louis Vuitton and Sephora.
6. Warren Buffett: $154 Billion — Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” he is one of the most successful investors of all time.
7. Larry Page: $144 Billion – He stepped down as CEO of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, in 2019 but remains a board member and a controlling shareholder.
8. Sergey Brin: $138 Billion – He stepped down as president of Alphabet, parent company of Google, in December 2019 but remains a board member and a controlling shareholder.
9. Amancio Ortega: $134 Billion – From Spain, the 89-year-old is one of the wealthiest clothing retailers in the world.
10. Steve Ballmer: $118 Billion — Former CEO of Microsoft, who led the company from 2000-2014.
GOOD NEWS
She Runs So Her Students Can Go to College - And She's Raised Over $100,000 Doing It. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
