Today we visit with the very funny Spike Feresten about his TV show “Spikes Car Radio” which streams for free at https://www.youtube.com/@SpikesCarRadio
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
North Dakota Day
https://www.crudespirits.com/drink-recipes
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Only children are smarter, happier and more creative than those who grow up with siblings, according to a new study. A team of scientists in China used methods including brain imaging, behavioral assessments and questionnaires to evaluate over 7,000 people, ages 18-30. The researchers wrote: “Contrary to the stereotypical impression of associations between only children and problem behaviors, we found positive correlations” Only children were found to generally have better memory, “superior language ability,” higher “life satisfaction” and were more open and creative. They were also found to be less impulsive and reward-dependent, which is linked to needing approval from others.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Brad Pitt will star in an upcoming sequel to “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Although he won’t direct it, Quentin Tarantino is writing the follow-up. The project, which does not have an official title, is being set up at Netflix, and David Fincher is set to direct. Pitt will reprise his role as stuntman and potential wife killer ‘Cliff Booth’. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” was released in theaters in 2019, and Pitt won an Oscar for supporting actor for his performance.
Jeff Bezos sounds like he’s throwing some Amazon money around — because his company is reportedly trying to acquire TikTok. Amazon submitted a bid to buy TikTok as the video app nears the Saturday deadline to separate from Chinese owner ByteDance or face a ban in the US, says the New York Times. The report says the Amazon bid came in at the last minute – but the Times also notes the offer is not being taken seriously. Donald Trump told reporters Sunday there are several potential buyers showing interest, and hinted a deal would be made before the deadline.
DID YA KNOW!?
Did you know the art of Bambi was inspired by Chinese landscape paintings?
Created by the innovated Chinese-born lead artist of the film, Tyrus Wong, the backgrounds in Disney's Bambi were inspired by landscape paintings of the Song dynasty. Even though the film was a critical success, Wong would face discrimination and poverty before finding acclaim once again in the 90s.
JOKE
OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
A new study found that chocolate is better for the brain than exercise.
Just
in time for an Easter feast, Cadbury has unveiled what it is calling
the “world’s largest” Easter Crème Egg. How big? Let’s just
say that even I’d be hard-pressed to eat it all in one sitting.
Here’s how Cadbury puts it: It is as tall as an emperor penguin,
and weighs as much as a newborn horse. To you and I, that means it is
3 feet high (90cm), and weighs 99.2 pounds (45kg). And according to
the chocolatier, the whole thing is a legit Cadbury Easter Crème
Egg, made of real chocolate, with the real gooey filling, and the
signature touch of the engraved twinkle. The ‘wrapping’ had to be
painted on, though, because: Have you ever seen a piece of foil big
enough for a 100-pound egg? It took 2 days to make, and according to
its creators, nobody “gets to eat the egg, unfortunately”. It’s
currently on display at the Birmingham, England tourist attraction
Cadbury World.
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3ce68trt
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
“There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.” — Mindy Kaling, “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?”
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ A woman will own an average of 111 handbags in her lifetime.
✓ Kangaroos never stop growing.
✓ To graduate from Cornell University, you must first pass a swim test.
✓ Google has found that GPAs and test scores are “worthless as a criteria for hiring.”
✓ Canada has a strategic maple syrup reserve to make sure there is always enough syrup for the market.
WEIRD NEWS
I know we all claim that we wouldn’t sell our furry friends for “a million bucks” – but how about $5.7 million? That was the price paid for the most expensive – and unique dog ever. The “wolfdog” named ‘Cadabomb Okami’, is a first-of-its-kind cross between an actual wolf and a Caucasian Shepherd. The 8-month-old pup was born in the US, and is already weighs over 165lbs (75kg). The so-called ‘rarest dog in the world’ was purchased by an Indian dog enthusiast last month, who says he owns over 150 dog breeds, and makes a living by showing off his unique collection to excited crowds. In fact, the dogs make enough money to support a team of 6 to look after them.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
75% of people say they do THIS more while on vacation than they do at home. What is it?
Answer: Talk to strangers
HEIDI HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
THINGS EVERYONE DOES BUT WILL NEVER EVER ADMIT:
✓ Watch cartoons after a scary movie so you don’t have nightmares.
✓ Panicking while trying to find change while holding up the next person in a lineup.
✓ Eating the wrapping paper stuck to frozen meat because you can’t get it off.
✓ Trying to act ‘natural’ when leaving a store without buying anything.
✓ Fake laughing when you have no idea what the other person just said.
✓ Pretending you might actually buy something after being given a free sample.
✓ Sounding out ‘Wed-nes-day’ in your head so you spell it correctly.
✓ Passing on buying the $250-worth of stuff in your online cart due to a $5.99 shipping charge.
✓
That
face you make when walking by someone you know but not well enough to
say hello to.
GOOD
NEWS
Stranger
Walks Into McDonald’s, Pays For Customers’ Meals All Day Long
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/
