Today we visit with Howard Bryant about his new book KINGS AND PAWNS: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America
AVAILABLE NOW: https://amzn.to/4pP5qwI
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Fun
At Work Day
https://beyond8figures.com/business-themed-cocktails/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
New research suggests your dental health may be a strong predictor of longevity. A University of Osaka study of more than 190,000 adults found that those with better – or filled teeth had a lower risk of early death; while missing or decayed teeth were linked to higher risk. Researchers believe poor oral health may contribute to chronic inflammation, and make it harder to maintain good nutrition. The findings suggest that repairing and maintaining teeth isn’t just cosmetic – it could play an important role in overall health and lifespan.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Jimmy Fallon is throwing his support behind breakout “Heated Rivalry” star Hudson Williams as a potential future host of “Saturday Night Live”. Kimmel said Williams has the kind of buzz that could make him a great fit for the long running sketch comedy show. Fallon made the comments after Williams’ viral appearance on “The Tonight Show”, which generated big excitement and viewership across social platforms. Fallon told Entertainment Weekly: “I mean, he’s Canadian, so there’s an advantage there. They look out for each other.” He was referring to the shared Canadian connection between Williams and SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
“Zootopia 2” is hopping to another box office milestone. Disney’s hit sequel has earned $1.7 billion globally, overtaking another hit Disney sequel, 2024’s “Inside Out 2”, which amassed $1.69 billion. That makes the second Zootopia Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film in history. Zootopia 2 is now the 9th-biggest global release of all time, ranking just behind 2 superhero juggernauts, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” ($1.9 billion) and “Avengers: Infinity War” ($2 billion).
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The first oranges were green. Oranges originally came from Southeast Asia, where they stayed green even when ripe. Cooler climates later gave rise to the familiar orange color.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
WHYZITS:
• Whyzit people passing other people in boats always wave – but people in cars do not?
• Whyzit eggs are in the dairy section at the supermarket? Ever see a cow lay an egg?
• Whyzit cartoon characters wear the same outfit in every single episode?
• Whyzit we feel it necessary to look in the mirror after puking or crying?
• Whyzit we call it a ‘pair of pants’ when it’s just one?
• Whyzit the numbers on a phone go one way and the numbers on a calculator go the other?
• Whyzit we say ‘bye-bye’ but not ‘hi-hi’?
• Whyzit there aren’t ‘bulletproof pants’?
• Whyzit they call it an ‘escalator’ even when it takes you down?
• Whyzit called your ‘bottom’ when it’s really in the middle of your body?
• Whyzit ‘semis’ are actually bigger than regular trucks?
• Whyzit things are typed ‘up’ but written ‘down’?
•
Whyzit
we say an alarm clock goes ‘off’ when it actually turns ‘on’?
•
Whyzit when you see someone with their mouth open singing or yelling,
you don’t yawn … but you do if they’re yawning?
• Whyzit people with loud car sound systems never listen to good music?
• Whyzit if you read a lot of books you are considered ‘well read’, but if you watch a lot of TV you’re not considered ‘well viewed’?
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 have no power here!" — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Gandalf, 2003
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
Share
this with your friends... they'll think you're really smart!
✓ Technically, Starburst is a type of taffy.
✓ The Swedish equivalent of the phrase “born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth” is “slid in on a shrimp sandwich”.
✓ Monkeys floss their teeth.
✓ Studies show that if you haven’t read an email in the first 24 hours after receiving it, there is 99% chance you never will.
✓ Michael Jackson’s sparkly glove was a conventional golf glove with rhinestones attached.
WEIRD NEWS
A man known for his love of colorful footwear has earned a Guinness World Record…for the world’s largest collection of socks, totaling 1,531 unique pairs. Over the years, his bold sock choices caught the attention of fans, who began sending him new pairs to grow the collection — including some printed with his own face. He officially secured the title to mark a major life milestone: retirement. The record-holder is Jim Donovan, a longtime CBS Philadelphia news anchor. Donovan said breaking a Guinness World Record was a bucket-list dream dating back to childhood.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
In a survey asking: “What are the little things in life that make you happy?”, THIS was the #1 answer. What is it?
Answer: A hug
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
THE BEST HOBBIES FOR MEETING NEW FRIENDS:
Have you ever gotten involved in an activity simply to make friends? A recent Reddit thread asked: “What hobbies attract the most-friendly people?” The most-recommended pastimes for meeting people who you might want to see again are, in order…
1. Pottery, and ceramics
2. Crochet, and fiber arts
3. Birdwatching
4. Beekeeping
5. Hiking
6. Woodworking
7. Board gaming
8. Gardening
9. Bonsai
10. Reading
Also
mentioned: Fountain pen enthusiasts, Death metal fans…and “anything
that has ‘grandma vibes’, like, knitting, quilting,
cross-stitching, embroidery, sewing.” Another comment: “It
doesn’t matter if I’m walking, biking, or driving, I will hate
people doing the other two.”
GOOD
NEWS
'She
Was There For Me': Dad Saved By His 7-Year-Old Daughter
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
