Briefly.
Whoever snuck the “s” in “fast food” was a clever little bastard.
Trivia #1: What color is Pantone 342?
Trivia #2: Who is the only person to have played for the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics and Boston Red Sox?
Trivia #3: Who is the only goaltender to have his name appear on the Stanley Cup as the captain of the cup-winning team? – Jacques Plante, Charlie Gardiner, Patrick Roy, Terry Sawchuk, Kippy Manseau
I just watched a documentary on marijuana. I think all documentaries should be watched this way.
On this day: April 21, 1918 – World War I: German fighter ace Baron Manfred von Richthofen “The Red Baron”, shot down and killed over Vaux sur Somme in France, Canadian pilot Arthur Roy Brown credited with the kill
This week’s sign of the apocalypse: This week’s sign of the apocalypse: CENTCOM, which is tasked with safeguarding U.S. national security in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, just hired Dr .Andrew Moore as its first AI advisor. Moore is the former director of Google Cloud AI and former dean of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science, and he’ll be working with Schuyler Moore, CENTCOM’s chief technology officer. They both agreed that while some are imagining AI-driven weapons, the U.S. military aims to keep humans in the decision-making seat, and using AI to assess massive amounts of data that helps the people sitting in those seats.
Just another reason why The Masters is such a great event. I received this email from masters.com: We hope you enjoyed the 87th Masters Tournament. At Augusta National Golf Club, we are committed to elevating every patron and fan experience related to the Masters. To help us better serve our fans, we invite you to share feedback on your Masters experience through this brief survey.
Stop complaining. When looking at fatalities related to tornadoes, 2023 is stacking up to be one of the highest on record. In 2011, 553 people died in tornadoes. With approximately 70 deaths, this year is already within the top 10 for deaths.
Article I’ll skip: William Shatner forecasts future of space flight, gives look into new FOX series. (If you think about it, ‘Shatner’ is a pretty funny name)
60, but still 12!
More thoughts on being 60+:
- I say “I love you” more often
- I also say “f*k off” more often 😊
- I can remember going an entire day without taking a picture
- I can fall asleep in a chair at any time of the day just by sitting in it
- As for feeling old?? Carol Burnett is turning 90!
The Winnipeg Jets’ Morgan Barron took a skate to the face during the first period Tuesday night. The cut required 75 stitches. Barron was back on the bench to start the second period wearing a full face mask and continued to play. NHL Hockey!
The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo did not play Wednesday and is day-to-day with a sore back. NBA Basketball!
“I can drive!”, you’re doing it wrong – Christopher Faran Stanford, 50, pleaded guilty to felony DWI and chose to allow a jury of his Parker County, Texas, peers to decide his punishment. It was his ninth DWI charge. The jury handed a sentence of life in prison.
Good news: A first-grade female student in Tennessee has gone viral on TikTok after dressing as country music legend Dolly Parton. (Hey, I’m just glad to see a girl dressing up as her own gender!)
Trivia #1 answer: What color is Pantone 342? – It is a “brilliant rye green” or “dark shade of green-cyan or… the color of the Masters green jacket.
Trivia #2: Who is the only person to have played for the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics and Boston Red Sox? – Organist John Kiley
Trivia #3: Who is the only goaltender to have his name appear on the Stanley Cup as the captain of the cup-winning team? – Jacques Plante, Charlie Gardiner, Patrick Roy, Terry Sawchuk, Kippy Manseau – Charlie Gardiner (Chicago Blackhawks, 1934)
The Institute of Unfinished Research has concluded that 6 out of 10 people
Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)
Happy National Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day!
“I’d sell my soul for you babe
For money to burn with you
I’d give you all, and have none, babe
Just to, just to, just to, to have you here by me
Because
In the midnight hour she cried – “more, more, more”
With a rebel yell she cried – “more, more, more”
– Billy Idol
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