Briefly.
Neil Armstrong was the first person to land on the moon. “Neil Armstrong” backwards is “Gnorts, Mr Alien”
Trivia #1: What city has hosted the Olympics a record three times? – Beijing, Paris, Barcelona, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Lawrence
Trivia #2: Who is Israel Abanikanda?
Trivia #3: Who was the first MLB Rookie f the Year? – No hints
Trivia #4: What’s the difference between a mixture and a solution?
A lot of people don’t realize that the actor “Wilson” in Castaway is the same actor from the volleyball scene in Top Gun.
On this day: August 4, 1918, Adolf Hitler receives the Iron Cross first class for bravery on the recommendation of his Jewish superior, Lieutenant Hugo Gutmann – go figure
August 4, 1984, Prince’s “Purple Rain” album goes #1 and stays #1 for 24 weeks
I watched a few innings of a Little League World Series game the other day before realizing I was watching the Red Sox.
Headline of the week: Browns beat Jets (It’s football season!… well, almost)
This week’s sign of the apocalypse: Not to be confused with Headline of the Week: AI influencer gets plenty of dating app attention, despite not being real
This week’s sign of the apocalypse, part deux: Some of today’s most popular musical artists have left their concerts with bruises and stitches this year due to unruly fans who have been hurling objects at them or rushing the stage while they’re trying to perform. Today’s culture experts suggest the trend has been exacerbated by several factors, including the rise of social media and the return from the COVID-19 lockdowns. Nowadays, experts muse, it goes beyond just showing love to the artist onstage. Some are so desperate to go viral, they’re willing to cause harm to celebrities.
There was an article in Golf Digest recently, “7 Smart Ways to Play Better Tomorrow.” Just my luck, I didn’t play the next day.
WTF! Unruly passenger incidents on airplanes are on the rise, increasing by 47% globally in 2022 over 2021. Relax, people!
Article I’ll skip: Street preacher responds after arrest for protesting at drag event for families
Being a daredevil, you’re doing it wrong. Remi Lucida, known on social media as “Remi Enigma”, fell from the 68th floor of a Hong Kong skyscraper. Police believe he became trapped outside of the building while practicing an “extreme sport.”
R.I.P. Paul Reubens (70) – American actor, comedian, writer and producer, he created his Pee-wee Herman character in 1981. “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” began in 1986 and accrued 22 Emmy Awards during its 5-year run. Reuben himself was nominated for 14 Emmys winning two.
Trivia #1 answer: What city has hosted the Olympics a record three times? – Beijing, Paris, Barcelona, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Lawrence – London
Trivia #2 answer: Who is Israel Abanikanda? – Israel is a running back for the New York Jets and last night scored the first touchdown of the NFL preseason.
Trivia #3 answer: Who was the first MLB Rookie f the Year? – Jackie Robinson (1947)
Trivia #4 answer: What’s the difference between a mixture and a solution? – In a mixture, substances are generally just mixed and are not completely dissolved. In a solution, substances are dissolved completely and they cannot be filtered out. – So, that Tito’s and soda you’re drinking? It’s a solution! How ironic is that!
My wife found out I was cheating after she found letters I was hiding. She got mad and said she’s never playing Scrabble with me again.
Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)
Happy National Water Balloon Day!
“It takes two to get together
It takes time to make it last
We’ll all end up in some way
Like the drink in last night’s glass
But we’ll take this chance together
Let’s not think about the end
Never mind the strangers
‘Cos I’ll always be your friend
Until the end”
– The Saw Doctors
A little bonus given the aforementioned Purple Rain reference.
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