Briefly.
OK, hear me out: An old-fashioned candy necklace, but with Tums and Ibuprofen
Trivia #1: Who is the youngest player to hit a homerun in the World Series?
Trivia #2: Who are the only two players to homer in their first two World Series at-bats? (Hint: One of them is the answer to question #1)
Go away: Hamas
On this day: October 20, 1940, cheese was rationed in the Netherlands
October 20, 1968, American Dick Fosbury using his unconventional technique wins the men’s high jump gold medal at 2.24m at the Mexico City Olympics; the “Fosbury Flop” becomes accepted most efficient technique.
October 20, 1977, a plane chartered by rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd runs out of fuel and crashes in a wooded area near Gillsburg, Mississippi. Six people are killed, including band members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gains, and Cassie Gaines, and road manager Dean Kilpatrick
So, the annular eclipse came and went. We always hear the warnings not to look directly at the sun during an eclipse but really, have you ever heard of someone getting permanent eye damage from it?
The Boston Bruins are still undefeated
Speaking of the Bruins, I’m actually excited about the Celtics this season. I may even watch some games, if I can stomach all the 3-point shots.
Execution, you’re doing it wrong: The November execution of a man on Idaho’s death row was delayed on Wednesday because the state’s parole board has granted a hearing to consider changing his sentence to life in prison. An Idaho judge last week issued a death warrant for Thomas Creech, the state’s longest-serving death row inmate. Creech was convicted of killing two people in Valley County in 1974 and sentenced to death. After an appeal, however, that sentence was reduced to life in prison. Less than 10 years later, he was convicted of beating another man in custody, David Jensen, to death with a sock full of batteries. Creech was sentenced to death for that crime in 1983.
WTF: Why does it seem so simple to me. If a quarterback is outside the pocket and about to take a sack, JUST THROW IT AWAY!
This week’s sign of the apocalypse: The Pentagon announced that there have been more than 270 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, reported to the U.S. government in the past eight months. (Come on, people!)
Been down one time, been down two times, I’m never going back again.
Flag football was announced as an Olympic sport beginning in 2028. What next, pickleball?
Really??? Don’t miss the Season Ticket ‘Select a Seat’ event at Fenway Park on Sunday. This event will give fans the opportunity to take a first-hand look at available Season Ticket locations for the 2024 season! In addition, attendees will be able to walk through the visitor’s clubhouse, tunnel, and the third base dugout to get a photo with the 2004 and 2018 World Series trophies! The Red Sox state that the event is free; “however, we anticipate time slots filling up quickly.” – Ya, for the tour and pictures maybe!
It’s spooky movie season.
Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: The Pentagon announced that there have been more than 270 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, reported to the U.S. government in the past eight months. (See what I did there?)
In his last three playoff series, Mookie Betts has batted .174 (2021 NLCS), .143 (2022 NLDS) and .000 (2023 NLDS).
Article I’ll skip: ‘Yellowstone’ chef shares Kevin Costner’s favorite meals, claims he’s a ‘picky eater’
Good news: A hospital in Nebraska that matches teenage suicide survivors with a “caring contact” says the program has seen positive results in preventing young patients from taking their own lives. The first-of-its-kind program provides follow-up care in the form of handwritten, personalized notes from the hospital’s social work staff after the teens are discharged.
Trivia #1 answer: Who is the youngest player to hit a homerun in the World Series? – Andruw Jones, 19 years, 180 days.
Trivia #2: Who are the only two players to homer in their first two World Series at-bats? (Hint: One of them is the answer to question #1) – Andruw Jones (Braves in 1996) and Gene Tenace (Oakland in 1972)
I hate when people ask me what sign I am. I am obviously a sign from God. Stop with the stupid shit already.
Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)
Happy National Chicken and Waffles Day!
“Well I got that green light baby
I got to keep movin’ on
Well I got that green light baby
I got to keep movin’ on
Well I might go out to California
Might go down to Georgia
I don’t know”
– Lynyrd Skynyrd
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