Briefly. (Today? Not so much)
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Trivia #1: Who was Barry Wilburn?
Trivia #2: The most recent MLB knuckleball pitcher to win the CY Young award was the New York Mets’ R. A. Dickey (2012). What does the “R. A.” stand for?
Trivia #3: You may know that Kenneth Walker III became the 8th running back to win Super Bowl MVP honors joining Larry Csonka, Franco Harris, John Riggins, Marcus Allen, Ottis Anderson, Emmitt Smith and Terrell Davis. Of the 8, which running back had the most receptions in the Super Bowl in which he won MVP, and how many receptions did he have?
Trivia #4: In November 2026, the NASA space probe Voyager 1 is expected to reach a distance of one light day away from Earth. How many years will it have taken to get that far? – 2, 26, 39, 48, 75, 101, 2026
Ask her is she’s gained weight. That way, she’ll know you are paying attention to her. Follow me for more relationship advice.
On this date: February 13, 528, Roman Emperor Justinian appoints a commission to compile a single code of imperial constitutions (Justinian Code published 529)
February 13, 1633, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei arrives in Rome for trial before the Inquisition for professing the belief that Earth revolves around the Sun
February 13, 1693, College of William & Mary opens in Williamsburg, Virginia
February 13, 1866, Jesse James robs his first bank, stealing $15,000 from the Clay County Savings Association in Liberty, Missouri
February 13, 1912, Olympic boxing gold medalist Johnny Douglas takes 5/46 as England cricket team regains Ashes with an innings and 225 run 4th Test win over Australia in Melbourne – Wait… what?
February 13, 1970, Man-eating tiger is reported to have killed 48, 80 km from New Delhi
February 13, 1971, US Vice President Spiro Agnew hits 2 tee shots into crowd while golfing, injuring 2 – Which is why there is no gallery when I tee off!
February 13, 1984, 6-year-old Texan Stormie Jones gets 1st heart and liver transplant – She lived nearly 7 years.
February 13, 2000, The last original “Peanuts” comic strip appears in newspapers one day after Charles M. Schulz dies
Useless information supposed to fire my imagination; See trivia question #4, above.
Go away: Any and all athletes who use the Olympics as a political platform, in any way.
Speaking of the Olympics, I thought the Opening Ceremonies were pretty cool. Incredible costumes, choreography, etc.
Speaking of the Olympics, the Skeleton competition. I don’t care whether there is life on others planets but, if there is, they ain’t doing shit like this.
U.S.A., U.S.A., U.S.A!
The biggest scam in life! Paying taxes on money you’ve earned, then paying taxes on money you spend and then paying taxes on things you own that you already paid taxes on with previously taxed money.
Good news: Aloe vera, a rubbery green plant, may be best known for its skin-soothing qualities, but a study published in Current Pharmaceutical Analysis suggests that key chemicals within the plant could interact with enzymes involved in Alzheimer’s disease, hinting at a new approach to disrupting cognitive breakdown.
Don’t be that guy. Don’t go into a steak house, order your steak well-done… and then ask for ketchup.
Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: Anything to do with NFL mock drafts, especially in February!
Article I’ll skip: Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s wife reveals why she banned pop star from husband’s NASCAR bus
They said it: “This is one of the only places all year where if it’s raining, you’re still pretty happy to be here.” – PGA’s Chris Gotterup referring to Pebble Beach. Tune in to the PGA this weekend to see one of the most beautiful golf courses on the planet.
From last week: Patriots – 26, Seahawks – 24 (Yes, I have 6,4 in a pool) – Nice call, Ed. Did I tell you I also had 9,3?!
Speaking of the Super Bowl: I’m over it. There, I said it.
Lesser-known Knights of the Round Table. The knight who kept the maps up-to-date – Sir Veyer
This week’s sign of the apocalypse: One study from Cornell University found that more than a quarter of Americans — roughly 67 million people — report being estranged from a family member. That’s really too bad.
This week’s sign of the apocalypse, part deux: Former “One Direction” star Zayn Malik revealed the tooth fairy gave his daughter nearly $700 for losing her first tooth, defending his decision to splurge on a childhood milestone. Malik, 33, opened up about being able to provide financial stability for his daughter after finding success in the music industry.
Trivia #1 answer: Who was Barry Wilburn? – a Super Bowl champion defensive back who played eight years in the NFL. The Washington Redskins announced Wilburn’s death, he as 62. He was a part of the team’s 1987 Super Bowl-winning team. Wilburn was a victim of a house fire in Tennessee. Tragic!
Trivia #2 answer: The most recent MLB knuckleball pitcher to win the CY Young award was the New York Mets’ R. A. Dickey (2012). What does the “R. A.” stand for? – R. A. stands for Robert Allen
Trivia #3 answer: You may know that Kenneth Walker III became the 8th running back to win Super Bowl MVP honors joining Larry Csonka, Franco Harris, John Riggins, Marcus Allen, Ottis Anderson, Emmitt Smith and Terrell Davis. Of the 8, which running back had the most receptions in the Super Bowl in which he won MVP, and how many receptions did he have? – Emmitt Smith had 4 receptions for 26 yards.
Trivia #4 answer: In November 2026, the NASA space probe Voyager 1 is expected to reach a distance of one light day away from Earth. How many years will it have taken to get that far? – 2, 26, 39, 48, 75, 101, 2026 – It will have taken 48 years.
If you’ve never had a bad time in your life, just keep living…
Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.
Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)
Happy National No One Eats Alone Day!
Speaking of happy days, come on downtown this afternoon. I can serve you in my attempt to make you even happier.
3 Doors Down lead singer and songwriter, Brad Arnold, has died after a battle with cancer at the age of 47. Too young. Here’s to him.
“I watched the world float to the dark side of the moon
After all I knew, it had to be something to do with you
I really don’t mind what happens now and then
As long as you’ll be my friend at the end”
3 Doors Down (Kryptonite)
Ed's Head On Friday 