Briefly.
Instead of a condom, I carry a moist towelette in my wallet. The odds of me finding delicious chicken wings are far greater than my chances of getting laid.
Trivia #1: In 1968, who pitched in a record 907th major league game breaking Cy Young’s record for pitching appearances?
Trivia #2: Who won the 1979 championships in the NHL, NBA, MLB and the NFL (Super Bowl played in 1979)
Trivia #3: What is “CN” on the Periodic Table?
Trivia #4: Which of the following animals CANNOT be owned in the state of New Hampshire: Reindeer, Camel, Bison, Alpacas, Guinea Pig, Yak
On this date: July 24, 1139, Hartbert van Bierum becomes bishop of Utrecht
July 24, 1525, Second attempt to circumnavigate the globe as seven ships departs Corunna headed by García Jofre de Loaísa on orders of King Charles I of Spain for the Spice Islands (only one will make it)
July 24, 1660, Great Fire of 1660 in Constantinople: two-thirds of the city is destroyed, including 280,000 wooden houses, with a death toll of around 40,000
July 24, 1870, First trans-US rail service begins
July 24, 1956, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis stage their final show as a comedy team, at the Copacabana Club in New York City; performance ends in early hours of July 25, exactly ten years after their first gig together in Atlantic City, New Jersey
July 24, 1965, British rock group “The Animals” appear for the first time in the British charts
July 24, 1967, First modern hospice, St. Christopher’s, is founded by Dr. Cicely Saunders in London, beginning modern palliative care and the hospice movement
July 24, 1983, Pine Tar Game: George Brett’s home run is disallowed against the Yankees (overturned)
July 24, 1998, “Saving Private Ryan,” directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, and Matt Damon, is released (Academy Award for Best Director 1999) – One of my favorites… and not just because it makes me cry every time.
It appears that the 99 Restaurant in Haverhill is closed temporarily. I understand there is no truth to the rumor that they closed because they ran out of food due to kids eating for free following a Red Sox win.
But really, how ‘bout dem Red Sox!? I’m personally regressing more than 30 years ago when I/we continually got dragged into the Red Sox vortex only to be kicked in the nuts. I hope I’m wrong this time.
And speaking of the Red Sox, NFL training camps begin over the next few days.
Good news: Eko Health co-founder and CEO Connor Landgraf showcased their AI-powered stethoscope that helps detect early signs of heart disease and arrhythmias in just 15 seconds. He described how their AI-powered stethoscope is revolutionizing cardiac care and improving patient outcomes. This innovative device amplifies heart and lung sounds, analyzes them in real-time and detects early signs of heart disease and arrhythmias in just 15 seconds. The technology offers physicians consistent, reliable insights, enhancing early diagnosis and intervention.
Article I’ll skip: Burger King makes major changes after thousands of customers sounded off. (I cannot recall the last time I either set foot in a Burger King or went through their drive-through. We’re talking decades.)
They said it: “I’ve never wished a man dead but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure.” – Mark Twain
Headline of the week: Heidi Klum goes topless on the beach with nothing but a potato chip bag cover-up
Congratulations to Haverhill’s own Jordan Harris for getting resigned with the Boston Bruins. Best of everything to him.
Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: Spain conceded 2.3 xG across the whole tournament – an average of 0.3 xG per game – the best recorded by a team in a World Cup since 1996.
The owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea is facing up to a year in jail and a fine of roughly $13,510 after the eatery allegedly served ants atop its sorbets. The proprietor of the Seoul restaurant, acknowledged serving ants, which are not among the insect species approved for human consumption under South Korea’s Food Sanitation Act. The law approves 10 other insect species for human consumption — but not ants. Wait… what?
This week’s sign of the apocalypse: A repeat from most summers… last week Little Rock, Arkansas reported the 14th child hot car death in the United States this year. The US averages 37 per year. Come on, people!
The adjective for metal is metallic, but not so for iron, which I find ironic.
Trivia #1 answer: In 1968, who pitched in a record 907th major league game breaking Cy Young’s record for pitching appearances? – Hoyt Wilhelm
Trivia #2 answer: Who won the 1979 championships in the NHL, NBA, MLB and the NFL (Super Bowl played in 1979) – Montreal Canadiens (NHL), Seattle SuperSonics (NBA), Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB), Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)
Trivia #3 answer: What is “CN” on the Periodic Table? – Copernicium: A synthetic chemical element, its known isotopes are extremely radioactive, and have only been created in a laboratory.
Trivia #4 answer: Which of the following animals CANNOT be owned in the state of New Hampshire: Reindeer, Camel, Bison, Alpacas, Guinea Pig, Yak – Reindeer are prohibited
When a fly flies through a fart, do you think they feel the same way we feel when we drive past a BBQ place?
Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.
Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)
Happy National Tequila Day! (What could go wrong?)
BTW, come on down for a beer this afternoon. It’s been a while…
“Come on and dance, come on and dance
Let’s make some romance
You know the night is fallin’
And the music’s callin’
And we’ve got to get down to Swingtown”
The Steve Miller Band (Swingtown)
Bonus, because you can’t have enough music in your life! (The Aniamls)
Ed's Head On Friday 