4/2/25 - April Fools Pranks, Worrying, and Men Say What?

Wednesday 4/2/25

Celebrate:

Global Day of the Engineer

International Children's Book Day

International Fact-Checking Day

National Day of Hope

National Ferret Day

National Love Your Produce Manager Day

National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

Reconciliation Day

Whole Grain Sampling Day

World Autism Awareness Day

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Some April Fools Day pranks I ran across.

-Syracuse DOT posted a pic of people using a pothole as a hot tub.

-There was a GoFundMe for "Restore the Rings of Saturn - They have been missing since March 23rd.

-Disney buys Star Trek. Possible crossover series with Star Wars.

-Breaking News! IC will install a ski lift at Ithaca College this summer from Campus Center to Towers. It will be operational and available to students and faculty this fall.

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Coming soon to Erie: a new, state-of-the-art underwater hotel! 

This luxury underwater hotel will give guests a fishbowl-like experience, allowing them to truly immerse themselves in a Lake Escape. The new hotel will be accessible via the Presque Isle Underwater Taxi. 

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Here’s some news that will make waves with students! Binghamton University is opening a new waterslide and pool area on campus.

Baxter’s Bay, to be located on the rooftop of the University Union, will feature two luxurious pools and a series of state-of-the-art waterslides. The sprawling new area is intended to provide students with a place to relax between classes.

“The idea has been floating around for some time,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Brian T. Rose. “Baxter’s Bay is the next evolution in providing cutting-edge amenities to Binghamton University students. This exciting addition provides a fun new way to unwind and de-stress.”

“Upstate New York is the perfect place to have a year-round outdoor waterpark, don’t you think?”

Construction on Baxter’s Bay has been fast-tracked and will be complete in about a week.

McDonald's is introducing the latest addition to its menu that's set to tantalize your taste buds like never before – the McPierogi! 

Imagine the comfort of traditional Polish pierogi, filled with the heartiest blend of cheeses and perfectly seasoned, nestled alongside the refreshing crunch of pickles. This unique fusion of flavors brings a delightful twist to your favorite McDonald's experience, creating a mouthwatering meal that's both familiar and excitingly new. 

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April things to look forward to

March Madness continues with the Final Four this weekend.  Then the Women's National Championship game is Sunday, and the Men's final is Monday.

Also, the MLB season is in full swing . . . The Masters starts April 10th . . . the NBA and NHL playoffs both start the 19th . . . and the NFL Draft is April 24th.

In theaters:  The Mickey Mouse thriller "Screamboat" opens tomorrow . . . "A Minecraft Movie" opens Friday . . . Michael B. Jordan stars in "Sinners" April 18th . . . and "The Accountant 2" with Ben Affleck opens April 25th.

On TV:  "The Handmaid's Tale" returns for its final season next Tuesday . . . six new episodes of "Black Mirror" hit Netflix next Thursday . . . "The Last of Us" returns the 13th . . . the Star Wars spin-off "Andor" is back the 22nd . . . and the last season of "You" hits Netflix, with all 10 episodes landing April 24th.

And Easter is on 4/20..so buy extra candy. (can't wait till the stupid start complaining about it being on a day that we associate with weed)

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According to a new survey, the average American spends 138 minutes WORRYING every day.  That's a long time . . . two hours and 18 minutes

10% of young adults schedule dedicated "worry time" in their daily routines.  Only about 3% of those 45 and older intentionally make time for it.

Why do they do that?  Maybe they think worrying will be productive, or that dedicated times will help REDUCE it.  62% of Gen Z'ers and Millennials say they're constantly feeling anxious . . . compared to 38% of older folks.

Many people find themselves worrying when they're trying to fall asleep.

A ranking of the top things people worry about includes:  Finances, followed by stuff like:  Family . . . things you need to do . . . health . . . work . . . politics . . . and "getting enough sleep."

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A new study found men literally can't hear as well as women, and there's nothing you can do about it.  It probably just comes down to anatomy.

Scientists tested people's hearing in different countries around the world and found it's true everywhere.  The average woman has a two-decibel advantage, and up to six decibels with some frequencies.

That's not a lot, but it's significant enough to make a difference.  They think it might just come down to hormones, or how our ears develop in the womb.

They think it's possible women's brains are better at processing sound too.  So when it comes to hearing, men might have worse ears AND inferior brains.

The study also found that regardless of gender, we all tend to hear out of our right ear a little better than our left.  They're not sure why. 

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The "Coyote vs. Acme" movie is coming out after all.

Warner Brothers spent $70 million making the movie . . . in which Wile E. Coyote finally sues the Acme company over the many faulty products that hindered his attempts to capture the Road Runner.

But then they SHELVED it as part of a write-off.

But they had a change of heart and sold it to a company called Ketchup Entertainment, which is going to put it in theaters.  There's no word when.

The movie is a mix of animation and live action, and it also stars Will Forte and John Cena.

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A woman in Massachusetts recently ordered DoorDash, and the delivery guy was her high school science teacher.  He retired in 2013 after 38 years of teaching, but he's been DoorDashing to help with his son's tuition.

He made a big impact on her as a kid, and she went on to become a physician assistant.  So she returned the favor and surprised him with a big payday.  She set up a GoFundMe that raised over $40,000. 

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Happy birthday to Josie Church and Anne Wallace-Hadrill.  They've been next-door neighbors in Oxford, England since 1986 and happen to share a birthday. They both turn 101 years old today.

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Today's Useless Fact of the Day - One pound of dimes and one pound of quarters are worth the same amount.  Two hundred dimes weigh one pound and are worth $20 . . . 80 quarters weigh one pound and are worth $20.

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