Friday 6/28/24
Celebrate:
Drive Your Corvette to Work Day
Insurance Awareness Day
International Body Piercing Day
INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY
National Ceviche Day
National Cream Tea Day
National Food Truck Day
National Tapioca Day
Paul Bunyan Day
Tau Day - In 2001, Bob Palais published π Is Wrong, where he said pi (π) should not be used for the circle constant—the geometry of a circle expressed in a single number. Instead, he called for tau (τ), which is equal to 2π, or roughly 6.28318, to be used instead.
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New in the Theaters
A Quiet Place: Day One - The prequel to the popular movies starring Alex Wolff, Lupita Nyong'o, Djimon Hounsou, and Joseph Quinn.
Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 - Chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American west. Starring Sienna Miller, Kevin Costner, Sam Worthington, Michael Rooker, Will Patton, Luke Wilson, Abbey Lee, Jamie Campbell Bower, Danny Huston, and Owen Crow Shoe.
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According to the website "Holler", here are the best country songs about cheating:
1. "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood. This is the undisputed best song to listen to if you've been cheated on. But maybe think twice before you "carve your name into their leather seats."
2. "Your Cheating Heart" by Hank Williams Jr. What a classic.
3. "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under" by Shania Twain.
Also at #6. "Jolene" by Dolly Parton, and now Beyoncé, too. Beyoncé's version is a bit more confrontational.
7. "Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town" by Kenny Rogers.
Here is their full list.
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Here's another Reddit Thread of note, Sometimes there's too much emphasis on being THE BEST . . . or at least NOT THE WORST. But you really just need to be in the 80th percentile.
People are talking about the things they're better at than 80% of people . . . and the best responses have been:
1. "Picking the slowest line at the store."
2. "Chess." The person said, "I'm not that good, but 80%? That's a low bar."
3. "Looking you directly in the face while you're talking . . . and not hearing a single thing."
4. "Having a very good internal clock. I don't need an alarm clock to wake up."
5. "Handwriting."
6. "Minding my own business."
7. "Finding misplaced commas in a sentence."
8. "Parallel parking."
9. "Blowing tiny spit bubbles off the tip of my tongue."
10. "Untangling things." The person said, "Corded headphones . . . Christmas lights . . . tiny chained necklaces . . . you name it."
11. "Throwing a frisbee."
12. Bitching "[Complaining]."
13. And someone said, "I have an odd talent for judging volume. I can look at a pot of leftover soup and know exactly which container to grab to put it in the fridge with minimal headspace." (They are a witch!!!!)
See the thread here
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The debate was last night and because there aren't better things to do - A legitimate polling company asked voters if Biden or Trump would be better at 20 random things . . . some of them VERY random.
They polled Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, so people across the political spectrum.
1. Who would win at arm wrestling? Trump crushed with 52% of the vote. Biden only got 14%. Everyone else said not sure, or they'd tie.
2. Who would be more likely to help a stranger? Biden
3. Who would be a better houseguest? Biden
4. Who would win at poker? Trump
5. Who would give better financial advice? Trump
6. Relationship advice? Biden
7. Parenting advice? Biden
8. Who do you think spends more time getting ready in the morning? Trump (that hair)
9. Who would be more likely to remember your birthday? Trump
10. Who would be better at keeping a secret? Biden
11. Who would survive longer on a deserted island? Trump
12. Who would be more likely to return a lost wallet? Biden
13. Who would win at pub trivia? Trump
14. Who would do better celebrity impressions? Trump
15. Who would be a more trustworthy babysitter? Biden
16. Better fashion sense? Close, but Trump got more votes.
17. Who would win in a dance-off? Trump
18. Who would win in a bake-off? Biden
19. Who would handle really spicy food better? Trump
20. Who'd be a more reliable designated driver? It's the only one they tied on. Makes sense, since neither of them drink.
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Tripadvisor released its list of the best tourist attractions in the world in 2024 based on reviews.
And #1 this year is a famous U.S. landmark. According to the reviews, the best tourist attraction in the world is The Empire State Building. If you can deal with the lines, the views are pretty good.
Two other spots in the U.S. made the Top 25: Iolani Palace in Honolulu is 17th (the royal family lived there till 1893 it's now a museum), and Central Park is 18th.
2. The Eiffel Tower in Paris
3. The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam
4. The Sagrada Família, a church in Spain
5. The Crystal Caves in the Cayman Islands
See the full list here.
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CHEERS TO ANOTHER!!! THIS SUMMER!!!
Dive back into the beloved world of Cheers with "Cheers To Another," exclusively on Peacock this July 2024! Join Ted Danson's Sam Malone and Woody Harrelson's Woody Boyd as they reunite to sling drinks and laughs at the iconic Boston bar, with familiar faces George Wendt, John Ratzenberger, and Rhea Perlman bringing the original gang back together. Get ready for a nostalgic mix of surprises, hearty laughter, and the warm camaraderie that made Cheers a home away from home, all streaming this summer!
(Did they see the Frasier reboot????)
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Al Michaels is coming back for NBC's Olympic coverage. But not the REAL Al Michaels.
An A.I.-generated version of Al will give Olympic updates for Peacock subscribers, and they'll be customized to focus on the sports YOU care about, plus things like viral moments, athlete backstories, or other categories.
Oh, and Fake Al will even address you by NAME.
The REAL Al Michaels had to sign off on this, and he's totally cool with it. Quote, "When I was approached about this, I was skeptical but obviously curious. Then I saw a demonstration detailing what they had in mind. I said, 'I'm in.'"
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There are times when you are 5 to 10 minutes late due to something causing you a delay. But it's usually once in awhile.
According to a survey, almost half of Gen Z'ers between ages 16 and 26 believe that being between "five and 10 minutes late" is essentially the same as being "on time."
The importance of punctuality increases as you get older . . . because you become sick of people thinking their time is more important than yours.
40% of Millennials said they're forgiving of colleagues running 10 minutes late . . . but just 26% of Gen X'ers are okay with it. And a whopping 70% of Boomers say they have "zero tolerance" for any lateness.
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Today's Useless Fact of the Day - The "root" in root beer is referring to the root of the sassafras tree . . . which isn't even used in the modern version of root beer, since it was banned by the FDA for having potentially dangerous chemical compounds.
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