7/22/26 - Coffee, Beef, and Comic-Con & Hemingway Events!

Wednesday 7/22/26

Hammock Day

Lion's Share Day

National BLT Sandwich Day

National Mango Day

National Penuche Fudge Day - Italian, made with brown sugar, milk, butter, and a dash of vanilla

National Ratcatcher's Day

Pi Approximation Day - Pi can be expressed as the fraction 22/7

Summer Leisure Day

Spoonerism Day - William Archibald Spooner was born on today's date in 1844. 

 he was sometimes absent-minded, but also had a strong intellect. Because of his intellect, his speech often did not keep up with his thought process. That, along with his bad eyesight, contributed to him often saying phrases that were different than the ones he intended. With these slips of the tongue, which became known as "spoonerisms," the initial consonant sounds in some words are reversed. One of his most famous was "It is kisstomary to cuss the bride," which he apparently said while performing a wedding ceremony for a couple.

"Blushing crow" (crushing blow).

"The Lord is a shoving leopard" (Loving shepherd).

"A well-boiled icicle" (well-oiled bicycle).

"I have in my bosom a half-warmed fish" (half-formed wish—it is believed he said this in a speech Queen Victoria).

"A toast to our queer old dean" (our dear old Queen).

"Will nobody pat my hiccup?" (Will nobody pick my hat up?)

"Go and shake a tower" (Go and take a shower).

"Is the bean dizzy?" (while hoping to speak to a college dean).

"Mardon me padom, you are occupewing my pie. May I sew you to another sheet?"

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According to the American Heart Association.

Most adults can safely drink up to five 8-ounce cups of black coffee per day, and regular consumption may improve cardiovascular health.

An analysis of recent studies suggests consuming about 400 milligrams of caffeine daily may lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and heart failure.

Synthetic caffeine products, such as energy drinks, have been linked to higher risk of high blood pressure and irregular heart rhythms. Coffee's benefits also diminish when sugar and high-fat creamers are added.

Cardiovascular benefits have been linked most strongly to paper-filtered or instant coffee. Unfiltered methods, including French press and espresso, retain cafestol, a natural compound that can raise artery-clogging cholesterol. 

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A new survey from Blue Yonder finds that 55% of U.S. consumers are buying less beef—or have stopped entirely—due to rising prices, a livestock parasite outbreak, and global trade disruptions. The screwworm outbreak isn't helping as 78% are worried it will affect prices along with the higher fuel costs.

44% are buying more chicken, pork, and seafood.

28% are buying more canned or shelf-stable proteins.

22% are turning to egg-based proteins.

18% are opting for plant-based proteins.

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The pop culture event of the year officially begins today as more than 130,000 fans descend on downtown San Diego for Comic-Con 2026, running July 22-26. This year's convention feels like a return to form with Marvel Studios back in Hall H, DC bringing "Lanterns," and Star Trek returning to the lineup. Organizers have expanded evening programming to give attendees more chances to experience panels after the convention floor closes.

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The annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest kicks off today in Key West, Florida, running July 22-26.

The competition, held at Sloppy Joe's Bar, draws dozens of white-bearded men channeling the legendary author. It's part of a week of festivities celebrating Hemingway's July 21 birthday, which draws thousands of tourists to the island each year.

Last year's group!

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The latest fashion rule is not new, but newly named! The Sandwich Rule suggests you match the color of your top to your shoes, creating the "bread" of a sandwich, while your bottoms act as the "filling." It's pretty much just basic color coordination.

Why don't they have Garanimals for adults!!!

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The He-Man reboot "Masters of the Universe" is now streaming on Prime Video, arriving just 47 days after its theatrical release. The Travis Knight-directed film stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam, Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, and Jared Leto as Skeletor. The film underperformed at the box office with a $64.6 million domestic final and $113.3 million global take against a $170 million production budget.

I liked it!!!

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Today's Useless Fact of the Day - If you want to mail a letter from the absolute bottom of the ocean, you can visit the underwater post office in Susannah Lagoon in Hideaway Island, Vanuatu. It sits about 10 feet underwater, and divers use specially waterproofed postcards!

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