Thursday 7/28/22
Celebrate:
Buffalo Soldiers Day
Earth Overshoot Day
National Chili Dog Day
National Hamburger Day
National Intern Day
National Milk Chocolate Day
National Refreshment Day
National Waterpark Day
World Hepatitis Day
World Nature Conservation Day
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Tony Dow, known for his role as Wally Cleaver on "Leave It To Beaver," has died ... a day after a premature death announcement was made from the actor's management team.
A new statement made on Tony's Facebook page Wednesday from his management reads, "We have received confirmation from Christopher, Tony’s son, that Tony passed away earlier this morning, with his loving family at his side to see him through this journey."
Born in Hollywood, California -- Tony found massive fame as Wally Cleaver on "Leave It To Beaver" which ran from 1957 to 1963. He was also on "Never Too Young" and "My Three Sons" before taking a break to serve in The National Guard from 1965 to 1968. He later reprised his role as Wally from 1983 to 1989 on "The New Leave It To Beaver."
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Americans consume 7 BILLION hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day every year. And a chunk of that went down over the past few days. So what was the most interesting hot dog request at YOUR cookout?
Google Trends put out some data on hot dog-related searches . . . for the most "uniquely" popular hot dog styles in each state. A "chili dog" was #1 in 12 states, including Pennsylvania, Colorado, and almost all of the Southeast.
A lot of states chose regionally themed dogs, like: Chicago Hot Dog in Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio . . . but NOT Illinois. Korean Hot Dogs were #1 in Utah, Oregon, Nevada, and Minnesota . . . Mexican Dogs in Wyoming . . . Colombian Dogs in Florida . . . Sonoran Hot Dogs in Arizona . . . and Italian Dogs in New Jersey.
Some went REALLY local. Michigan searches "Michigan Hot Dogs," and Kansas wants "Kansas City Hot Dogs." And California likes Street Hot Dogs.
There are even stranger results. Illinois and Missouri like "Carrot Hot Dogs" . . . Connecticut searches for "Hot Dog Jello" . . . Hawaii likes Waffle Hot Dogs . . . and people in South Dakota are looking for recipes for Hot Dog Bean Soup. On the flipside, Maine went really boring, searching for "Grilled Hot Dog."
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You've probably heard watermelon is a good food to keep you hydrated in hot weather, and it's true. We get about 20% of the water we need from food, and every bite of watermelon you take is 92% water.
But did you know some foods are even higher than that?
Here are a few other types of produce that can help keep you hydrated . . .
1. Cucumbers. They're 96% water. Watermelon might still be better though, because you eat a lot of it.
2. Iceberg lettuce, also 96%. There aren't many vitamins in it, but lots of water.
3. Celery, 95% water.
4. Radishes, 95%.
5. Romaine lettuce, 95%.
6. Tomatoes, 94%.
7. Zucchini, 94%.
Like watermelon, a lot of other fruits and veggies are 92% water: The list includes strawberries, asparagus, bell peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, mushrooms, and spinach.
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According to a new study, exercising only on weekends can boost your health just as much as working out every day.
Experts recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of "vigorous" exercise for 18- to 64-year-olds every week. That is the benchmark to be an "active" adult.
Active adults are less likely to die from things like cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and other diseases compared to couch potatoes.
You could hit those targets with a brisk 30-minute walk five days a week . . . OR a more intense hour-and-15-minute jog once a week. There wasn't a big difference in the death rates for active adults whether they did their exercising throughout the week . . . or crammed it all into the weekend.
Obviously, these are only the goals for maintaining an active lifestyle. If you're looking to lose weight or build muscle, you'll need to do more than that.
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According to a study in "Sports Medicine", the seat of a bicycle could "ruin male reproductive organs . . . leading to possible erectile dysfunction and nerve damage."
Scientists say male bicyclists should consider standing on the pedals every 10 minutes to avoid problems . . . or investing in "no nose" bicycle seats, which don't have the narrow portion that can put pressure on a man's junk.
One study found that 91% of male cyclists experience "saddle soreness" . . . or a loss of feeling around their private parts after riding. However, the science on long-term damage is mixed.
Of course . . . because EVERYTHING has a downside these days . . . experts are also warning that no-nose seats can make you feel less stable on a bike, so they do require some practice to get used to.
Now..can we discuss the bar....WHY????
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General Mills just released a whole line of official candles that smell like your favorite sugary breakfast cereals.
There are five candles we know of so far: Lucky Charms . . . Cocoa Puffs . . . Honey Nut Cheerios . . . Trix . . . and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
They claim they're the "perfect at-home accessory for ANY cereal lover." But you kind of need to be a die-hard fan if you want your whole home to smell like Trix.
They're selling all five of them at Target stores in various sizes.
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/lucky-charms-cinnamon-toast-crunch-candles-general-mills-target
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Rihanna is the youngest billionaire on the "Forbes" list of the richest self-made women in America. She's 34 and valued at $1.4 billion. Other celebrities who made the list include #10 Oprah Winfrey, #16 Kim Kardashian ($1.8 billion), #41 Kylie Jenner ($600 million), #47 Madonna ($575 million), and #61 Beyonce ($450 million)
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Today's Useless Fact of the Day - The stickers on fruits and vegetables are edible, though washing prior to eating is recommended. The glue used for them is regulated by the FDA.
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