8/3/26 - Nuts, Spider-Man is Huge!, and Mini Fridges...Where???

Monday 8/3/26

Celebrate:

Airplane Crop Duster Day

Clean Your Floors Day

National Watermelon Day - According to Guinness World Records, the heaviest watermelon ever grown tipped the scales at a staggering 350.5 pounds—roughly the weight of an adult male grizzly bear!

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Grab Some Nuts Day

The most popular nuts in the world, ranked by total consumption, include:

Peanuts: Technically a legume rather than a true tree nut, the peanut is by far the most widely consumed nut-like snack in the world, largely driven by massive global production in China and India, plus its heavy use in peanut butter worldwide.  

Almonds: The undisputed king of tree nuts, almonds rank first globally. They are a powerhouse in baking, snacking, and dairy alternatives like almond milk, with the U.S. (specifically California) producing a massive share of the global supply. 

Walnuts: Valued for their rich omega-3 content and distinct earthy flavor, walnuts are heavily consumed across North America, Europe, and Asia for both cooking and snacking.

Cashews: Famous for their buttery texture and mild sweetness, cashews are a massive favorite globally—frequently used in snacking, vegan cheese alternatives, and Asian cuisine.

Pistachios: Loved for their distinct flavor and the fun of cracking open the shells, pistachios have steadily climbed in popularity as a premium snack option. 

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“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swung to the top of the box office charts with a whopping $355 million debut — the second-biggest opening weekend in domestic box office history.

Combined with the ongoing draw of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” which pulled in another $51 million this weekend, the two blockbusters delivered a one-two punch that made this the biggest box office weekend ever.

1. Spider-Man: Brand New Day $355.0M the second-biggest opening of all time as well as the second movie in history to cross $300 million in a single weekend. 

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” already scored the largest preview haul with $72 million, as well as the biggest opening day with $168 million.

2. The Odyssey $51.0M

3. Toy Story 5 $6.3M

4. Minions & Monsters $5.8M

5. Moana $5.3M

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Surfing dogs of all shapes and sizes converged on Pacifica, California, for the annual World Dog Surfing Championships. Competitors were judged on wave size, time on the board, and sheer confidence while catching ocean waves alongside their owners as hundreds of cheering spectators gathered along the shore.

See more here.

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A rare historical volume on Greek antiquities was returned to an Australian public library roughly 150 years after its original due date. The book had been bricked inside a home fireplace during the late 19th century and survived decades of water damage before renovations finally unearthed the lost artifact.

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Mini Fridges Have Become Must-Have Luxury ..what room fixtures????

Luxury appliance manufacturers report a tenfold surge in demand for mini fridges installed directly in en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets. It's not for food, but for temperature-sensitive skincare routines, gut-health shots, and cold-stored weight-loss medications; home designers are increasingly building dedicated "beverage and wellness centers" into master suites.

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Today's Useless Fact of the Day - The First Theme Park (1946): The world’s very first themed amusement park, Santa Claus Land, officially opened its doors in Santa Claus, Indiana, giving kids a year-round taste of Christmas long before major corporate theme parks populated the map.

Today, it receives thousands of letters addressed to Santa Claus every single year, all of which are answered by a dedicated group of local volunteers known as "Santa's Elves."