Today we visit with Nick Petrie - The Dark Time - A Peter Ash Novel
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Beer
Pong Day
beer of choice (cheaper the better)
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Are you particular about the water you drink…or does it all taste the same to you? According to a survey, two-thirds of adults are picky about the water they drink. Many so-called “water snobs” claim they can tell what kind of water they’re having without being told: 57% said they can identify it outright, while 39% can tell tap from bottled on the first sip. Some rely on sight (9%) or smell (13%). And water preferences run strong: 43% said they avoid tap water in certain places, and 35% bring their own when they leave home. Bottled water is heavily favored over tap (70% vs. 13%), with spring water edging out filtered. Still, despite reading labels, many people weren’t sure where their water actually comes from.
Here are some more findings of the survey, taken in the US…
• 28% say they can distinguish between different bottled water brands
• 37% would rather stay thirsty than drink their least favorite water
• 64% keep a mental ranking of best and worst brands
• 42% say natural sourcing is the top reason for their favorite
• 20% mistakenly think all bottled water is heavily treated
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Jim Parsons says he wouldn’t return for a “The Big Bang Theory” reboot and “can’t say” he misses his character ‘Sheldon’. He did reprise the role for the “Young Sheldon” spinoff, saying in 2024 that it was “very weird” but “also very beautiful.” BBT ended after Parsons decided season 12 would be his last, a decision his cast members have said they felt blindsided by. For Parsons, who won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards for the role, Sheldon remains a defining part of his legacy, which the actor acknowledges even now.
Warner Bros. has unveiled the first teaser trailer for "Practical Magic 2", the sequel to the 1998 romantic fantasy film based on Alice Hoffman’s novel, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Nearly 20 years later, Bullock and Kidman reprise their roles as whimsical wiccans desperate to free themselves from a centuries-old family hex that has resulted in the deaths of all the men they’ve ever fallen in love with. In the sequel, 3 generations of Owens witches are forced to confront their family’s dark secrets in hopes of breaking the curse once and for all. Practical Magic 2 arrives in theaters Sept. 18. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4tj3te6n
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The word “robot” comes from a Czech word meaning forced labor. It first appeared in a 1920 play. The term later became associated with machines.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Instagram now has more than 3 billion monthly active users.
Instagram is testing a new premium subscription called “Instagram Plus,” adding features for users willing to pay a monthly fee. The trial includes options like extending the lifespan of Stories, pinning them to the top of followers’ feeds, being able to see who rewatched them, browsing others’ Stories anonymously, and creating audience lists for “targeted sharing”. Meta did not say where it’s testing Instagram Plus, but users say it appears to cost roughly US$2.25 per month in Mexico. The move reflects a trend across tech platforms toward subscription-based “tiered” models, where free versions often come with fewer features or more ads. Experts say this shift, also seen on X, Snapchat+, and LinkedIn, can create frustration and “subscription fatigue” as everyday digital tools become increasingly paywalled…and consumers finds themselves with more and more payments each month.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“I want my two dollars!” — Better Off Dead — Paperboy (Demian Slade) — 1985
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Roughly 33% of cats are not affected by catnip.
✓ It takes a drop of water 90 days to travel the entire 2,340 miles (3766km) of the Mississippi River.
✓ Racehorses can wear out new horseshoes in one race.
✓ According to hotel industry data, men generally leave their hotel rooms cleaner than women do.
✓ The average yawn lasts 6 seconds.
WEIRD NEWS
After more than 60 years, Nutella has launched its first-ever new flavor: Nutella Peanut. The new spread blends its signature hazelnut-cocoa base with roasted peanut flavor, creating a nostalgic twist on a classic combo. Parent company Ferrero teased the idea in 2025, sparking months of online buzz. The new flavor follows a viral moment when Nutella appeared in zero gravity during the Artemis II moon mission. Now available un the US, the product comes in the brand’s familiar jar with a peanut-colored label, and early fan reactions have been overwhelmingly enthusiastic.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
THIS is the most-often lost household item. What is it?
Answer: Socks
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
Funniest Tweets of the week from women
@_chase_____
the
orchestra could overpower the conductor if they really wanted to.
it’s fear that holds them back
@ceraliza
My
boyfriend washed dishes and I haven’t said anything about it. He’s
said “wow this kitchen looks spotless” twice since 8am
@dianalokada
if
you need a boyfriend just go to the project hail mary screening and
act confused
@miiagarro
i
wish there was a more intense way to express my emotions than crying.
i want to burst into flames
@beefyfridgers
I’ve
just seen a woman who works at a pizza shop start a TikTok by saying
“As a woman in pizza”
@juumelo_
(flirting)
so what’s your favorite war
GOOD NEWS
Atlanta's
'Library Dads' Are Helping Kids Fall In Love With Reading
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
