Today we visit with Zachary Levi (A Night At The Museum, Shazaam & More)
His new movie, THE FIX follows a group of war-torn CIA operators mentored by “Larry” (Liam Neeson) and led by “Tucker” (Zachary Levi) who, after their mission in Afghanistan goes tragically wrong, enter the heart of Tehran to earn redemption by pulling off a daring rescue.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYC0v8xqQdM
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Hot Mulled Cider Day
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a10425/mulled-apple-cider/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Good news for singles: apparently, you can delete the dating apps and nobody dies. Nearly half of single Americans went on zero dates last year, according to a new survey of almost 5,000 singles. And 1 in 4 say that even if their perfect match showed up tomorrow, they’d still say, “Thanks, but I’m good.” More than half say they’re happier now than while in their last relationship, while 55% report less stress and 51% feel more confident. About a third have been single for at least 5 years, and 11% have never had a romantic partner. Still, romance isn’t dead: 62% believe in love at first sight, and 47% say they’ve experienced it.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
“Happy Days” almost had a different name, but Henry Winkler knew he had to stop it. During a recent appearance, he explained that former ABC president Leonard Goldenson would often come to his dressing room to pitch ideas for the hit sitcom, one of which was that he wanted to change the title to “Fonzie’s Happy Days”. Winkler said that in spite of the fact that his character was “really taking off” in popularity, he asked Goldenson “not to do that”, because the show’s “not broken”, and “It’s hard enough to just maintain and keep everybody as the ensemble” and “we can’t do it if we are resentful or angry of each other. And he said ‘Okay’”.
Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer is revealing new info about his late sister, who, at the time of her death in 1997, was the most famous woman in the world. In his new book, Spencer writes that he believes Diana may have suffered from a form of neurodivergence, and rejects claims made by the public about her mental health. In “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister”, out yesterday, the younger brother of Diana opens up about his being diagnosed with ADHD later in life. And in a new interview, Spencer said he believes Diana suffered from the same disorder, along with dyslexia. He also rejected the public’s perception that she was “paranoid,” saying that part of ADHD is being “sensitive to rejection.”
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... Leaves change color in autumn because chlorophyll—the green pigment used for photosynthesis—breaks down, revealing yellow, orange, and red pigments that were already there.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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OF THE DAY
• 42% of adults under 30 say they use their smartphone “almost constantly.”
It’s quickly falling out of fashion, but for those who still live in a place where you have to change your clocks twice yearly, get set for the after-effects. Sleep experts are warning that even though, in theory, you should enjoy an “extra” hour of sleep on the morning of Nov. 1 (October 25 in most of Europe), you could experience a mild form of “social jet lag.” Harvard sleep researcher Dr. Eric Zhou says adjusting the clocks can disrupt our circadian rhythm, leading to sleep deprivation, stress and fatigue, which can result in increased risk for bad health outcomes, like strokes and heart attacks. Neuroscientist Laura Bojarskaite says the fall change is easier than spring because we gain an hour, but our biological clocks can still be thrown off. Experts recommend keeping your normal routine…and resisting the temptation to turn that extra hour of sleep into an extra 3 hours of…whatever.
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
“Get to the chopper!” Predator Dutch 1987
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ A bolt of lightning can reach 54,000° F (30,000°C), 5 times hotter than the surface of the sun.
✓ The television was invented only 2 years after the invention of sliced bread.
✓ Anthropologists know of no human society whose children do not play ‘hide and seek’.
✓ At first, penicillin was called “mold juice.”
✓ If you’re an average adult, you’ll eat 2,000 pounds (907kg) of food this year.
WEIRD NEWS
Amid the recent global headlines of cutting-edge AI models hacking into other company’s servers, an Australian man had a similar experience while using his personal AI assistant. The man, named Andrew, works for a company that sells AI products to businesses. He began experimenting with OpenClaw, a popular AI agent software. Andrew asked the AI agent to book him a good spot in a Pilates class, so the OpenClaw agent hacked into the gym, deleted another person’s reservation, and signed him up. Alarmed, Andrew asked the agent to undo this. Its response: “Bad news. I can’t add them back.”
QUESTION OF THE DAY
4 out of 10 people admitted to incorporating THIS odd activity into their daily routine. What is it?
Answer: Talking to themself in the mirror
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
It’s time to play favorites! The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester NY has announced 12 finalists for its Class of 2026, including Tickle Me Elmo, Bingo, the playground slide, Care Bears, Yahtzee, Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Also in the running are Bop It!, Monster High dolls, Polly Pocket, Mouse Trap and Sorry! Voting closed yesterday, and 3 winners will be announced in November. To make the Hall, toys must be iconic, inspire creativity, influence toy design, or have entertained multiple generations. The winners will join 90 toys already enshrined, including Hot Wheels, Frisbee, G.I. Joe and Mr. Potato Head. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2n4zp576
GOOD NEWS
Mississippi
Wildlife Rescue Runs a “Boot Camp” for Baby Raccoons
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news