Today we visit with best selling author Ben Macintyre about his new book “The Siege: A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World” AVAILABLE NOW: https://amzn.to/3MN64ty
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September 18th
Air Force Birthday
National Cheeseburger Day
National First Love Day
National Report Kickback Fraud Day
National Respect Day
Purple Bra Day
Read An eBook Day
Rice Krispies Treats Day
World Water Monitoring Day
Miso Day
National HIV/AIDS And Aging Awareness Day
Chiropractic Founders Day
Global Company Culture Day
Hug A Greeting Card Writer Day
International Equal Pay Day
National Cartonnage Day
National Day Of Civic Hacking
Chile’s National Day
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Many game shows are back to airing new episodes this month, following summer reruns. And that’s great news, because watching them is good for your brain, according to experts. How? Game shows have several cognitive benefits, because they require you to pay close attention, to quickly process information, and to either problem-solve, or recall information, in order to provide an answer, says Glen R. Finney, director of the Memory and Cognition Program with Geisinger Health in Wilkes-Barre PA. Doing so “engages numerous networks in the brain in an engaging and enjoyable way, which also enhances learning.” This can help boost mental acuity. Other experts agree, and say that watching game show can also help your memory, and the brain’s ability to access stored information quickly. There is also evidence that playing along with game shows can improve social engagement, goes a long way in improving your mental health.
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previously believed. Perdue University researchers analyzed data from
online surveys of cat owners. Of over 8,000 cat owners surveyed, 41%
reported that their cat would sometimes, frequently or always
retrieve thrown toys or objects. Cats are more likely to display
fetching behavior if they are generally more active and playful, and
if they live indoors.
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Adam Sandler is ready to take a swing at “Happy Gilmore 2” for Netflix. The streamer has announced that the sequel to the 1996 comedy is ready to start rolling, posting on X: “Happy Gilmore 2 is officially in production.” It included a photo from the set, showing a likeness of the Boston Bruins hockey jersey that Sandler’s character wore in the first film. Kyle Newacheck (“Murder Mystery”) will direct from a script co-written by Sandler. No plot details yet, but we do know that NFL star Travis Kelce will make a cameo. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdh3j6ew
Did someone say Beetlejuice’s name 3 times? Because the mischievous demon triumphantly returned to unleash his mayhem at the box office. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 horror comedy about a pesky poltergeist, scored a huge $110 million domestically in its opening weekend. That gives it the second-biggest September debut of all time, behind only 2017’s “It” ($123 million). It’s also the year’s third-best opening, behind “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Inside Out 2”. Deadpool & Wolverine slid to second place with $6.4 million, and “Reagan” remained at #3.
The ghost with the most is set to inject a little life into the sluggish box office. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 film about a pesky poltergeist, is eyeing a huge $100-110 million opening weekend. Based on those estimated ticket sales, it could rank alongside 2017’s “It” ($123 million) and 2019’s “It: Chapter 2” ($91 million) as the biggest September debuts of all time. Distributor Warner Bros is projecting a more conservative $80 million to start – and anything more than that would be scary-good, given the film’s $100 million production budget.
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A study found that just over 65% of adults drink alcohol to relax.
These days, a lot of people are relying on Artificial Intelligence for assistance with work projects, science experiments, and yes, even school work. But this is a new application for the tech, at least as far as I know: a Reddit user, who goes by the name “SedRitz”, challenged ChatGPT to “Write the most unattractive Tinder bio you can think of.” The result did not disappoint. Here is the savage response that he…or she…received in response:
”42-year-old couch potato with a passion for complaining. Looking for someone who doesn’t mind my 12 cats and can tolerate my collection of toenail clippings. I don’t believe in deodorant, and I think showering is overrated. My ideal date is watching conspiracy theory videos on YouTube while eating expired canned food. No, I won’t stop talking about my ex, and yes, I live with my mom. Swipe left if you can’t handle the real me.”
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✓ More people speak English as their second language than those who use it as their mother tongue.
✓ Through the process of evaporation, condensation and precipitation, all water on earth is millions of years old.
✓ It has been determined that the closer your index and ring fingers are in length, the more verbally aggressive you are.
✓ The majority of your brain is fat.
✓ Tic Tacs got their name from the sound they make when tossed around in their container.
THE MINT MOBILE QUESTION OF THE DAY: Mintervention.com
Almost 70% of women agree that skipping THIS has a worse impact on their day than skipping breakfast. What is it?
Answer: A shower
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A couple of popular YouTubers have created a giant, FULLY FUNCTIONING iPhone, measuring almost 7 feet tall (over 2m). Arun Maini and Matthew Perks constructed the giant-sized version of an iPhone 15 Max, which set the Guinness World Record for the largest smartphone replica. In order qualify for the record, the phone was required to actually work, so it was made using an 88-inch TV for a screen, and is able to send texts and emails, operate all apps and even take photos. It also has a flashlight and charging port, which fits the largest USB-C cable in the world. LINK: https://youtu.be/o8jFJAtVyr8
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‘TOP CEREALS’ – NOT ‘CEREAL TOPPINGS’:
If you’re in the mood to spark a debate at work today that will result in someone becoming irrationally angry, and will probably also hurt a few people’s feelings, ask your co-workers: “What is the best breakfast cereal of all-time?” According to Pop Culture site “Complex”, Cinnamon Toast Crunch is #1, and here are the rest of the top-10 . . .
2. Honey Nut Cheerios
3. Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries
4. Oreo O’s
5. Froot Loops
6. Apple Jacks
7. Frosted Flakes
8. Lucky Charms
9. Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds
10. Cocoa Puffs
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