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Referred to as winged rats, pigeons aren’t often at the top of many favorite bird lists. They should be. 


When would you guess the last Civil War pension check went out?  You’re probably wrong. 


What we wear has an impact on how people perceive us. How big an impact?

Sources:
https://magazine.columbia.edu/article/review-pigeons
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/06/04/she-was-last-american-collect-civil-war-pension-7313-month-she-just-died/
https://www.businessinsider.com/dressing-for-success-actually-works-2016-2

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This week we revisit one of our favorites (including a Labor Day segment!) from last year, but we'll be back next week with an all-new ep!
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We all love a feel-good sports movie. The underdog learning to win, the budding romance, the dad who works too much….  When The Mighty Ducks became a hit in the 90s, Disney loved the movie so much that they made a real team.


If you’re listening to this on release day, it’s Labor Day and you’ll have to put away your white clothes until next Spring. Why?


When you pause a DVD you see a floating logo bounce around the screen continually. This week we reveal - does it ever eventually hit the corner?

Sources:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/astrazeneca-s-vaccine-mishaps-the-mighty-ducks-nhl-history-ryan-mcmahon-the-barbizon-hotel-and-more-1.5964106/why-disney-turned-the-mighty-ducks-movie-into-an-actual-nhl-team-1.5964113
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2022/08/12/white-after-labor-day-explained/10269739002/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/did-the-bouncing-dvd-logo-ever-hit-the-corner-of-the-screen

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The claymation TV special Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer is a beloved Christmas classic, but it’s one of the few times Rudolph appears in a film. There’s a reason.


Most of us try to avoid eating bugs. Several high-end restaurants now serve them on purpose.


You know we love to talk Beanie Babies. This week we discuss a specific beanie bear designed for more than just being a collectible.

Sources:
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a46120585/why-rudolph-isnt-in-christmas-movies/
https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/08/16/restaurants-bugs-edible-insects
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/princess-diana-beanie-baby

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Some masterminds have gone to incredible lengths to steal amazing targets, from chicken wings to beanie babies.  

Should we separate lights and darks when washing clothes?

Fantasy Football is staggeringly popular. Its rise didn’t happen overnight, and its growth might not be from a source you’d expect.

Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/12/chicago-woman-stolen-chicken-wings-sentencing
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/649391/unusual-heists
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/should-you-separate-laundry
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/fantasy/2023/12/15/fantasy-football-sports-economy/71870731007/

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You may have noticed an athlete during the recent Olympic Games who didn’t represent a country. They still won a medal. 


We all look for ways to cope with stress.  Some exercise. Some eat sweets. Others go in unusual directions. 


Why are more people pushing back against the latest smartphones?

Sources:
https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/what-know-about-refugee-olympic-team
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/02/world/asia/china-birds-social-media.html#:~:text=Some%20young%20people%20in%20China%20are%20pretending%20to%20be%20birds,face%20of%20slowing%20economic%20growth
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7236222

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That cash in your wallet, purse, or sock drawer – many other people have owned it, too. What’s the actual lifespan of a dollar bill?


The COVID-19 pandemic changed our world in many ways. One change that’s remained is the way we work. Many employees now spend their professional lives completely online, but are virtual employees actually working eight hours per day?


Many iterations have come and gone, but the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers of the 90s became nostalgic legend for that generation. This week we remember a kid’s show that captivated the nation.

Sources:
https://fox59.com/news/national-world/your-cash-has-an-estimated-lifespan-will-you-need-to-replace-it/
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/06/26/opinions/bossware-wells-fargo-mouse-jiggler-yang
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/68016/23-mighty-facts-about-mighty-morphin-power-rangers#_qowfso7v1

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You’ve probably noticed novelty popcorn buckets tied-in with select blockbuster movies. If you miss them in the theater, you can always take a loan to buy one online after the fact.  


Screen time and the potentially harmful side effects are a real concern, even at zoos. 


Okay, so he’s not sued EVERYone, but Jonathan Riches has filed more lawsuits than anyone.

Sources:
https://www.thewrap.com/popcorn-collectible-buckets-movie-theaters-amc/
https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/07/24/gorillas-zoo-screen-time-concerns
https://www.cp24.com/news/toronto-zoo-gorilla-now-engaging-in-normal-activities-after-cutting-down-screen-time-1.6540631
https://newrepublic.com/article/113739/jonathan-lee-riches-jailhouse-lawyer-turned-internet-celebrity

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Hidden in plain sight in Disney Theme Parks is an exclusive (and expensive!) secret members-only club.  Could you get in?

When Dave Thomas started Wendy’s in the 1960s, he named it after one of his daughters. He regretted that decision years later.

This week we remember a sequined tank-top-wearing fitness guru who revolutionized the exercise industry.  You know who we’re talking about…

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What do Olympic athletes get for winning? It can depend on where they’re from and how well they do, but it often doesn’t end with just the money. 


Frisbee Golf has risen in popularity for decades. Here’s why. 


If you have Q-Tips and you have ears you’re likely doing something you shouldn’t. 


Sources:
https://apple.news/AeqppUX0BSbmtBBOL_6Co7w
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/well/move/disc-golf.html
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/06/25/business/q-tips-ears-wellness-history

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 Fifty years ago, a simple yet complicated puzzle game was created. This week, we look back at the fun - and frustration - of the Rubik’s Cube.


Grocery store shopping seems straightforward, but it’s not. Every square inch is constructed to manipulate you to stay longer and spend more. 


For all the world-famous Olympic athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, like Simone Biles, there will also be ordinary people who have regular jobs.

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