- Walmart+, the company’s Amazon Prime competitor, is expected to launch this month at an annual subscription price at $98 per year. The service will reportedly include same-day delivery of groceries and fuel discounts among other perks. The service could also include access to exclusive deals and shopping events before the general public, as well as automated checkout at Walmart stores

- Though Walmart is requiring customers to wear face masks in all of its stores, the chain, like many others, will not require employees to enforce this policy and has instructed associates to still serve customers who do not wear masks. CVS, Walgreens, Lowe’s, and Home Depot are among those that have said they will not prevent mask-less shoppers from shopping in their stores, citing fears that these shoppers will get violent or otherwise harass these workers.

A new study (by US Food) reveals that 28 percent of delivery drivers have taken food from a customer’s order.

WACKY-BUT-TRUE: GARDEN GNOMES KEEP MYSTERIOUSLY VANISHING _ Neighbors in Victoria, British Columbia, are keeping a closer eye on their gardens following a string of garden gnome thefts in the quiet neighborhood. Heather Boggs said she realized several of her gnomes had been stolen last Friday when she went to tend to her garden and saw empty spaces where she would normally find her gnomes.

… Luckily the gnome-snatcher was caught in the act as Boggs’ doorbell camera filmed the kidnapping as it happened. The footage shows a male removing three gnomes from Boggs’ porch before fleeing into the night. She described the gnome thief as a six-foot-tall male with a hair in a ponytail, wearing socks with sandals.

WACKY-BUT-TRUE: DRIVER CAUGHT AFTER UPLOADING SPEEDING VIDEOS _ A man in China looking to show off his driving skills had his license revoked after he uploaded videos of himself speeding and driving aggressively. The man uploaded a total 32 videos that showed him weaving through traffic at high speeds and driving in emergency lanes.

WACKY-BUT-TRUE: POLICE ESCORT NUDE MAN FROM GROCERY STORE _ Police in Germany were called to deal with a naked man inside a grocery store. When cops arrived, they found a 61-year-old man near the meat department lying on the floor. The man was transported to a hospital for evaluation.

 WACKY-BUT-TRUE: REPORT OF SHOTGUN TURNS OUT TO BE DIDGERIDOOS _ Officers in the UK got a call about a man on a bridge carrying a shotgun. After a search the man was located. Officers reported that he did not have a shotgun — he was carrying two didgeridoos.

WACKY-BUT-TRUE: NEIGHBORS CONFRONT WOMAN FOR CARRYING INFANT UPSIDE DOWN _ A woman in China has upset her neighbors because of the way she walks her granddaughter around the neighborhood. The local residents are upset because she routinely carries her baby granddaughter upside down on walks. She says she does this to make her grow taller.

WACKY-BUT-TRUE: FINGER CUT OFF, WENT FOR 40 MILE RIDE _ Doctors in Germany managed to reattach a man’s finger after it was severed by a train door and ended up 40 miles away. The man was boarding the train when the door closed unexpectedly on his hand and he was unable to stop it to get his finger back.

WACKY-BUT-TRUE: UNDERWEAR THIEF STEALS FROM FRIEND _ A man in the UK is accused of breaking into the home of a female acquaintance to steal her shoes and underwear. When police found the items in his car, the man initially said the clothing belonged to him. Prosecutors say the man admitted to stealing the clothes because he has a fetish and could not help himself.

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Question of the Podcast - What caused your last uncontrollable laugh? The question of the podcast for listener participation for this Wednesday is what is the best purchase you’ve ever made? You can respond to the question on The Jason & Mindy Facebook page or the Lowtree Studios facebook page and we will feature your response on next Wednesday’s show.

PEOPLE REVEAL THE DARK SECRETS OF THEIR JOB

On Reddit a user posed a question to the internet: “What’s a dark secret/questionable practice in your profession which we regular folks would know nothing about?”

• A grocery store employee: You do not want to know how long food sits on the loading dock before it gets into the cooler.

• A warehouse worker: Never drink straight from the can/bottle. Workers climb on the stacks, rats run over them in the warehouse, they sit in stagnant water under leaking roofs, etc.

• A college professor: We don’t actually read your entire answer. Most of us don’t.

• A nurse: As a nurse, I’ve had to google and watch teaching videos on not-so-common procedures five minutes before going in and performing the procedure on the patient. Doctors will google your symptoms if they’re stumped on what to give or diagnose.

• Someone who writes instruction manuals: You know the people who write instruction manuals or user guides for things you buy? Half the time, they’ve never even seen or touched the product. Some dude just sends us pictures, a rough description of how it’s supposed to work, and that’s it.

• Someone who works in tech: Have you ever started filling out a form on a website and then changed your mind and said, “Nah, I don’t want to give them my personal information,” and then abandoned the form before pressing “submit”? If you think that stopped them from getting your personal information, it didn’t. Most companies looking to capture leads will capture your info in real time as you enter it into a form. The “submit” button is just there to move you to the next step, not to actually send your information to the company.

• An archaeologist: Sometimes we lick artifacts to quickly determine if they are bone or pottery (bone sticks, pottery doesn’t). And then we tap them on our teeth to determine if they are pottery or a rock (rock will hurt, pottery won’t).

• Someone who works with children: Young kids talk to their teachers/coaches/counselors/principals about their parents. A lot. And kids pick up on all the dirty little secrets.

• A teacher: Sometimes we learn something the day before we teach it to you.

• A construction worker: There is at least one water bottle/soda can/energy drink/spray paint can sitting on a piece of blocking behind your drywall somewhere in your house.

Fun Facts

• The average person falls asleep in 7 minutes.

• The fingernails on your dominant hand grow faster.

Anyone considering an expensive purchase might drink a bottle of water first — scientists have concluded that people with full bladders make wiser decisions. Researchers discovered the brain’s self-control mechanism provides restraint in all areas at once. They found people with a full bladder were able to better control and “hold off” making important, or expensive, decisions, leading to better judgement. Psychologists (University of Twente in the Netherlands) linked bladder control to the same part of the brain that activates feelings of desire and reward.

WHAT KIND OF CAR IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Aries: You like to explore nature at high speeds! Check out a quality sports car for on-road adventure, and a used off-road vehicle for rowdier trips.

• Taurus: You like a dependable, comfortable vehicle for most of your traveling. Choose a new or used luxury car with plenty of space.

• Gemini: The Twins of the zodiac. If they’ve got the bucks, Geminis will get a big truck and a little sports car to indulge both aspects of their personalities.

• Cancer: Homebody Cancers like familiar surroundings, so they’re happiest in an RV or a minivan, that way they can go anywhere and still be home.

• Leo: Only the best for luxury-loving Leos. Try a Porsche roadster or some other high-profile head-turner.

• Virgo: You’re practical and pride yourself on smart choices. Check out a Subaru or Volvo station wagon, where you can have safety plus compact styling.

• Libra: You love to socialize, and always have a car full of folks. Find a car or SUV with plenty of room for all your friends.

• Scorpio: The sexiest sign of the zodiac, Scorpios like to reveal their trendy personalities with the cars they drive. Find an attention-getting sports car.

• Sagittarius: An avid traveler, you need a versatile ride that can take you anywhere. Buy a rugged truck with all the extras and you’ll be happy.

• Capricorn: You’re practical and thrifty! Capricorns are happiest in a dependable car that came at a bargain price, so you probably already drive an ordinary used car in a plain color.

• Aquarius: Always looking toward the future, you’re attracted to wild colors and high-tech design. Your car will be sleek, in an eye-grabbing purple or turquoise shade.

• Pisces: You like a steady car with a smooth, smooth ride. A typical Pisces won’t go for the flashy car.