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I once gained five pounds at the fair BEFORE I had eaten anything. There are even calories in the aroma of a county fair midway … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,014 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Adams County Fair is underway. What’s your favorite part of such event? If…
Read Full Article I kind of like No. 10. A lot … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,013 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As you age, personal rules tend to change. So do things like deadlines and your memory (or lack thereof). I recently came across a variety of items built around the general…
Read Full Article If my math is correct, you could have purchased all nine things on the menu for $1.16 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A few days ago, The Daily Dirt offered a list of food items that have been discontinued by McDonald’s over the years.…
Read Full Article By Steve Eighinger Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love There are some big names on this list, which is rather surprising … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s safe to say we all have some degree of love for…
Read Full Article Will the Cardinals win the NL Central? Don’t fret, it doesn’t matter … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the MLB All-Star Break. So what teams have realistic chances of reaching the World Series in a little more than three months? First, let’s look…
Read Full Article Don’t miss that second “Did you know” today … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,005 of The Daily Dirt. 1. How times have changed in the past 100 years. And there’s no pun intended with that “change(d)” reference. Let’s take a look at what some pocket change could have bought you…
Read Full Article Does anyone actually know anyone named Mildred in this day and age? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,002 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know when are officially labeled an old person? If you are currently employing any of the following phrases on a regular basis, you are old. But…
Read Full Article What I’ll always remember most from the ’90s is getting acquainted with Quincy and eventually moving to the Gem City … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,001 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At this point in time, the 1990s seem like such a long, long time ago in a galaxy far,…
Read Full Article It’s that time of year to remember there is more to the July 4 holiday than fireworks and hot dogs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 994 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re one day from celebrating the birthday of the greatest nation in the history of the world, and fortunately…
Read Full Article I have a friend who must have double that number of sweat glands in his feet … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 992 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In most cases, the human body is a complex and remarkable entity. To prove that claim, here are some strange-but-true facts: 2. Did…
Read Full Article For the record, Steve Eighinger is my real name, although I was once rumored to be a distant relative of J. Robert Gough … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 991 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you been surprised — or even disappointed — when you found out a celebrity’s real name is…
Read Full Article You just have to love that Martin Luther King Jr. was a Trekkie, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 990 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you haven’t figured out by now, I find great entertainment from the strange and downright quirky, especially when it involves the people we have…
Read Full Article I would definitely need more room than my Kia could offer … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 989 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next big thing? You might want to get acquainted with something called “CarJitsu”. It’s when two combatants grapple jujitsu style — but inside a car, utilizing seat…
Read Full Article And I’m still convinced Tina Turner in “Ghost” would have been legendary … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 988 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always thought it must have been incredibly interesting what probably went on behind the scenes of some of our most iconic films. Here are a handful…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, June 26, 2024 One of the worst deaths possible would be locked in a room with that Bobby McFerrin song playing over and over and over … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 987 of The Daily Dirt. 1. More often than not, we look at music from the…
Read Full Article I once considered a career as a breakdancer, but decided I enjoyed snacking much, much more … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 988 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Paris Olympics are right around the corner, beginning Friday, July 26. That gives us roughly a month to plan exactly what we…
Read Full Article Anyone still have a bottle of “Flame” around the house? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 987 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Think you are aware of just about everything when it comes to fast food? Think again. Consider the following: 2. Did you know (Part 46) 3. Strange as it…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, June 22, 2024 I may have to make some serious changes to my culinary desires … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 985 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you have a weak stomach, you may want to pass on this first note. “Brace yourselves, America: Many of your…
Read Full Article What, Seinfeld only No. 6?… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 984 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Who’s the funniest guy — or gal — among the modern era of comic geniuses? The watchmojo.com website has its own idea on this subject. “These are the leaders of comedy’s new era,” writes George Pacheco. Pacheco…
Read Full Article War of words continues between Chestnut, Major League Eating; New York mayor tells Nathan’s and MLE to “stop being such weenies”…. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 983 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Fans of Joey Chestnut can relax. The Associated Press is reporting that the man with arguably the most famous…
Read Full Article I was shocked at which city is “only” No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 982 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The top five U.S. cities with the worst traffic problems? Well, if you can believe a recent study from U.S. News and World Report, Chicago is at the top…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 16, 2024 I wonder of Quincy resident John Potts was in attendance at that 1991 concert in Moscow? Potts loves him some good Motley Crue … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 981 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The numbers you will examine in a few paragraphs are…
Read Full Article Singer Celine Dion, once one of music’s shining talents, is no longer able to perform. For several years, Dion has been suffering from a rare, incurable neurological disorder. “She is in a lot of pain,” says one of her representatives … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 976 of The Daily Dirt.…
Read Full Article My favorite Michael Jackson song? Might just be “Human Nature” from the “Thriller” album … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 975 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you think of music in the 1980s, No. 1 on any list — I would think — would have to be Michael Jackson. This…
Read Full Article If I were a wagering man, I would have probably guessed No. 5 would have been at the top of the heap … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 974 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we continue or look at the biggest-selling artists, decade by decade, since the beginning of the…
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