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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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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Many of these 1960s giants of music are still going strong … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 973 of The Daily Dirt. 1. How have our musical tastes changed over the years? Far Out magazine compiled a list of the most popular artists, by decade, based on sales of albums/CDs (or…
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Bring back “The Big Hurt”. Please … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 972 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So … just how bad are Chicago White Sox? They have the chance to be historically bad, that’s how bad. Heading into their weekend series against Boston, the Chisox were on pace to…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 971 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Keith Richards, the 80-year-old (and still going strong) Rolling Stones guitar player, has accumulated quite a few interesting treasures during his eventful career with the world’s No. 1 rock and roll band. Richards, who has been with the Stones since…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, June 5, 2024 But thanks to Kid Rock, we have a close second with “All Summer Long” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 970 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the first week of June, and the official start of summer is still a couple of weeks away…
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Somehow, I just don’t think either Robert Redford or Ryan O’Neal would have worked as well as Al Pacino did as Michael Corleone. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 969 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Following four days and 40 years of countdowns concerning what The Daily Dirt Control Group (Steve…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 968 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the 1990s in our five-part look at the best films in what we’ve labeled the modern golden age of cinema. Heading into today, I feel the 1980s’ offerings have been the strongest overall. Let’s see what the ’90s…
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I’m not sure what a group of Eighingers would be called … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 964 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever noticed the weird names that have been given some groups of animals? Well, I have … On a similar, yet unrelated note: The process of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, May 27, 2024 Bullock’s beauty procedure might be considered a pain in the butt by some … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 961 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Every so often, Daily Dirt researchers strike gold. They come across some bizarre fact that causes me to just shake…
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I think I’m going to have that “advice” from Ron Swanson framed and hang on a wall in the mancave … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 960 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sometimes the best advice for real life can come from fictitious characters. I often find some of the finest…
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