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It’s a sad day for baseball, folks. A very sad day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,074 of The Daily Dirt 1. Over the years, I’ve told the story many times to friends, about the day I had lunch with Pete Rose. The mid-1980s meeting, shortly before Rose would set…
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If my math is correct, and using a five-day workweek as a model, Wilson makes 1.04 million footballs a year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,062 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Way too many one-time U.S-owned companies now are under foreign ownership, but not all. Here are my choices for…
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What are the odds? Just read on … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,047 of The Daily Dirt 1. This one caused me to legitimately shake my head. It might be one of the weirdest strange-but-true stories I’ve come across in a long, long, long time. First of all, there have…
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Only Florida, California, Nevada, New York and Colorado rank ahead of the Land of Lincoln … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,035 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Illinois No. 6 on the “fun” list? Who knew!? WalletHub.com just released its 2024 ranking for all 50 states when it comes to where…
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He’s closing in on birthday No. 84, but he’s still an integral part of the music scene … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,031 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For much of his life, Ringo Starr has been a global icon. That’s what being the drummer of the Beatles can do…
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The trip to Home Depot provided an unexpected plus for Mr. Fixit. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,019 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was Monday afternoon and I was backing into a parking stall at Home Depot. I was going to get some items for another of my home…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 21, 2024 But, dang, sometimes it’s virtually impossible to bypass a Big Mac … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,012 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, if you say you never eat fast food, you’re probably not telling the truth. Do we know the large…
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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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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…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 8, 2024 In a few moments, you will know what “Yahoo” actually stands for … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 943 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Did you know Pepsi-Cola was originally known as “Brad’s Drink?” Don’t feel bad, I didn’t either. Here’s some background on that…
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Incredibly, none of the Beatles could read music, but more on that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 932 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re a month into the MLB season, and these teams currently sit atop the pack: 1. Philadelphia Phillies: The best balance of any MLB team?…
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Was your bracket busted early? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 901 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is it just coincidence that March is Gambling Awareness Month AND the time of one of the heaviest-wagered U.S. athletic events, the NCAA Tournament? Bettors are expected to LEGALLY wager somewhere between $3 billion to…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 20, 2024 The most startling of today’s birthday wishes deals with Diana Ross. I cannot believe the lady will be 80 years old later this week … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 897 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s a movie hitting the theaters May 3 titled…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 It’s the perfect day to get on that “Love Train” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 757 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s hard to believe, but some of the greatest pop songs ever are turning 50 years old in 2023. If it seems like only…
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Raise your hand if you feel MLB should cut bait when it comes to franchises in Florida … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 749 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other day I received what I felt was a hilarious email from a good friend. I’m not sure if he thought it…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 716 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Late Sunday night I was walking to my 2007 Kia Sorrento in the parking lot at Adams County Speedway when it hit me. Summer is over. It’s really over. It’s Labor Day weekend,…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 When you get to the part about America’s sunniest cities, don’t be disappointed if Quincy is not on the list … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 690 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With that first day of school just around the corner, here are…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, July 21, 2023 My top 10 items on the first thought are entirely interchangeable. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 671 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Generally speaking, I feel I’m a pretty happy guy. So I decided to try and and figure out why. These were 10…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, July 14, 2023 And if you don’t remember Popeye Doyle, shame on you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 664 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You have a couple of million dollars at your disposal and a blank check. What classic cars — in mint condition —…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, July 12, 2023 There’s a lot to digest here today, including which teams have the best shot to be MLB’s next dynasty … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 663 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here at the world headquarters of The Daily Dirt we take great pride in…
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Some midseason thoughts, division by division, about the greatest game in the world … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 662 of The Daily Dirt. 1. MLB is taking a few days off for its traditional All-Star Game activities, so what better time to offer some quick takes about each of the…
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Never hear of “Kid Twist” or “The Pig?” Please read on … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 649 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ever since I was a wee lad, gangster movies have always intrigued me. My favorite actor growing up was James Cagney, primarily for his portrayal of numerous hoodlums…
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And if you plan on taking the family out for a night at the ole ballyard, you’ll probably want to skip Fenway Park in Boston … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 631 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There is no better companion for a Major League Baseball game than a hot…
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Yeah, about that multi-tasking thing in thought No. 1 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 630 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As a man, for most of my life I have heard how men will never be able to understand how a woman thinks. And while there is great truth in…
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Former top-ranked plate 1 ELVIS is still in the building … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 624 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Daily Dirt’s Great Plate Debate rankings of clever license plates across West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri underwent quite a reshuffling over the Memorial Day weekend. Once again, most of this upheaval…
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