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And at the head of the list is “Rocky Raccoon” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 755 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Before we go any farther, yes … the Beatles were a fantastic group, arguably the best rock musicians of any time or genre. That said, they weren’t perfect. The Fab…
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Instead of a box of chocolates on Sweetest Day, maybe give her a bag of M&Ms, a Snickers, Milky Way, Kit Kat and Almond Joy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 754 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of my favorite days of the year is a week away. Sweetest Day, traditionally…
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It’s really a shame Tom Cruise is not about 20 years younger. He could have a second career as another secret agent… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 752 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, before we advance one word farther, James Bond is the all-time No. 1 movie spy figure.…
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But let’s not forget Cronkite and Jennings … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 752 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I can’t remember the exact moment or precise day, month or year, but at some point in recent time as my wife and I sat and watched the nightly network news it dawned…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 I’m considering a name change, possibly Don Vito Eighinger … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 751 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At the home office of The Daily Dirt we regularly have fun with famous quotes, and today is one of those days. Our subject is most…
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Today’s 750th edition is kind of a milestone. The way I figure, we should reach No. 1,000 around the start of the 2024 baseball season … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 750 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever been waiting in line at HyVee or Niemann’s when you find your…
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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…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 When you get to the part of the sesame seed buns, ask yourself, “Whose idea was it to keep track of such things in the first place?” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 748 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are a few things to work your…
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I wonder if McDonald’s will continue to put those blasted pickles on the McRibs when they return? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 746 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week, McDonald’s confirmed that the McRib sandwich will be available at participating locations beginning in November. This announcement comes less than…
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QUINCY — It’s next to impossible to leave a Kohl Wholesale food show without a smile on your face, accompanied by that wonderfully full sensation that, at some point, will likely force a loosening of the belt around your middle. A Kohl show of this nature is, after all, the equivalent of the World Series…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 The common denominator of great films in this period was named Errol Flynn … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 746 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other night I watched a classic western film, which many of you know is one of my cinematic weaknesses. This…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 Until doing research for the following, I had never heard of Knockemstiff, Ohio, and that greatly upset me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 745 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s time for our latest list of funny town names. And as an added treat, we’ve…
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Viva la banana splits!… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 744 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Mark your calendars now. National Dessert Day is Oct. 14. That’s just a little more than two weeks away, so we’ll need to be prepared. I’d suggest putting together a list of your top three or four…
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I wonder whatever happened to Germany Smith and Klondike Douglass? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 742 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The St. Louis Cardinals’ season comes to a merciful end Sunday. The El Birdos have clinched their first last-place finish since 1990 — that’s 33 years — but just how…
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I’m glad to know it’s considered normal to be bit gassy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 739 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here at the world center of operations for The Daily Dirt, staff members spend much of their valuable time in search of oddities to amuse, entertain and inform. I…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 I’m not sure how I feel about Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 738 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The “Book of Odds” is a highly interesting collection of statistics that relate to everyday life. Compiled by Amram Shapiro, Louise Firth…
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Today we also usher in some Super Bowl halftime news … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 737 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Those who know me have likely come to understand — and rather quickly, I’m sure — my fascination with statistics and numbers, especially those connected with everyday life. (Sports, too,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 You can now call me “Buck”. You’ll understand in a few minutes … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 735 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When I moved to Quincy from Ohio in 1998, one of the first things I noticed was a difference in the speech tendencies…
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The correct answer is BOTH … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 734 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The official arrival of fall comes Saturday, and this time of year makes many think of falling leaves, cooler temperatures, football games and sitting around a campfire. Not me. Fall means Halloween, which is still…
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And I’m a proud card-carrying member of that group … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 731` of The Daily Dirt. 1. Someone far smarter than yours truly once said, “Youth is a gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” Well, I’m getting to the point in life when I…
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What can Sanders possibly do for an encore after Saturday night? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 729 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Love him or hate him, Deion Sanders is the talk of college football — and much of the sports world — today. Coach Prime led the Colorado Buffaloes to…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 Can anyone stop the Atlanta Braves in the MLB postseason? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 729 of The Daily Dirt. 1. So, you’re pretty confident you know quite a bit about today’s celebrities, right? The never-ending news cycle, coupled with cable and satellite TV and all…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 At least the Cubbies have been entertaining this season … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 728 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Possibly the funniest line I have heard at any point during the current MLB season came earlier this week when I came across a picture…
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If you have an extra $14,000 taking up space around the house, you can get a couple of tickets for the Ohio State-Notre Dame football game … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 727 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What exactly makes for a happy life? WalletHub, a personal-finance website, has a detailed…
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All three have iconic roles to their credit … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 726 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As promised yesterday, here are my picks for the three most deserving actresses from the modern era (roughly, the past 50 years) who have never won an Academy Award: 1. Sigourney Weaver: I’ve…
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