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Concerning the information about the “Jeopardy!” game show in today’s thought No. 2, I have watched that program since I was a wee lad and never even thought about such a thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 958 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you have a few extra bucks…
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Those Pringles cans have taken on a new meaning for me. You’ll understand in a moment … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 956 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The world’s rarest autograph? This might surprise you. Only six William Shakespeare autographs are known to exist. Only one is in the hands…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, May 17, 2024 Once you get to thought No. 3, I’m guessing you probably would have agreed with Martha Stewart … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 951 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Those parents who have a baby due in the near future and are contemplating potential names,…
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“He argued that children should be greeted with a handshake in the morning, should not be allowed to sit in a parent’s lap, and should never be hugged or kissed, save for a peck on the forehead at bedtime” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 950 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday May 12, 2024 Before you’re done reading today’s installment, you’ll discover what my spirit animal might just be … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 945 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Well, well, well … let me be the first to try and ruin your Sunday. Here are three…
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If you take nothing else from today’s post, remember this: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try and try again. Then give up. There’s no use being a damn fool about it.” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 944 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Friday. It’s basically batting practice for…
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I think my overall favorite of those first 10 songs is “Brass In Pocket,” by the Pretenders. My apologies to Sir Rod … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 943 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Where were you on Aug. 1, 1981? That was the day MTV debuted, and the world as…
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I have discovered I am older than Chris Berman. I’m not sure how I feel about that … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 941 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m sure there’s probably a counterpoint to my point, but I ask you, has one NFL team ever had a better draft…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 940 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There is arguably no better indicator of a cultural landscape than the first names that occupy it. “(First) names have become more diverse and personalized over the years,” says Kushal Tantry — speaking of interesting first names — who is…
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And please don’t tell me you don’t know who Myron Floren was … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 939 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each month we try and celebrate a series of actual holidays that most will ignore. Here’s our list of celebrations for May: May 4: May the 4th…
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That Keanu Reeves-Alice Cooper info in Thought No. 2 is a mind blower … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 938 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Always remember that where attention goes, money flows. And also remember that this is now Caitlin Clark’s world, and we should feel honored simply to be…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 1, 2024 No one had a better entrance to the ring than The Nature Boy. And those robes … oh my … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 936 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What’s always been the greatest appeal of professional “wrestling?” It’s not the golden boys, it’s…
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Just that one bag of peanuts was mildly surprising, eh? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 933 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Hmmm … I just may have to make a trip to Miami to take in a Marlins baseball game this season. The Marlins, who are struggling both on the…
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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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American’s favorite kind of pizza should be easy to guess … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 931 of The Daily Dirt. 1. On the average, each person in the United States eats about 23 pounds of pizza per year. That is roughly 46 slices, which to me sounds a bit low.…
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I’ll tell you right now, your first guess is wrong … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 930 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Which actor has dropped the most F-bombs in cinematic history? Hint: It’s NOT Samuel L. Jackson. A website called crossword-solver.io tracks such things, and the winner is (drum roll,…
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The Chairman of the Board’s daughter was five minutes away at time of his heart attack — watching Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 928 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the darkest days in American pop culture history will always be May 14, 1998. …
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 21, 2024 Next to westerns, my favorite movie genre has always been war films … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 926 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I never served in any branch of the armed services, but I have always held the highest level of respect for…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 20, 2024 Some simply shave, others try to fool us … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 925 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re human beings, and by nature we have this streak in us that forces us to make fun of other human beings. We can’t help…
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From baseball season to the time when Ford unveiled the first Mustang … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 919 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are those who would contend April is the best month of the year. After all, that’s when baseball season normally begins, although this year the first…
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But Mr. Ed was a close runner-up … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 916 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Animals being featured on network television shows is nothing new. But which ones are the most memorable? How about this for a top-10 listing of the animals that made us laugh the…
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Communication is always the key to a successful marriage … right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 916 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Any married man reading this first item will likely nod his head in agreement. There are a handful of words and terms you never want to hear from…
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I wouldn’t want of that peas porridge, whether it was nine days old or not … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 915 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of my most favorite people I have worked with over the years is Jo Lynn Tappe. On Fridays, Jo Lynn would always bring…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 6, 2024 When you read Jerry Seinfeld’s thoughts, I’m sure you’ll think the same things I did. He’s exactly right … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 913 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’ve ever been a pet owner, I’m certain some of the following medal-worthy reflections…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Who said those presidents didn’t have a sense of humor? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 910 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When I think about U.S. presidents, their sense(s) of humor are not normally the first thing that comes to mind. Recently my eyes…
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