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Bigfoot (MM #4589)

The legend of the Sasquatch, or Bigfoot if you prefer, has been around for over a thousand years. At times, the myth seems to come and go. There will be numerous sightings in the span of a couple of years, then nothing for an extended period. Last week, a couple traveling by train through Colorado…

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Sweaters (MM #4588)

For those of you who ponder the latest fashion trends, you’ll be interested to know that sweaters are back in style this year. Do they ever go out of style? I prefer to wear one rather than wearing a jacket. When you’re a big guy like me, jackets are cumbersome. Dressing in layers is easier…

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Toss A Coin (MM #4587)

When you were in school, many took a class in probability and statistics. In that class, you learn that you have a 50/50 chance of getting heads or tails when you toss a coin. Scientists have now proven that the odds of getting one side over the other isn’t 50 percent. A lot depends on…

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Back In The Office (MM #4586)

According to a recent study, 66% of American workers are back in the office five days a week. And while more people are working from home or on a hybrid schedule, many still need to determine if this change in the workplace is permanent. While most businesses want workers back in the office full-time, a…

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War (MM #4585)

The world may not be at war yet, but we could be very close. Russia and Ukraine have been at odds for nearly a decade, and things escalated last year. Over the weekend, Hamas bombed Israel and reignited the Palestinian conflict, a fight that began back in the late 1940s. I grew up in the…

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Smooth Tear (MM #4584)

I’ve never given this much thought, but the folks at Charmin say many people have an issue tearing their toilet paper. They’ve spent years studying the subject and feel they have a solution to fix this issue. It’s starting to hit stores, and it’s called smooth-tear toilet paper. Instead of being perforated in a straight…

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Future Regret (MM #4583)

A commercial has been running on TV for years, promoting some gold buffalo coin. It claims to be limited proof, But I need to figure out how it can be since the ad’s been airing for so many years, but that’s not the real point of today’s podcast. In that commercial, the announcer reads a…

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The Perfect Omelet (MM #4582)

I talked about this subject six or eight years ago here on the podcast, but one of my favorite foods is the omelet. And while I often find some good ones, I always search for the perfect omelet. There’s a vast difference between a good one and a great one. I think the difference is…

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Giant Pandas (MM #4581)

Since the Early 1970s, the giant pandas have been a popular attraction at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. Plus, zoos in Atlanta, San Diego, and Memphis have also been home to the beloved animals. But by early next year, no giant pandas will be left in America for the first time in 50 years….

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Skeletons (MM #4580)

If you’ve walked through a Home Depot or a Lowe’s, you’ve likely seen one of those giant skeletons. They’ve become a sensation over the last few years. Here in Nashville, a few homes keep their on display year-round. They’ve been the hot Halloween decoration, but that may change thanks to TikTok. A new oversized character…

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