Today we visit with Kathy Kleiner Rubin - A Light in the Dark: Surviving More than Ted Bundy
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Alice
Cooper's Birthday
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
I’m sure you’ve felt it too — that panicked feeling of laughter threatening to escape at the worst possible moment – like during a serious meeting, a heartfelt conversation — or even at a funeral. Research from German scientists shows this isn’t a lack of self-control, but a psychological tug-of-war. The most common strategy – forcing a straight face – manages to hide your smile, but without reducing how funny things feel, which often makes the urge to laugh even worse. And of course, hearing others laugh further weakens your control due to “automatic mimicry”. More effective approaches include distraction…and especially cognitive reappraisal, which involves mentally analyzing humor rather than engaging with it. These strategies, the researchers say, reduce both outward reactions and internal amusement. Unfortunately, in highly social situations, laughter’s contagious nature means the giggle still often wins.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were announced and “Sinners” made Oscars history. Pulling in a total 16 nominations, it broke the record set by “All About Eve”, “Titanic” and “La La Land”. Based on its craft, Ryan Coogler’s writing and direction, and Michael B. Jordan’s acting, it scored nominations from directing, to acting to best picture. The 98th Academy Awards are set for March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O’Brien.
You know the old saying about how you wait ages for a bus and then 2 come along at the exact same time? New Oscars categories are like that too. In the 77 years since 1949, the Academy Awards have added exactly 2 categories: makeup and hairstyling in 1982, and animated feature in 2002. But on March 15, an Oscar for Achievement in Casting will be handed out for the very first time, and it’ll be followed in 2028 by a new award for stunt design.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… You shed about eight pounds of skin every year. Your skin constantly renews itself, shedding millions of dead cells daily. Most household dust is made up of these tiny flakes.
JOKE
OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
People are buzzing about February 2026 because its calendar lines up in a uniquely neat way. With 28 days in a non-leap year, the month forms exactly 4 full weeks, starting on a Sunday and ending on a Saturday. That creates what some are calling a “perfect” calendar layout – a clean, symmetrical block of dates with no extra days spilling into a fifth week. Social media users have embraced the idea, with viral posts praising the rare alignment. This tidy calendar quirk won’t happen again until 2037, with the last “perfect February” occurring in 2015. However, in some parts of the world, like Europe and Asia, the Gregorian calendar starts on Monday and ends on Sunday, so those places will have to wait for another year to experience a “perfect” month.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
"I like to move it, move it!" — Madagascar, King Julien, 2005
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Sonic the Hedgehog’s first name is “Ogilvie’.
✓ You CAN judge a zebra by its stripes: the more it has, the warmer its native climate.
✓ Technically, coffee is a fruit juice.
✓ Wearing a hat helps to keep your feet warm.
✓ The origin of the thumbs-up sign goes back to ancient Rome when, during gladiatorial combats, spectators would use it to signal when they wanted the losing gladiator to be put to death.
WEIRD NEWS
A former senior analyst at the Bank of England is urging the UK’s central bank to prepare for potential economic chaos if the United States confirms the existence of alien life. Helen McCaw, who worked in financial security at the Bank for a decade, has written to Governor Andrew Bailey calling for contingency planning, arguing that Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena should no longer be dismissed. She warns that official disclosure could trigger “ontological shock,” destabilizing public confidence and global markets. McCaw predicts extreme market volatility, bank runs, and uncertainty over asset values – including the possibility that speculation about space-based resources could even crash gold prices.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
11% of people say they love their job because their boss lets them do THIS. What is it?
Answer: Sing
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
THE MOST ICONIC FASHION ITEMS OF ALL TIME:
What’s the most iconic fashion trend in history? It’s the mini-skirt, according to a poll of 2,000 people in the UK. The survey also found that people keep favorite clothing items for an average of 12 years, reflecting a growing appreciation for timeless pieces and sustainable fashion choices. Here’s a look at the top 10 most iconic fashion items…
1. Mini skirt
2. Little black dress
3. Hot pants
4. Denim jacket
5. Platform shoes
6. Flared trousers
7. Leather biker jacket
8. Shoulder pads
9. Knee high boots
10. Skinny jeans
GOOD NEWS
Snowplow
Driver Becomes A Hero By Escorting Ambulance To Children’s Hospital
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
