This weekend we visit with best-selling Kent Heckenlively - Catastrophic Disclosure: The Deep State, Aliens, and the Truth.
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TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Saint Nicholas Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Ever
noticed how some people bounce out of bed after just a few hours of
sleep while others can barely function without a solid eight hours?
So why do some people seem to need less sleep than others? It’s a
question that’s fascinated scientists for years. Here’s what we
know so far. There is a small group of people who don’t need much
sleep. We call them natural short sleepers. They can function
perfectly well on just four to six hours of sleep each night, often
for their entire lives. Generally they don’t feel tired, they don’t
nap, and they don’t suffer the usual negative consequences of sleep
deprivation. Scientists call this the natural short sleep phenotype –
a biological trait that allows people to get all the benefits of
sleep in less time. In 2010 researchers discovered genetic mutations
that help explain this phenomenon. Natural short sleepers carry rare
variants in certain genes, which seem to make their sleep more
efficient. More recently, a 2025 study assessed a woman in her 70s
with one of these rare mutations. Despite sleeping just six hours a
night for most of her life, she remained physically healthy, mentally
sharp, and led a full, active life. Her body, it seems, was simply
wired to need less sleep. We’re still learning about how common
these genetic mutations are and why they occur.
https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2025/06/08/some-people-sleep-less
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
American Eagle is ringing in the holidays with a new face for their latest campaign after enduring backlash over its summer campaign. Martha Stewart posed in a blue denim shirt, matching jeans, and black flats in her new ad with the brand. The 84-year-old stood in a light and dark blue room, while wrapping a present in denim, instead of wrapping paper. Stewart’s partnership with American Eagle comes after the brand faced immense criticism for its Sydney Sweeney ad. Critics compared its tagline, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” to the racist language of eugenicists.
“Rush Hour 4” is in the works, with Paramount on board to distribute the newest installment in the buddy-cop series. The long-gestating sequel is reportedly the beneficiary of some Oval Office intervention: President Donald Trump had personally requested that the studio revive the franchise. Brett Ratner, who directed the first 3 installments before his career was derailed by #MeToo allegations, is returning to direct the 4th film. He became close to the first family while directing Amazon’s “Melania” documentary. “Rush Hour 4” will see the return of stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker.
Tim Allen joined Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” Tuesday to chat about his current projects, but fans were most excited about a story from his “Home Improvement” days. Allen revealed the real-life inspiration behind the famous grunt he used frequently on the show. Giving credit where it’s due, he noted: “Bob Seger saw me in concert and he said, ‘You put butts in the seats, you own it, but you’ve gotta get a hook. Something that people remember.'” Allen admitted: “It’s not that difficult”, and referred to the grunt as being “like my new song”.
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... Peanuts Aren’t Actually Nuts? Although we call them peanuts, they aren't technically nuts. Peanuts are legumes, meaning they're part of the same family as beans and lentils. Unlike true nuts, which grow on trees, peanuts grow underground and are technically seeds inside pods.
JOKE
OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
A demo by Russian robotics startup Aidol went viral after its first-ever humanoid robot dramatically fell onstage during its much-anticipated debut. The robot shuffled out at a Moscow tech event earlier this month, attempted a wave, and immediately face-planted, forcing 2 handlers to cover it with a back cloth and carry it away, cutting the presentation short. The audience had expected to see demonstrations of movement, object handling, and natural communication powered by offline AI, but instead got a crash landing. CEO Vladimir Vitukhin called it “a learning experience,” though the incident was seen as an embarrassment for Russia’s robotics industry. Clips spread quickly – recalling a 2018 incident where a “robot” turned out to be a man in a suit.
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THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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"Oh, and in case I don't see ya: Good Afternoon, Good Evening, and Good Night." —Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey), The Truman Show
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ The words Arctic and Antarctic can be traced to the simple meanings: “Bears” and “Opposite the Bears.”
✓ “The Wolf of Wall Street”, a movie about financial fraud, was financed using money stolen from the Malaysian government.
✓ 25% of men wait until “a few weeks” before Christmas to do their holiday shopping…15% of women start in July.
✓ Colgate’s first toothpaste came in a jar.
✓ There are more than 7,000 different Caribbean islands, but only about 2% of them are inhabited.
WEIRD NEWS
Forget shoplifters, porch pirates, and post-Thanksgiving chaos — Ashland, Virginia had a different kind of Black Friday menace this year. Employees strolling back into their ABC liquor store on November 29 found a scene straight out of an animal-kingdom frat party: more than two dozen smashed bottles, booze puddled across the floor, and glittering shards of glass everywhere. But the “culprit” wasn’t exactly making a run for it. Huddled in the bathroom, black-pawed and blacked-out, was a passed-out raccoon — the least discreet burglar in Hanover County history. Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter later confirmed in a Facebook post that one of its officers responded to what they cheekily dubbed the “Black Friday break-in,” discovering “a very intoxicated raccoon.” A photo shared by the shelter shows the liquor store looking like a disaster zone, and another captures the four-legged fugitive sound asleep on his belly, inches from the toilet, proving at least one of them knew where to find the bathroom. The shelter added that “after a few hours of sleep and zero signs of injury (other than maybe a hangover and poor life choices), he was safely released back to the wild, hopefully having learned that breaking and entering is not the answer.” A lesson we can only hope he remembers the next time he stumbles past a liquor aisle. Naturally, the furry drunk became an instant celebrity. Local station ABC 8 in Richmond even ran a “Crime Alert” segment — because apparently raccoon alcoholism now qualifies. Co-anchor Eric Philips called it “one of the wildest stories” they’d ever covered, while he and co-anchor Heather Hope shared viewer reactions that poured in. And the internet did not disappoint. One viewer quipped: “The bottom shelf stuff will get you like that,” complete with a crying face emoji. Another applauded the critter’s composure, saying: “At least he made it to the bathroom… some of us humans can’t even do that!” And perhaps the line of the week: “I’ve heard of drunk as a skunk, but never drunk as a raccoon.” Meanwhile, in the ongoing saga of animals behaving badly, cops in Iowa had to respond to a hair salon back in June after a rogue baby deer broke in and created its own beauty-shop bedlam. So yes — it’s been a year of wild crimes. Ashland’s tipsy raccoon may be out of custody, but his legend is just beginning. https://thedailybs.com/2025/12/03/boozed-up-racoon-trashes-liquor-store-found-blacked-out-near-toilet/
QUESTION OF THE DAY
In a survey, 34% said THIS is one of their favorite parts of Thanksgiving. What is it?
Answer: Having the day off from work!
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
FUNNIEST TWEETS OF THE WEEK FROM WOMEN:
⇒ “Are you Ephelba or Glinda?” actually I’m the sad academic goat — renesmeesqualor
⇒ the person i see in the self checkout camera is not who i am in my heart — ash
⇒ Yesterday, I had a beignet for the first time. Yesterday, I also had a beignet for the third time. — kylajlacey
⇒ sorry I can’t come tonight i have to doomscroll the internet while the tv plays in the background for comfort — lunarmoonmuse
⇒ how men think they can land a plane is how I feel about cake decorating — teewatterss
⇒ I think the elephant really ties the room together. — Jennifer B.
⇒ being a woman is wild. i just cried, cleaned the house, had a snack, had a bath, & now i’m fine — mila
⇒ Normalize opening your blinds so I can see inside your house on my nightly fart walk. — Mom Jeans
GOOD NEWS
'We
Have A Purpose': Metallica Helps Baltimore Mom Land Life-Changing Job
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/
