Sunday November 7: Daily Links

SATURDAY 11.7


NEWS STORIES

 



We Have a New #1 Baby Name for Girls

The reigning champion, the most popular name for baby girls for 11 years, has been knocked out of the top spot. Olivia has knocked Sophie out of the top spot.

When is Bertha going to finally make a comeback?

Read more at buzzfeed


Pfizer CEO Was Not Arrested

Forbes traced the source of the false information to find out how it became a conspiracy theory. They found a Canada-based publication called the “Conservative Beaver” was the original source of the misinformation, with a “Beaver Exclusive” that said Albert Bourla was arrested by the FBI on November 5, and further reported that there was a media blackout ordered which kept the arrest secret.

Conservative Beaver? Must be where Aaron Rodgers did his research about Covid Vaccines?

Read more at forbes


Dollar Pizza?? Not Anymore NY

Dollar Pizza became such an iconic feature of NYC that some pizza joints are actually named $1 Pizza and have the awning signage to prove it. Unfortunately no one can afford to sell pizza for a buck anymore, so now a slice at the $1 Pizza Shop will set you back $1.50.

Don’t expect a name change tho. Do you know how many slices you have to sell to get a new awning?

Read more at NY Post.


Russian Spy's Son Falls From Building

Nobody was able to investigate after 35 year old man fell from the Berlin Embassy in Germany and died. There was a quick cleanup by Russian officials before any examination could take place. The 35 year old was the son of a prominent Russian spy.

It’s amazing how many Russians accidentally fall out of buildings.

Read more at The Daily Beast


Two Drug Dealers Who Stormed Cancun Resort are Dead

15 armed gunmen stormed the beaches of a five star cancun resort last week, terrifying vacationers. Two of them are dead and are believed to be drug dealers.

I miss when only the water would kill you on vacation in Mexico

Read more at Daily Mail


NYC Rat Explosion

The rat population is swelling in NYC again, with rats showing up at unexpected times and places, according to the New York Times.

Most of them are in town to see the marathon.

Read more at NY Times



SPORTS



Pat Kiernan Pointed a New Challenge Marathon Runners Face This Year

Kiernan noted on Twitter that the runners will have to run In between outdoor seating for hundreds of restaurants this year, reducing the space available to run,and making it tougher to be a spectator in some areas.

On the plus side its a perfect place to sit and enjoy a few stacks of pancakes loaded in butter and syrup with bacon while you watch fit people sweat. #brunch


One Man Collected All Of Aaron Rodgers Claims During His Big Interview

Don’t have time to listen to Aaron Rodgers, aka Throw Rogan, aka Q-Aaron, talking on Pat McAfee’s show? Well one guy at Reddit has a handy primer for you. No, this isn’t transcript from a Q Telegram group. This is Aaron Rodgers. Quarterback.

Read more at Reddit.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Kieren Culkin as Cousin Greg Instead of Roman?

This week on the Tonight Show Kieren said he was originally asked to read for Cousin Greg. He knew he wasn’t right for the part but was so intrigued by the script that he kept reading it and new he wanted to audition for Roman

Thank god he didn’t get that part. The only other part for the guy who played cousin Greg would be Young Executive #4.

Read more at thewrap.


Big Bird Got Vaccinated and Some People are Mad

Now that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use in kids, Big Bird got the vax and tweeted that his wing is a little sore but he’s happy to have the extra protection from Covid. As you might expect this made some people furious.

In the meantime he can down with a horrible car of bird flu. #shouldhavegottenaflushottoo


Emilio Estevez Out of MIghty Ducks 2

The star of MD1 is no longer a part of MD2 because of his vax status.

It’s okay he was offered a job with the Green Bay Packers.

Read more at deadline.


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STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS



1 in 6 People Have Never Left Home State

17% of Americans have never traveled outside of the state where they are born.

And five out of six of those people live in West Virginia.

Read more at study Finds.


Study Finds Out What People ACTUALLY Use Their Dishwasher For

The majority of people polled do use the dishwasher as it’s intended. But what do the rest of you do with your dishwasher? It turns out some of you store things in it, some of you use it as a drying rack, and it turns out, some of you weirdos are even cooking in it. There are recipe books for cooking in your dishwasher.

Great idea. Thanksgiving at the Car Wash this year?

Read more at Mediaite.



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