05JUL2026: A Couple of Idiots and the Snack Drawer
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Articles
039 A Couple of Idiots and the Snack Drawer
A traveling animal-show guy in Indiana who cannot keep an alligator in a cooler, a Bingo scratch-off saga out of Ohio, and two brand-new snacks I am filing under breakfast. Short, dumb, done before your coffee cools.
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I'm Not Superstitious - But I am a Little Stitious
A hospital elevator with no 13th floor got me thinking. A few familiar superstitions, plus one of my own, and other strange versions from around the world.
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Link Blog
Think Lego But With an EV Truck
The cheapest EV truck in the country is here for $24,950, and you build it like a Lego kit. Kinda cool. What happens if the company that made it doesn't last? World's heaviest paperweight.
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Photos
Dollywood, in line waiting for the perfect shot. Check out OnThisDay: see your photos from this day in past years. https://apps.apple.com/app/id6754617354
Field Notes
Field Notes: July 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The post-workout Coke Zero from a can, with just a slight amount of ice crystals, is the absolute best.
Field Notes: July 2, 2026 at 1:41 PM
A podcast I'm into: Foul Play. Just finished another season of a podcast. This one was interesting. A deep dive into a possible poisoning of a footballer (soccer player), with many detours along the way. Good timing for the release with the World Cup happening. https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896803199
Field Notes: July 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
A podcast I'm into: Dr. Death. What can I say about season five? It’s okay, but it's really hard to live up to season one. Sure, it’s worth a listen during your commute, but don’t expect this season to turn into its own TV show on one of the big streamers. https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1421573955
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