Stories: Old West & Beyond 08/06/24
“Enthusiasm is contagious--so follow your passion, love what you do, make waves, and stand out from the crowd. —TJR
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Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Believe it or not, today is National Wiggle Your Toes Day After you wiggle your toes, you may want to celebrate National Night Out.
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STORY MENU
The Gunman No One Knew . . . Let sleeping dogs die . . . Memory and names . . . Catastrophizing . . . Largest homes in America . . . Five-hour Rule . . . Barks that dream . . .
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WILD WEST
. . . No one knew much about Mysterious Dave Mather, as they called him. Although his reputation as a gunman preceded him, no one ever heard of Mather ever being involved in a gunfight. "Mysterious Dave Mather”.
. . . Author Leon Metz once wrote a story about the time Dodge City Assistant Marshal Mather killed a fellow lawman as well as a sleeping greyhound dog.
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FIVE STORIES FROM HERE & THERE
1—FACES OR NAMES
—Most people tend to think they are terrible at remembering names. However, new research suggests otherwise.
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2—REALITY GAP
—If you’re the type who awakens at 3 am or 4 am and stares at the ceiling, you’re in good company.
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3—LIVING SPACE
—Rumor has it that a 66,000-square-foot home in Pennsylvania was built without a single nail. The structure ranks among 50 of the biggest homes across the United States.
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4—TIME
—According to “the 5-hour rule,” how we choose to spend those hours might mean the difference between success and mediocrity, according to Big Think.
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5—DREAMERS
—In many ways, dogs are a lot like humans. Every now and then, I’ve seen dogs lurch while they were sleeping. So, I’ve wondered whether dogs dream.
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FUN FACTS
Here are 10 fun facts about the USA that you may or may not know.
REFLECTION
“Don’t worry about losing. If it is right, it happens — the main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away.” —John Steinbeck
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