Stories: Old West & Beyond 09.10.24
“If you can’t write clearly, you probably don’t think nearly as well as you think you do.”—Kurt Vonnegut
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Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Today is National Ants on Log Day. It’s also National TV Dinner Day and Swap Ideas Day.
STORY MENU
Rotten to the Core . . . Geronimo and the Supernatural . . . Dining with Strangers: There’s an app for this . . . Award-winning iPhone photos . . . World’s most miniature vacuum . . . Adventurous dogs . . . Better sleep with tape? . . . Bar tab that could break the bank
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WILD WEST
—Bill Posey was a killer, the kind who didn’t discriminate. No one was safe around this gun-happy gang leader. Not even members of his own family. "Bold and Shameless."
—GERONIMO
The legendary Indian warrior Geronimo believed supernatural powers protected him.
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FIVE STORIES FROM HERE & THERE
1—DINING WITH STRANGERS
An app called Timeleft is all about strangers engaging in conversation. It provides a way for people who don’t know each other to connect and meet for dinner.
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2—PHOTOGRAPHY
Check out the winners of a photo competition using an iPhone or iPad.
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3—CLEANUP
Vacuum cleaners tend to be clunky, heavy, and hard to maneuver. But not the one that achieved a Guinness World Record because it fits in the palm of your hand.
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4—THE WIND & THE WINDOW
Those of you who have dogs probably know that dogs love sticking their heads out car windows. Here’s why.
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5—TO TAPE OR NOT TO TAPE
Some people are taping their mouths at bedtime to sleep better at night. Cleveland Clinic, however, advises against this trend.
Cleveland Clinic recommends total darkness if you want a good night’s sleep.
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QUICKIES
The Hustle, an online newsletter, says Scottish whiskey maker Macallan is releasing its oldest, rarest whiskey ever. The bar tab for this two-bottle set of an 84-year-old single-malt Scotch is a cool $190,000.
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REFLECTION
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” —Carl Jung
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