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• Yesterday was my father’s 100th birthday. The whole day yesterday was melancholy. I’ve thought about that day from time to time wondering where I would be in life.
• Elon, stop damaging Twitter pretty please.
• Brunswick woman, 87, fights off home intruder — then feeds him
  • This part stood out – While he was eating, she dialed 911 on her rotary phone.
• It was painful to watch – Somalia Runner Recording Painfully Slow Time in 100m Race Sparks Outrage
  • It has been claimed that she is the niece of Somali Athletics President Abdullahi Ahmed Tarabi and that her inclusion in the team is due to nepotism amid claims of financial irregularities.
• An Asian woman asked AI to improve her headshot and it turned her white.
• Gun belt and all – Video shows Boston Police officer get hurt on children’s slide at City Hall Plaza
  

Breathless moment pic.twitter.com/3v1jPxf7F3

— Insane Reality Leaks (@InsaneRealitys) July 31, 2023

• Guess who’s going to have another back surgery at the end of the month? More to come.
• Guess who’s medical insurance deductible starts over today?
• Guess who’s starting a new job but will have a 15-day gap in medical coverage come next month if he doesn’t find gap insurance or use expensive COBRA?
• In all honesty, I’m grateful things aren’t worse.
• Their logo always confused me because it was orange and not yellow. – 99-year old trucking company Yellow shuts down, putting 30,000 out of work
  
• McPizza and McWaffles – The largest McDonalds is in Orlando and you can get pizza and waffles.
• How did the magazine Esquire get its name?
  • In November 1932, publisher David Smart and editor Arnold Gingrich sought to create a magazine that focused on “masculine interests.” They rejected the names Stag, Beau, and Trim. At a loss, Arnold Gingrich received a letter one morning addressed to Arnold Gingrich, Esq. Arnold liked the sound of the word esquire, and Esquire magazine was born.
• Burger King’s new offering in Thailand has no meat and 20 slices of cheese
  

• Visitors have asked daily about the basement at the Alamo thanks to the 1985 movie “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.” We're grateful for Paul Reubens' unforgettable contribution to pop culture. There is no basement in the Alamo Church, but there is one under our gift shop! Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/nXeph9SnoF

  — The Alamo (@OfficialAlamo) July 31, 2023