Episode 390
Small Talk - Average Age in Congress & $30 Million Dinos?!
Small Talk - Congress's Age, T-Rex Auction, & Cow Appreciation Day! So, guess what? Congress is getting older, folks! I mean, the average senator is pushing 64—yikes! But wait, it gets better (or worse?) because the average member of Congress is 58. Talk about a geriatric party! 😂 We also dive into some wild stuff like a super complete T. Rex fossil named Gus that’s about to go for a jaw-dropping $30 million—yes, I said THIRTY million! And if that's not enough to tickle your funny bone, we round it all off with a reminder that July 14th is Cow Appreciation Day. So, let’s put down the beef and give a shoutout to our moo-velous friends! 🐄🎉 Get ready for laughs, puns, and all the fun you can handle!
Takeaways:
- Did you know the average U.S. senator is 64 years old? That's like ancient in politics!
- The USA Memory Championship is happening soon, but I forgot to sign up—oops!
- Gus the T. Rex fossil could sell for $30 million—who knew bones were so valuable?
- FIFA is selling cubes of World Cup dirt for $450 each; talk about a pricey piece of grass!
- Cow Appreciation Day is on July 14th—let's give some love to our moo buddies!
- The Seahawks sold for a whopping $9.6 billion, proof that football really is a goldmine!
Transcript
Good morning.
Speaker A:I'm Haystack.
Speaker A:It's time for small talk.
Speaker A:Congress is getting older.
Speaker A:The average United States senator, 64 years old.
Speaker A:And that's including recent events and events that are likely to happen shortly, if you know what I mean.
Speaker A:Uh, the average member of Congress is 58.
Speaker A:Goodness.
Speaker A:64 For Senate.
Speaker A:The USA Memory Championship begins with an online qualifier Saturday.
Speaker A:Top competitors advanced to a game show style finale August 29th.
Speaker A:I thought about entering, but I forgot to register, so I'm already eliminated.
Speaker A:The British Open is kicking off shortly.
Speaker A:Scotty Schevler, Rory McElroy, kind of the favorites of course.
Speaker A:A remarkably complete T. Rex fossil named Gus is projected to bring upwards of $30 million at an auction.
Speaker A:You know, somewhere there's a billionaire measuring the foyer.
Speaker A:Like I wonder if Gus will fit in here.
Speaker A:The the Seattle Seahawks sold for a record $9.6 billion.
Speaker A:They were purchased for 194 million in 97.
Speaker A:Pretty good return on investment.
Speaker A:The World cup semi finals have begun well, are about to begin today as France takes on Spain today, Argentina versus England tomorrow.
Speaker A:And the championship is on Sunday.
Speaker A:It includes a halftime show with Justin Bieber, Madonna, Coldplay, Shakira, Shakira, BTS and Burna Boy.
Speaker A:Speaking of the World Cup, FIFA is selling 17 inch cubes of the championship field for the low low price of $450 each.
Speaker A:Nothing completes the living room like expensive box of dirt.
Speaker A:Wow.
Speaker A:Disney's Moana has missed expectations by a mile.
Speaker A:A projected 43 million in earnings domestically.
Speaker A:It was number one over the weekend, but still a lot lower than they expected.
Speaker A:Basically as bad as the live action Snow White a year ago.
Speaker A:So not good.
Speaker A:More on that coming up in about an hour.
Speaker A:Around 7:45, tonight's Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $637 million.
Speaker A:And lastly, the 14th of July is cow appreciation day.
Speaker A:So take a moment to appreciate a cow instead of always having a beef with them.
