HARRY O RADIO SHOW 02.06.26
1015a- NEWS ATTACK!
According to a study, 5 to 7 percent of American workers drink during the workday. [That’s definitely higher right now if your job is located inside a building on Capitol Hill.]
A survey finds that driving in the snow is what stresses us most when behind the wheel. [It’s nerve-wracking trying to avoid the mailbox while swerving onto the lawn to take out a snowman.]
CAN YOU GUESS?
Before 1912, Americans who needed this got it from coal merchants, lumber yards and hardware stores. What was it? (Gas for their cars. Gas stations first began opening in 1912.)…“Back then, your oil change, gas stop, and firewood run could all be the same place.”
1045a- OBVIOUS: OVERWEIGHT DOGS LIVE SHORTER LIVES
Overweight humans are more unhealthy and tend to live shorter lives than correct-weight humans. So it should come as no surprise that researchers (University of Liverpool) found that overweight dogs have lifespans about two-and-a-half years shorter than dogs that maintain an ideal weight…“So the secret to a longer dog life is the same as for humans: less snacks, more walks, and fewer emotional support treats.”
1115a-WEIRD EXCUSES FOR BEING LATE TO WORK
Human resource managers were polled about some of the weirdest excuses employees have used for being late for work.
- “A Vaseline truck overturned on the highway and cars were slipping left and right.”
- “I thought of quitting today, but then decided not to, so I came in late.”
- “I had to chase my cows back into the field.”
- “My cow bit me.”
- “All of my clothes were stolen.”
- “I was confused by the time change and unsure if it was ‘spring forward’ or ‘fall back.’”
- “A black bear entered my carport and decided to take a nap on the hood of my car.”
- “There was fresh powder on the hill. I had to go skiing.”
1145a-QUICK JOKE
Jennifer visits a psychic. In a dark and hazy room, peering into a crystal ball, the mystic delivered grave news: “There’s no easy way to say this, so I’ll just be blunt — prepare yourself to be a widow. Your husband will die a violent and horrible death this year.” Visibly shaken, Jennifer stared at the woman’s lined face, then at the single flickering candle, then down at her hands. She took a few deep breaths to compose herself. Jennifer simply had to know. She met the fortune teller’s gaze, steadied her voice, and asked: “Will I be acquitted?”
115p-RED & BLUE BOOTY FREQUENCY
Who has more sex – a Republican or a Democrat? According to survey data, 31 percent of Republicans report engaging in sex two to three times per week. Democrats are busier. Thirty-four percent of Democrats engage in a similar amount of sexual activity…“So the real divide in America… is cardio.”
Source: Invigor Medical, 1/28/26
145p-SEASON PERSONALITY
The season you’re born in can determine what kind of general mood you have. People born in spring and summer tend to be more positive but are also moodier than others. And those born in the icy cold of winter are more even-tempered, research shows…“This explains why N.I. winter people don’t flinch when plans get canceled.”
Source: European College of Neuropsychopharmacology
215p-TURN OFF TV GUILT
So what if you plop yourself down on the couch and watch TV when you get home from a hard day at work. Unwinding in front of the television can deliver a much-needed recharge. There’s more: Feeling guilty about doing it negates the positive effects. So go, enjoy that next episode of your favorite TV show. You’ll be happier and more relaxed because of it…“Watching TV to relax while feeling guilty is just cardio for your anxiety.”
Source: Good Housekeeping, 1/28/26
245p-FOLLOW THE BOUNCING PEDESTRIAN
Here’s where carrying a few extra pounds comes in handy. Researchers found that being fat helps protect you better if you’re a pedestrian and a car hits you. Injured pedestrians who are overweight have less severe injuries than their skinnier counterparts…“So you’re saying body fat is just… airbags for humans?”
Source: NYU Langone Medical Center
315p-COFFIN THERAPY
For people who fear death, “coffin therapy” in China might help. Coffin makers let people relax for 15 minutes in custom-made caskets. To get an artificial near-death experience, a patient lies in a closed coffin as family members stand around and say nice things about them…“On the bright side, you get closure… and then they let you out.”
Source: AARP Bulletin
345p-SEX & EYES
Why is missionary still the most popular sex position? It’s the eyes. According to sex researchers, of all the creatures who have sex, humans are among the few who maintain eye contact. It’s that intimacy that makes the missionary position so popular… “Apparently humans like intimacy with intimacy. Wow Groundbreaking research.”
Source: She Comes First, by Ian Kerner, Ph.D.
415p-NOT SO BUSY GETTING BUSY
How often do couples fool around? The average couple surveyed does the deed four times per month for 18.6 minutes each time — that adds up to 15 hours over the course of the year…“Fifteen hours a year? That’s less time than most people spend deciding what to watch.”
Source: LELO survey, a Swedish adult toy company
445P- 3 QUICK THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW BEFORE I GO
1-It’s estimated that seven million phones need to be replaced each year in the U.S. after being dropped into toilets, porta-potties, etc.
2-Goodwill receives six billion pounds of goods as intake every year.
3-The 53 regional poison control centers of the United States save around $3 billion annually in healthcare and productivity costs…“That’s $3 billion saved by people calmly saying, ‘Okay… first, stop Googling.’”
DON’T FORGET TO LOVE, CARE, AND SERVE OTHERS, PUT SOME JOY IN YOUR LIFE AND DON’T BE ANXIOUS FOR ANYTHING. HAVE A GREAT NIGHT AND WE WILL ROCK AGAIN HERE SOON ON THE FOX.
