Do you hide purchases from your partner? You are definitely not alone. A new survey found that nearly two-thirds of couples are hiding purchases from each other – going so far as hiding new shoes in their kids’ toy boxes, hiding new clothes in gym bags, sneaking boxes in when the other isn’t around or sending purchases to the office instead of the house, and washing new clothes to make them seem older.

Friday Flashback - SHADOW DANCING ANDY GIBB 1978
BAKER STREET, MISS YOU, LAST DANCE
The very first "Garfield" comic strip debuts in 41 U.S. newspapers.

Louise Brown, the very first test tube baby, is born.

Israel and Egypt sign the Camp David Accords.

Pope Paul VI dies and is replaced by Pope John Paul I who also dies this year and is replaced by Pope John Paul II.

The computer video game Space Invaders is released.

1LB of Bacon$1.20
Dozen Eggs 48 Cents
Radio Shack Tandy TRS80 Computer $399.00
8 Track Player $169.00
Land O Lakes Butter Lb $1.33
New York Strip Steaks Lb $2.39
Ladies Corduroy Overalls $22.00
Star Wars Family Pajamas $6.49 - $11.99

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Heaven Can Wait
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MOST FREQUENTLY USED EMOJIS … According to a new survey by Talker Research .... Today is World Emoji Day.

Smiling face ... 23%

Red heart ... 21%

Thumbs up ... 18%

Rolling on the floor laughing ... 17%

Face with tears of joy ... 14%

Kissing face ... 12%

Smiley face with heart eyes ... 12%

Grinning face with smiling eyes ... 9%

Blushing face with hearts ... 9%

Touching hands (prayer, high five, etc.) ... 8%

Most Used Emojis... According to a new article by Zee News .. Today is World Emoji Day.

1. Face With Joyful Tears

2. Red Heart

3. Smiling Face With Heart Eyes

4. Folded Hands

5. Sparkles

6. Fire

7. Making A Loud Weeping Face

BrandEquity says coffee prices are beginning to soar. Major coffee retailers are expected to increase prices due to high demand and low supply. Also, high-end Arabica beans, used by Starbucks and other chains, have spiked in price due to supply disruptions from Vietnam to Brazil. The cost for Robusta beans, which are used for instant coffee, are at their highest since the 1970s
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The NY Post says experts warn that pillowcases can be dirtier than toilets due to sweat and bacteria buildup. Doctors are now advising washing pillowcases weekly to avoid germs. Neglect can lead to fungal growth and dust mites triggering allergies and asthma. Dr. Gareth Nye says, “In terms of bacteria, some studies have shown that there were 17,000 more bacteria colonies on a pillow case after a week when compared to a toilet seat.’’
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A team of researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a flamethrowing robot dog – called the Thermonator – that kills weeds. While this might sound scary and ridiculous, it's actually very practical as farmers, are experimenting with "robotic weed flaming" as an environmentally friendly way to keep agricultural fields maintained. So far, the results have been promising. Robot dog is able to use its flamethrower with an average of 95% of the flame being focused on the weeds.
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Robert Tolppi is catching a lot of attention because he’s made soap from his own body fat, posting a video on TikTok showing off the entire process
He's built a following of 1.5-million on TikTok by sharing weird clips, and this one is no exception
He didn’t remove his own fat, though; he had 400ccs of fat removed from his body with liposuction, then asked if he could keep it
Source: New York Post
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The BBC says a seagull, nicknamed "Steven Seagull", has been stealing packets of chips from a convenience store in Dorset, England. The bird, who flies in when the shop doors open, has taken off with 30 bags in the past two months. The crafty seagull uses his beak to open the chips outside the store. He then enjoys them with his feathered friends. The shop manager, Stuart Harmer, has put up signs urging customers to close the door behind them to keep "Steven Seagull" out.
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NBC says a thief recently hid inside an Antioch, California JCPenney store before stealing $500,000 worth of jewelry. Surveillance footage shows the man smashing glass cases and fleeing with the stolen jewels. Cops have posted surveillance video of the man in hopes someone recognizes
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Main Street News says a Buford, Georgia man’s identity was recently stolen. The thief used the man’s identity to buy Viagra. The suspect listed a different phone number and was able to fill a prescription.
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Villages-News says a Summerfield, Florida man, named Patrick Faunce, was recently caught driving a golf cart to a Circle K despite having a revoked license. Faunce had marijuana and was taken into custody. His license has been revoked since 1999
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The NY Post says a Richmond, Indiana man recently put a lit firework inside a dryer. He then held the dryer door shut with both of his feet. Seconds later, the dryer exploded into a million parts. The man was sent tumbling backwards. Fire officials are warning against attempting dangerous acts like this.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized drugs from the same traveler twice in one week at the Seattle airport. The traveler was first caught on July 19 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with over 12 pounds of ketamine, two pounds of codeine, and nearly three ounces of GHB after arriving from Amsterdam. After posting bail, he was caught again trying to board a flight to London with over a half pound of ketamine. He was arrested and turned over to the Port of Seattle Police Department, who charged him with intent to distribute ketamine.