Tim Phillips Show, 3/31/26

A new survey by the toilet roll brand Cushelle reveals that 60% of people have had a "Eureka moment" on the toilet. Other findings: 

- 50% of people believe the bathroom is a more creative environment than the office.

- 40% of people have made a crucial life choice while in the bathroom (6% wanting children, -4% proposing, 9% getting a dog) 

- 74% of people regularly escape to the bathroom for peace and quiet

- 19% of people have come up with a brilliant work idea while in the bathroom 

- 18% of people have decided to eat healthier on the toilet

Two For Tuesday:

BEAT IT -    MICHAEL JACKSON,    RIFFKORE

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Whether you’ll still be working for decades or you’re counting down the days until your last on the job, it’s never too soon to start thinking about retirement. For some people, the dream of living out their golden years comes with a relocation, so what’s the best place to retire? That’s what new research from The Motley Fool talked to thousands of retirees about.

The site surveyed 2-thousand retired Americans to find out what matters most to them at this stage.
It reveals their top preferences are quality of life (31%), healthcare access and quality (15%), housing affordability (13%), crime and safety (12%), weather and climate (12%), state and local taxes (11%), and non-housing affordability (6%).
These factors were used to determine the best places to retire nationwide.
The top three were all in Florida, with Fort Lauderdale landing at number one.
It gets a high score of 78 for quality of life and an 88 for climate, thanks to its average of 264 sunny days a year. But it can be pricey, leading to a cost of living score of 64 and tax score of 62.
The Top 10 Best Places To Retire In The U.S. For 2026

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida
Quincy, Florida
Cleveland, Ohio
Little Rock, Arkansas
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Miami, Florida
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Source: USA Today

Tim's News You Can't Use 

The Daily Mail says a recently released University of Nicosia study found that becoming a parent provides no boost to one's wellbeing. Researchers studied 5,000 people in 10 countries. They found that parents were no happier than non-parents and overall life satisfaction was similar. They noted that parenthood can lower relationship satisfaction due to costs and stress.
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Well, we should have seen this coming. According to a new study, there is a link between nicotine vaping and cancer. Researchers analyzed data from the past decade or so and found that e-cigarettes mess with DNA and damage cells in a way that can lead to lung and mouth cancers. More research is needed, but health officials are already getting the message out that vaping isn't the safe alternative to cigarettes as everyone once thought it was.
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What’s the hardest thing for people to do on vacation? Apparently … doing nothing. Yep, seems chilling out and “doing nothing” on vacation is actually hard for a lot of people. A new survey found that more than half of travelers say they don’t really know how to stop being busy — even when they’re supposed to be relaxing. Many admit they feel guilty just sitting around, and nearly half say they get stressed when they’re not actively doing something. Seems we’re addicted to being busy. The survey found the average person uses the phrase “I’m busy” nearly 300 times a year, with 30% saying it as often as daily. And nearly 20% of those surveyed said that they can’t remember the last time they cleared their mind. 
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If you thought Easter candy was just for kids, think again. A new survey from Ferrero found that two‑thirds of adults say they deserve an Easter basket just as much as children do. In fact, 70% of adults say Easter is prime time for everyone — grown‑ups included — to indulge in candy. More than a third of adults admit they’ve secretly eaten their kids’ Easter candy, and some even compete to grab eggs first. Peanut butter candy tops adult wish lists, and yes, most people still eat chocolate bunnies ears-first. 
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BBC News says Cadbury unveiled the world's largest Mega Mini Easter Egg yesterday in England. The Mega Mini Egg is 27.5 inches, weighs 121 pounds, and is encased in a pastel-pink sugar shell.  It took two days to make.
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Island hopping in Hawaii is getting a high-tech upgrade as Mokulele Airlines prepares to launch the first all-electric commercial flights as early as next year. The battery-powered planes are a perfect fit for the state's short, 20-minute commutes, where traditional jet fuel is both expensive and loud. Much like an electric car, these planes have fewer moving parts to break down, promising a quieter, more reliable, and eco-friendly way to get from island to island. The company hopes to start moving cargo within about nine months — and then ramp up to including passengers on the flights.
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A lightning-fast art heist in Parma, Italy, saw four masked thieves snatch over $10-million worth of masterpieces, including works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse, from a museum in just three minutes. The group forced their way into the Magnani-Rocca Foundation villa, grabbed the paintings from an upstairs room, and escaped through the gardens, even abandoning a fourth target after setting off alarms. Authorities say the operation appeared highly coordinated, and Italy’s national police are now combing through surveillance footage to track the suspects. The stolen pieces, including a Renoir valued at nearly $7-million alone, have turned the daring robbery into a major international art crime investigation.
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What kind of world are we living in where you can’t take your sheep to the hotel? Four sheep were stolen from a Holiday Inn parking lot on the northwest side of Indianapolis. According to police, a livestock trailer carrying the four animals, including a small all-white lamb, was taken from the hotel at 230 Intech Commons Drive. The silver trailer was valued at around $65,000, with the sheep worth an additional $30,800. The truck pulling the trailer was recovered, but the trailer and sheep remained missing at the time of the initial report. Good news followed, however: the owners later posted on Facebook that the trailer and all four sheep had been found alive and in good health.
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The NY Post says a Lexington, Kentucky, man who won a $167.3 million Powerball jackpot was recently arrested on second-degree burglary charges after a weekend break-in. James Farthing is accused of snatching $12,000 in cash from a home and fleeing in his black Porsche. This is his third arrest since he won the jackpot nearly a year ago. Farthing has a long criminal history dating back to his teens.