February 6, 2025

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg complained to staff about his statements leaking to the press. Reports say he and his staff have come an understanding: “How about I become rich and you shut y’holes—understood?” (404 Media)

Business Insider covers the rise of friendship apps, like 222, signaling a shift toward real-life connections. The game-changer’s upsides: interactions more relaxed than dating, texts that can be unreturned for weeks, and open-bottom popcorn tubs—friendship with bene… upsides. (Business Insider)

A man on Reddit said he met a stranger who happened to both look like him and even wear the same jacket. He swore they don’t share the same dad but come from 2 moms … and one intense scissor technique. (Reddit)

In Alabama, a baby born at Krispy Kreme was supplied a year’s worth of doughnuts by the company. Touched by the event involving the words “Alabama” and “Krispy Kreme,” the makers of SAW offered a free foot cutting. (The Guardian)

Former President Biden signed with Creative Artists Agency, which represents celebrities. Unknown to many, Biden’s ties to showbusiness predate the industry. Back then, Jurassic Park was a prediction.

Bonus 1

He starred in the first version of Pinocchio, but was already too old to play Geppetto, so he played the wooden puppet—as in, the tree before Pinocchio.

Bonus 2

People were selfish in those days, Me too didn’t exist: it was Me II.

Bonus 3

Marvel’s blockbuster was Sediment Man.

Bonus 4

President Biden wasn’t around during slavery; slavery was around him.

Bonus 5

Tom Hanks was in the singular.

Bonus 6

Back then, people only died, never lived.

Bonus 7

Even then, Morgan Freeman looked 50.

(BBC)

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