Social media app once called Picaboo

Which social media platform was originally named Picaboo? Was it … A.) Instagram, B.) Snapchat, C.) Twitter or D.) Pinterest?

The answer: B.) Snapchat. It launched in 2011 for iPhone only as Picaboo. It worked about the same — you could send photos that disappeared after being viewed — but they ditched the name for Snapchat in September of that year.

Tags: apps, Instagram, Picaboo, Pinterest, Snapchat, social media, X (Twitter)


Dolphins 'smile' to signal play

New research shows bottlenose dolphins “smile” at each other to signal playtime. In science speak, it’s a “prolonged open-mouth expression,” and it only happens when their friends are in view — never in other contexts. The video is adorable.

Green Day is going all out: To celebrate their “Dookie” album’s 30th anniversary, the California punk rock band has released “demastered” versions of their songs played on some hilariously inconvenient formats, including “Pulling Teeth” on a toothbrush, “Chump” on a Teddy Ruxpin and “Welcome to Paradise” on a Game Boy cartridge. The promo vid is amazing.

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10 million 

Pickleball players across the U.S. in the last year. And now there’s a turf war brewing since tennis is hot again. About 10% of tennis courts have been repurposed for pickleball. Careful … someone might raise a racket the next time you’re playing.

'Juror #2' trailer (2024) feat. Nicholas Hoult, Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood’s 94 and still directing. The trailer just dropped for his newest film, “Juror #2.” It’s a courtroom thriller. (I know, shocker.) Looks good! My goal is to be like Clint when I’m 94!

Johns Hopkins University via DailyMail.co.uk
Johns Hopkins University via DailyMail.co.uk

Can you spot the T within 10 seconds? It says a lot about your ability to focus.

10K Japanese character vs. running man
Amber Reeves | Komando.com, © Krupal Ghori | Dreamstime.com
Amber Reeves | Komando.com, © Krupal Ghori | Dreamstime.com

No one knows for sure, but 10,000 steps per day might be the suggested standard based on the Japanese character for 10,000. Looks like someone running or walking to me.

A text exchange with my son, Ian, 10 years ago today.

This is me in Tennessee. I was about 10 when I did a full circle over the bar because the boys dared me. That’s how I lost my front tooth, so the one you see is fake!

I made this using ChatGPT. For my next piece? I’m drawing a blank.

You have gotta be kitten me.