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This Isn’t a Baseball. It’s a Potato!
One catcher’s prank is still the stuff of legend nearly 40 years later.
Oct 2 • Joey Held

September 2026

Ice (Cream), Ice (Cream), Baby
Grab your cones, because we’re slinging some sweet treats.
Sep 25 • Joey Held
Wait a Minute, This Sounds Like Rock And/Or Roll
*Pause for an out-of-control guitar solo*
Sep 18 • Joey Held
Roselle, the September 11 Guide Dog
An incredible story of love on the darkest day in U.S. history.
Sep 11 • Joey Held
Can You Hear Me Now?
The very first cell phone call involved a heated rivalry.
Sep 4 • Joey Held

August 2026

How Do You Feel About Ranch Dressing?
If you’re not ready to answer now, Alaska ‘gain later.
Aug 28 • Joey Held
How Pine Cones Know When Rain is Coming
These little things are packed with predictive power.
Aug 14 • Joey Held
This Is How We Do It
Who's your favorite Jordan?
Aug 7 • Joey Held

July 2026

Don't Be Afraid to Let 'Er Rip
Leslie Nielsen with some wise parting words.
Jul 31 • Joey Held
The Hawaiian Fish That Can Scale Waterfalls
Thanks to some unique evolutionary traits, these fish can get vertical.
Jul 24 • Joey Held
What's Your Type?
Perhaps you can model it after this famous author.
Jul 17 • Joey Held
Rat-a-Tat Tat
What's in a name? Let's find out!
Jul 10 • Joey Held
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