☀️ Awesome Things, Volume 183: Oasis Rumor and a Sad Stat
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The Gallagher brothers are reviving Oasis. Here's a look at their decades-long feud
Fifteen years after Oasis imploded, the dueling brothers at the heart of the beloved British band have confirmed fans' far-fetched dreams of a reunion tour.
The Gallaghers, the only constant members of the band's ever-changing lineup, became known for their splashy antics onstage and across the tabloid pages — as well as their own deepening rivalry.
Speaking of Brothers, Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast deal with Amazon reportedly worth more than $100 million
The Kelce brothers have signed a new deal with Amazon's Wondery for distribution of their "New Heights" podcast, and it's worth more than $100 million over three years. [That’s a lot of Wawa hoagies for Jason and a ton of flowers Travis’ GF T Swift.]
Australia’s New Right to Disconnect Law Allows Workers to Ignore Calls and Emails After Hours
Australians can now legally ignore unreasonable after-hours work calls and emails under new government legislation that came into effect on Monday, drawing criticism from business groups.
[Didn’t take any law for me to enact this, I’ve been doing it for yearrrsss!]
Why do cats hate closed doors?
Part of it is that cats are curious and have a fear of missing out (FOMO)
Morocco reveals a look at the world's biggest football stadium
The Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco, is projected to be the world's largest football stadium, with a 115,000 seat capacity - just in time for the African nation to joint host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
There are only around 630 Mister Softee trucks remaining
Once, there were more than 2,000 Mister Softee trucks in 38 states during the company’s peak in the 1960s. Now, there are only around 630 Mister Softee trucks looping around neighborhoods and parks in 21 states.
From the Twittersphere
🐦 Forgotten slang from 1991 [some things are meant to be forgotten…]
🐦 Happy would-be 65th birthday to Tony Soprano from Christopher, Silvio, Richie, Livia, Junior and little Carmine [This guy nails ALL the impressions]
🐦 This machine dispenses change, but not in the way you might expect.
🐦 Pearl Jam singing names on LinkedIn.
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