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🧠 Boy Whose IQ is the Same as Einstein Joins Mensa to Make Some Friends

🧠 Boy Whose IQ is the Same as Einstein Joins Mensa to Make Some Friends

Yannick Morin
February 02, 2024

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🗓️ So, today's date, February 2nd, has a cool little quirk – it's Groundhog Day in the United States! This is the day when folks wait to see if a groundhog sees its shadow. According to folklore, if the groundhog sees its shadow because the weather is clear, it means we're in for six more weeks of winter. But if it doesn't see its shadow because it's cloudy, spring is supposed to arrive early. It's a quirky tradition with roots in a German legend, and it's celebrated in various towns, but most famously in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog, being the star of the show. Kinda funny how a little critter gets all this attention for a weather forecast, right?

🧠 Boy Whose IQ is the Same as Einstein Joins Mensa to Make Some Friends

12-year-old child genius Cyrus Leung earned a 160 IQ score in the official Mensa test – SWNS

Here's the scoop: A 12-year-old genius named Cyrus Leung, rocking an IQ of 160 (yep, that's Einstein territory), joined Mensa to find like-minded buddies. Originally from Hong Kong and now in the UK, Cyrus aced the Mensa test, just shy of the top score by two points. His dad thought it'd be a great way for Cyrus to connect with peers sharing his interests in science, math, and piano. Cyrus, who was a bit nervous about the test especially since he forgot his watch, ended up super proud of his achievement. Mensa, by the way, is this global high-IQ club where brainy folks gather to exchange ideas and engage in intellectual activities. It's all about bringing together smart cookies from over 100 countries to maximize their potential. (Source)

🐾 Pennsylvania family reunites with lost cat after multi-car crash in Minnesota

Becca Huss was reunited with her beloved cat, who is named Roo, on Jan. 30. (Becca Huss)

Imagine this: a Pennsylvania family's cat, Roo, gets lost for over three weeks after a multi-car crash in Minnesota. Despite the chaos of the accident and the freezing temperatures, the family never gave up hope. With the help of a kind-hearted stranger named Matt and a vigilant community, Roo was found wandering in Monticello, a bit underweight and missing a tooth, but otherwise okay. The reunion was emotional, healing the family's hearts and bringing them some much-needed closure after the accident. It's a touching reminder of the resilience of pets and the kindness of strangers. (Source)

💎 Recycling plant employees find diamond ring that was accidentally thrown away

Melanie Harper (right) poses with two of the Public Works employees who helped to find her lost wedding ring. (City of Greenville)

Here's a feel-good story for you: Melanie Harpe, from Greenville, South Carolina, accidentally tossed her diamond wedding band into a recycling bin. Panicked but hopeful, she reached out to the city's public works, not really expecting much. But the employees decided to literally dig in for a treasure hunt. After sifting through tons of recycling, they struck gold (well, white gold) by finding her ring. It's like a modern-day urban fairy tale, proving not all heroes wear capes – some wear gloves and sort through recycling! (Source)

✨ Quote of the day

"Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you." - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)

✨Chart of the day

2024 U.S. Clean Electricity Outlook (Source)

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📰 Want to know what else is going down in this Wild World of ours?

‘Pineapple Express’ sweeps California as an atmospheric river fuels storms and floods the state (Source)
Prosecutors weigh perjury charge for ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg over civil fraud trial testimony (Source)
Meta posts sharp profit, revenue increase in Q4 thanks to cost cuts and advertising rebound (Source)

🎭 Yo, peeps! Time for the joke of the day!

Source: Google Images

📸 Feast Your Eyes on Today's Stunning Snapshot Series: The Ever-Gorgeous Jennifer Lopez

Oh, Jennifer Lopez has had quite the journey, but here's a fun tidbit: did you know she started her career as a backup dancer on the popular comedy television show "In Living Color" before she hit it big in the music and film industry? Yeah, before "Jenny from the Block" became a global superstar and before her roles in movies like "Selena" and "Maid in Manhattan," she was shaking it on the small screen. It's pretty cool how she went from dancing in the background to becoming a front-and-center powerhouse in entertainment, showcasing her talents as a singer, actress, and even a businesswoman. Talk about climbing the ladder to success!

Let's get right back to the main event we've all been waiting for: those smoking hot Jennifer Lopez Instagram pictures!