A man from Queensland, Australia is alive thanks to an incredible chain of events that began with his dog’s bark.  He collapsed from cardiac arrest outside, but his dog’s persistent barking alerted workers at a nearby store.  Then a driver passing by and his off-duty paramedic neighbor joined in on the rescue effort.

Gold is one of the most valuable things on Earth, along with printer ink, movie theater popcorn, and whatever is in the hotel minibar. 

But now, there’s a new thing to add to the list:  COW GALLSTONES.

And that’s not a joke.  Cow gallstones have become one of the world’s most valuable commodities . . . and are literally worth their weight in gold.

They have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to treat all sorts of things . . . including hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological conditions like strokes and unconsciousness.

The demand for gallstones is now higher than ever before, and so is their price.

According to the “Wall Street Journal”, last year, the price of cow gallstones rose to $5,800 per ounce.  The price of gold is around $5,200 per ounce.

It seems like there are a TON of cows, so why are cow gallstones rare?

The chances of cows forming gallstones increases with age, but most slaughterhouses around the world “prefer to slaughter cattle at younger ages to improve agricultural efficiency.”

In fact, cow gallstone smuggling and robbery have become a thing in Brazil . . . where armed criminals are attacking cattle farms to steal the animals and any gallstones they can find.  Then, they sell them on the black market.

Actor Robert Carradine from “Revenge of the Nerds” and “Lizzie McGuire” died yesterday at the age of 71.  His brother Keith says Robert took his own life after struggling with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.

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A woman in the L.A. area is upset because a food delivery robot went rogue, and messed up her garden.  She chased after it “like a crazy person,” but it didn’t care.  The company later said they’d reimburse her.

A bunch of Florida seniors got into a pickle-BRAWL on Sunday.  It started over an argument about someone stepping in the “kitchen” during a game.  A 63-year-old guy allegedly called a woman the C-WORD, then hit her husband with a pickleball paddle, punched another guy in the nose, and pushed a 70-year-old woman to the ground.  Around 20 people were involved.

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A six-year-old girl in Pittsburgh named Pim has sold over 100,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies this year . . . the most ever sold in a single season.

If you’ve ever wished that a buddy could smell your farts, and provide you with an analysis on your gut bacteria . . . well, technology is about to become your best friend.

Scientists have developed “smart underwear” . . . or a wearable sensor that can clip onto your underwear, and monitor gut bacteria activity . . . by “measuring the hydrogen gas in your flatulence.”

And it can even do this on-the-go!  A battery charge can last up to a week.

Researchers say the device detects dietary changes with 95% accuracy, and it has revealed that the average person passes gas 32 times daily . . . far more than the 10 to 20 times people typically self-report.

There’s a lot of variance, though.  In their studies, on any given day, a person might fart as little as four times, while others can pass gas up to 60 TIMES in one day.  (Especially during chili season.)

This sensor wouldn’t be something we’d ALL toss into our tighty-whities, but scientists are excited because the current options for studying gut bacteria are very limited . . . and this could help diagnose digestive issues. 

Anyone else look at this as a Fart Challenge?

The price of a 30-second Super Bowl ad has hit an all-time high of $10 million.  NBC says they charged an average of $8 million, but a “handful” of slots were sold for more than $10 million.

Here’s a round-up of some of the best ads:

 As usual, you can bet on just about anything related to the Super Bowl.  Here are 10 of the weirdest prop bets you can make:

1.  Will Seattle attempt a pass from New England’s 1-yard line?  It’s about 90% certain this will NOT happen.  The last time the Seahawks played the Patriots, Seattle tried this instead of running the ball, and it cost them the game.

2.  Will a Patriots linebacker catch a pass?  It’s about 94% certain this WON’T happen, either.  But it’s an interesting bet, because Pats coach Mike Vrabel caught touchdowns in TWO Super Bowls as a linebacker for the team.

3.  Will Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs propose to Cardi B after the game?  It’s only 9% likely.

4.  What celebrity Patriots fan will be shown on camera first?  Mark Wahlberg is the favorite, at 25%.  He’s followed by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, John Cena, and John Krasinski.

5.  Which Bay Area landmark will be shown first, the Golden Gate Bridge or Alcatraz Island? The safe bet is the bridge, at 91%. There’s only about a 15% probability it’ll be Alcatraz.

6.  Will Bad Bunny expose a nipple during the Halftime Show?  That’s 81% LIKELY.

7.  What song will Bad Bunny start the Halftime Show with?  The odds-on favorite is “Titi Me Pregunto”, at 67%.

8.  What color liquid will be poured on the winning coach?  The classic bet.  Orange and Blue are tied at 30%.

9.  Will the official viewership of the game be over or under 118.5 million?  The smart money is on OVER . . . which is 58% likely.

10.  Who will the MVP mention first in his speech?  You can’t go wrong with God.  He . . . or she . . . is 75% likely to be first.  Teammates are second, and the city and/or its fans are third.

This is a nostalgic kick to the crotch for anyone who made lemonade pre-millennium . . . Minute Maid announced they’re discontinuing their frozen canned juices. They’ve been taking up space in our freezers for 80 years.