Pepsi's reign as America's No 2 soda is over… According to new Data, for the first time ever, Dr. Pepper has replaced Pepsi as the second most popular soft drink in the country. The reigning #1 Champ? Coke.

- Heck… it’s so popular, they even serve it at the White House!

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Scientists have discovered that poor money management could signal Alzheimer’s disease.

- The Bad news is… It looks like Congress has got some real Memory Impairment Issues…

The Good News? Ukraine’s probably about to get another Big Check from Uncle Sam!!!

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A new study finds that chronically stressed Moms can help reverse the damaging metabolic effects of stress by engaging in regular sexual activity.

- Gosh… You don’t think their husbands had anything to do with funding this survey, do ya?

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A groundbreaking new study reveals that having kids may shorten a man’s life.

- Having had six of them myself… I don’t think this is true AT ALL. But it can sure FEEL like it sometimes… particularly during the TEENAGE years.

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Meanwhile, another new survey finds that 60% of Americans believe doing everyday chores such as yardwork, cleaning, and walking the dog can keep you fit.

- The one everyday chore that can actually help keep you fit that Americans DON’T believe will help? Working Out.

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An acoustic guitar played by John Lennon on one of the Beatles albums just sold at auction for $2.9 MILLION. The guitar was found in an attic in the UK after being 'lost' for over 50 years.

- Yoko Ono says if John were alive today he’d be glad the guitar was found but would be “unimpressed” by the money, saying… “Ob La Di, Ob La Da… Life Goes On”.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Wednesday!

-Dick