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Stranger-than-fiction stories, prehistoric surprises, housing market shifts — and the Viking chant that named your junk email folder.
Kick off your weekend with this mix of the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully useful. Whether you’re dealing with fossil frogs, grizzly reintroductions, or buyers still circling at 6.7%, this one’s got it all.
???? This Week’s Lineup:
???? Home sales are at 1995 levels — but buyers are stirring
???? Prehistoric sharks surface in a Kentucky cave
???? Octopuses build underwater condo communities
???? Coca-Cola’s sweet sugarcane shake-up
???? Sayings you use every day (with hilariously weird origins)
???? Kermit the fossil frog makes science adorable
???? California’s grizzly rewilding scheme — what could possibly go wrong?
???? The Monty Python sketch that gave us “spam”
????️ 1. Back to 1995 — But Buyers Are Stirring
Sales of new single-family homes dropped to their lowest June level since 1995, and condo sales are at their lowest since 1973. But the story doesn’t end there.
???? Buyer activity is warming up — HousingWire’s Logan Mohtashami reports:
“Purchase apps are up 16% from the seasonal low, and we’ve had 5 positive prints in the last 6 weeks.”
???? Market Outlook:
- Zillow predicts 2025 home sales will reach ~4.16 million
- NAR had projected up to 4.5 million, but that was based on 6.0% rates — with current rates at 6.7%, expect closer to 4.2 million
- Inventory is rising, giving buyers more choices and room to negotiate
???? Talking point:
“Interest may be high, but so is buyer curiosity. Acting now could mean better deals and less competition.”
???? Pro Tip for Agents:
Use this data to motivate buyers:
“We’re seeing application volume increase — serious buyers are getting ready to strike.”
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???? 2. Jaws Before the Dinosaurs: Ancient Sharks Found in Mammoth Cave
In Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave, scientists discovered two 12-foot fossilized sharks from over 325 million years ago — Troglocladodus trimblei and Glikmanius careforum. Their remains were sealed in limestone, preserving rarely fossilized cartilage structures.
???? Cool Cave Fact:
Swimming is not allowed inside Mammoth Cave. While the Green River runs nearby, strong currents and hidden hazards keep this wonder walkable — not swimmable.
???? 3. Welcome to Octopolis: Underwater Real Estate With a View
In coastal Australia, scientists documented over 20 octopuses living together in Octopolis and Octlantis — using tools, arranging rocks, sharing space, and even throwing shells at each other.
Far from being solitary, these cephalopods are now considered social builders.
Yes, even octopuses have neighbors they wish would move.
???? Cephalopod HOA Rules (probably):
- One shell per den
- No throwing debris during arguments
- BYO camouflage
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???? 4. Sweet Moves: Coca-Cola’s Sugarcane Shake-Up
In a fizzy twist on American tradition, Coca-Cola is replacing high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with real U.S.-grown sugarcane in select markets across the country. Why does this matter? Because it’s about a lot more than soda.
???? Out With Corn, In With Cane
For decades, U.S. sodas have been sweetened with HFCS because it’s cheaper to produce thanks to corn subsidies. But now, Coca-Cola is testing a return to sugarcane — the original sweetener used before the 1980s. It’s already the norm in countries like Mexico and much of Europe.
???????? Why Now?
- Nostalgia sells: Americans love “throwback” flavors. Think glass bottles, retro logos, and that crisp cane sugar taste.
- Farm pressure: Sugarcane growers in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas have pushed for greater demand and market share.
- Health halo: While sugarcane isn’t healthy, it carries less baggage than HFCS, which has long been blamed for rising obesity and diabetes rates.
- Brand differentiation: Pepsi has long had “Real Sugar” options — now Coke wants in on the premium perception.
???? Economic Ripple Effect
- Could increase demand for domestic sugarcane and revive jobs in rural communities
- Might push prices up slightly — cane sugar costs more than HFCS — but buyers may not mind paying for that nostalgic sparkle
- Smaller boutique soda brands already use cane sugar, so this move could shake up competition
???? Real vs Fake Sweet: Taste Test Alert
People describe cane sugar Coke as “crisper,” “less syrupy,” and with a more balanced aftertaste. Try both side-by-side and see what your palate says.
???? Client Gift Idea:
Retro glass-bottle Cokes with cane sugar — grab a case from a specialty store or local bottler. Add a handwritten note:
“Sweet deals and sweet drinks — here’s to the real thing.”
Bonus points if you include a bottle opener and a nostalgic Coke ad printout from the 1950s.
???? 5. Say What? The Wild Origins of Everyday Phrases You Still Use
Weird history hides in your everyday language:
???? “What’s your monthly nut?” — Carnival travelers had the wheel nut removed until they paid rent.
???? “Piss poor” — Families sold urine for income. No chamber pot? You were too poor to piss in a pot.
???? “Close but no cigar” — Carnival games once offered cigars as prizes.
????️ “Sleep tight” — Beds were supported by ropes that had to be tightened.
???? “Bite the bullet” — Pre-anesthesia, soldiers bit down during surgery.
???? “Mad as a hatter” — Hat makers were poisoned by mercury used in felt.
???? “Throw in the towel” — From boxing: when a fighter’s trainer wanted to stop the fight, they’d literally toss a towel into the ring to signal surrender.
???? “Cat’s out of the bag” — In medieval markets, sellers would scam buyers by swapping a piglet for a cat in a sack. If the cat escaped, the con was exposed — the secret was out.
???? Bottom Line:
From boxing rings to medieval scams, the sayings we toss around have strange (and often hilarious) backstories.
????️♂️ Phrase Party Game:
Pick one phrase from above and quiz your clients, kids, or colleagues. Bonus points for the funniest wrong answer.
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???? 6. Kermitops: The Fossil Frog That Looks Just Like Kermit
A newly named fossil, Kermitops gratus, is a 270-million-year-old proto-amphibian with big round eyes and a wide “smile” — enough for scientists to name it after Kermit the Frog.
Discovered in Texas in 1984 and finally identified in 2024, this fossil helps fill a gap in amphibian evolution.
Muppets meet science. ????
???? As Kermit might say:
“It’s not easy being green — or 270 million years old.”
???? Fun Friday Challenge:
Can you find a rock or fossil that looks like a cartoon character? Send us your best!
???? 7. What Could Go Wrong? California Wants to Rewild 1,000+ Grizzly Bears
In a move straight out of a Jurassic Park prequel, conservation groups want to bring back 1,183 grizzly bears to California — a species not seen in the state since 1924.
???? The Plan:
- Grizzlies would be reintroduced to wild regions like the Sierra Nevada and Northern California forests
- Translocated from Yellowstone, Montana, or Wyoming
- Long-term recovery project with a 10-year, $30M+ budget
- Bears would arrive in small groups to minimize disruption (and, we assume, surprise)
???? The Pitch:
Advocates say grizzlies restore ecosystems, support Native tribal connections, and fulfill California’s symbolic state bear legacy.
Critics say… have you met a grizzly?
???? Concerns Include:
- Human-bear conflicts (hikers, ranchers, campers — you’re all on notice)
- Habitat fragmentation in California’s increasingly busy wildlands
- No formal state plan yet — just a bold vision and a giant bear-shaped dream
???? Agent Talking Point:
“If you think rural listings are hard to sell now, wait until the disclosures include ‘bear crossing zone’ and ‘occasional growling at dusk.’”
???? New Addendum Ideas:
☐ Earthquake risk
☐ Floodplain
☐ Potential apex predator migration route
???? 8. Spam, Spam, Spam! Monty Python Gave Us the Word for Junk Email
You know the word spam — but did you know it was born from a British comedy sketch involving canned meat and singing Vikings?
????♂️ The Scene (1970):
In a classic Monty Python’s Flying Circus sketch, a couple tries to order a meal at a diner, but the menu is overwhelmed by Spam (the meat). As they protest, a chorus of Vikings begins chanting:
“Spam, spam, spam, spam… lovely Spam!”
???? Enter the Internet:
In the early days of online forums and chat rooms, users started calling repetitive, unwanted messages “spam” — because they were just like that sketch: annoying, constant, and impossible to shut off.
???? Fun Fact:
The term became so widespread that by the mid-1990s, it officially referred to junk email — and Monty Python is now part of digital history.
???? Agent Icebreaker:
Hosting a tech-phobic seller? Break the ice with:
“Did you know the reason we call it spam is literally because of Monty Python and canned meat?”
???? That’s a Wrap!
From octopus HOAs to cola nostalgia, fossil frogs to apex predators — and now Viking chants to email filters — this week proves that you just can’t make this stuff up.
???? Feeling like a fossil in this market?
Let’s shake off the dust and talk strategy.
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Until next time — may your emails be read, your listings be strong, and your inbox be mercifully Viking-free. ????
