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In this episode of Simple Joe for Friday, November 14th, 2025, I kick things off with a wild little bit of history about the very first vending machine from ancient Egypt and Hero of Alexandria, then bring you along for the ride as we check the weather in New York City, Cincinnati back home, and right here in chilly, rainy Chester, England while I prep for my next stop in Madrid. I celebrate birthdays for King Charles III, Condoleezza Rice, Yanni, Adam Gilchrist, and Cory Michael Smith, then walk through a handful of meaningful and quirky observances like World Diabetes Day, International Girls Day, National Seat Belt Day, Pickle Day, National American Teddy Bear Day, and National Bundt Day. From there, we have some fun with Friday’s Top 10 List: the Top 10 Things That Prove You’re Old — everything from making sound effects when you stand up, to injuring yourself sleeping, to that soul-crushing moment when your favorite songs show up on the oldies station. I wrap up by inviting you to share where you see yourself on the list and reminding you, as always, that memories are better than stuff.

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