Aaron Judge

History was made Wednesday night when Yankee slugger Aaron Judge tied the American League record of 61 home runs set by Roger Maris back in 1961. "Getting a chance to tie Roger Maris," Judge said, "you dream about that kind of stuff, it's unreal." The record-matching home run came from a full-count pitch in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, which soared over the left-field fence. The Yankees star now has six games remaining to hit No. 62 and become the American League's home run king. 

Wheel of Fortune

This longtime game show has been a staple of American television since it first debuted in 1975. Wheel of Fortune was originally hosted by Chuck Woolery, and the show’s premise was not exactly what it is today. In its first iteration, Wheel of Fortune was known as Shopper's Bazaar. The program revolved around contestants solving the puzzles and using their winnings to purchase items available from the set. Simply put, the show didn't work. The name was changed to Wheel of Fortune, and Pat Sajak took over as the host in 1981. 

Dart Score

On a standard dartboard, the maximum score is triple 20, which is worth 60 points, since the inner narrow ring is worth three times the normal score (the little red area halfway between the number 20 and the bullseye).

A spherical target known as a dartboard is the object of the competitive sport of darts, in which two or more players throw tiny, sharp-pointed darts with their bare hands.

There are certain defined spots on the board that may be struck to gain points, but unlike other sports like archery, these areas are dispersed over the board and do not follow the rule that scores increase toward the center of the board. The name "darts" currently often refers to a conventional game with a certain board design and set of rules, despite the fact that there are several identical games utilizing diverse boards and regulations.

Darts are a popular pub game as well as a professional shooting sport. Darts is commonly played in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, and recreationally enjoyed around the world.

 

John Hancock

John Hancock was an American Founding Father and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As president of the Continental Congress, Hancock is credited as the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, and is remembered for his large and stylish signature, so much so that the term John Hancock became a nickname for one's signature. According to legend, Hancock boldly inscribed his name so the English king would not need his glasses to read it. 

Patagonia

 

 

The billionaire founder of Patagonia has given his company away to help fight the climate crisis. Rather than selling the company, Yvon Chouinard, his wife and two adult children have transferred their ownership of Patagonia, valued at about $3 billion, to a trust and a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating climate change. Chouinard, who started the outdoor apparel brand almost 50 years ago, wrote, "We needed to find a way to put more money into fighting the crisis." Patagonia's website now reads, "Earth is now our only shareholder."

 

Grasse, France

 

Grasse is the only sub-prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region on the French Riviera.

Since the end of the 18th century, the perfume business in Grasse has been thriving. The global capital of perfume, Grasse, is the epicenter of the French fragrance industry. To detect between more than 2,000 different scents, many "noses" have received training or have lived in Grasse. More than two thirds of France's natural aromas are produced in Grasse. Over 600 million euros are made annually by this sector. The micro-climate in Grasse particularly supported the flower cultivation sector. Warm weather and enough inland distance provide protection from the sea air. Due to its position in the hills and the 1860 building of the Siagne canal for irrigation reasons, there is a plenty of water. The settlement is 12 miles from the coast and 1,148 feet above sea level. The Moors introduced jasmine, a crucial component of many fragrances, to southern France in the 16th century. Currently, Grasse harvests 27 tonnes of jasmine yearly. In Grasse, there are several historic "parfumeries," including Galimard, Molinard, and Fragonard, each of which offers tours and a museum.

Mark David Chapman

 

Answer: Mark David Chapman, the man who shot and killed John Lennon in 1980, was denied parole for the 12th time last week. Chapman, who is serving a 20-years-to-life sentence, has sought parole every two years since 2000, when he was first eligible. He'll remain imprisoned for at least two more years, when he'll be eligible to seek parole again. On December 8, 1980, Chapman shot Lennon with a .38-caliber handgun, firing five shots and hitting Lennon in the back four times. Hours earlier, he'd asked the former Beatle to autograph a copy of the album "Double Fantasy," recorded with wife Yoko Ono.