What the zipper was originally called

 The zipper was originally called the " hookless fastener."

The jello

 The jello hasn't set yet sometimes;the concrete hasn't hardened;we do not know in which direction the situation is going.

Competition

 Some people blow the doors off the competition.

Peanuts

 Peanuts are moderately high in oxalates.

Stockfish in Norway

 Norway is especially famous for dried fish called stockfish.For more than 1,000 years,Norwegians have air-dried cod in the cold coastal climate,making it one of the country's oldest traditional foods 

Fear of trusting others

 Pisanthrophobia(noun)-a fear or deep difficulty in trusting others because of past experiences of betrayal,hurt ,or disappointment.

A song from Dolly Parton that I love

 I'm Running Out Of Love -song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Dolly Parton that I like

 I'm a Drifter -song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Ronnie Dove that I love

 If I Love To Be A Hundred -song by Ronnie Dove.

Full stop

 Point final,point barre-words for full stop in French.

A song from Dolly Parton that I like

 When The Sun Goes Down Tomorrow -song by Dolly Parton.

A country song that I like

 Love And Learn -song by Dolly Parton.

Streets that I walked on Tuesday, September 1,2026

 On Tuesday, September 1,2026,I got off at Snowdon metro .

          Then I walked the entire length of Dornal Avenue that runs from Victoria Street to Westbury Avenue, for the first time in my life.After that I walked along the entire length of Fulton Street from Victoria Street to Westbury Avenue,for the first time in my life.Dornal Avenue and Fulton Street are just north of Snowdon metro and run parallel to Queen Mary road.Both Dornal Avenue and Fulton Street have nice houses, mansions,multiplexes and a few apartment buildings.These two streets are very residential.

                    Then I walked down Chemin Circle a bit from Queen Mary Road.I happened to them walk along all of tiny rue Globert that's runs from rue Decarie to Chemin Circle ,for the first time in my life.Finally I took the 51 bus east on Queen Mary road to go home and got off on Laurier Avenue at the corner of Parc Avenue.

Another song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Responsibility-song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Fresh Out Of Forgiveness -song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Big Wind -song by Dolly Parton.

Nasturtium

 Nasturtium flowers are also commonly called Indian cress,monk's cress, Peruvian cress or Mexican cress.

A country song from Dolly Parton that I love

 False Eyelashes -song by Dolly Parton.

An unusual song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Puppy Love-song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Daddy Come And Get Me -song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Dolly Parton that I love

 You're Gonna Be Sorry-song by Dolly Parton.

Marine heatwaves

 The intensity and frequency of marine heat waves is accelerating as oceans absorb the excess heat from humanity's burning of fossil fuels.

A big band song that I love

 I've Got You Under My Skin-song by Al Goodman & His Big Band of Swing.

A song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Romeo -song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Dolly Parton that I love

 Time For Me To Fly-song from Dolly Parton.

A song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Down From Dover-song by Dolly Parton.

A song from 1984 that I like

 Metal Queen(1984)-song by Lee Aaron.

Iceland is sparsely populated

 The population of Iceland is only around 4,03,800 people in 2026, according to Worldometer.

A country song from Dolly Parton that I love

 Backwoods Barbie -song by Dolly Parton.

A song from 2024 that I like

 Fakes(2024)-song by Sunglaciers.

African proverb

 No matter how evil money is,Poverty is not holy.-African proverb 

The biggest goldfish ever caught

 Meet Carrot,the world's largest goldfish ever caught.It weighed over 30 kg (67lbs) and was caught by British angler Andy Hackett in Bluewater Lakes Fishery in Champagne,France in November 2022.

Another song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Robert -song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Just The Way I Am-song from Dolly Parton.

Another song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Fed Up With You -song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Evening Shade -song by Dolly Parton.

A country song from Dolly Parton that I like

 She Never Met A Man(She Didn't Like)-song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Alannah Myles that I like

 Love Is-song by Alannah Myles.

Birth name of singer Bobby Shafto

 British singer Bobby Shafto had a few hit songs in the  sixties.The birth name of Bobby Shafto was Robert Farrant.

A song from Cooper Brothers Band that I love

 I'll Know Her When I See Her-song by Cooper Brothers Band.

The surname Pilarz

 The surname Pilarz is of Polish origin and translates to "Sawyer" or "wood cutter."

An oldies song from the sixties that I love

 She's My Girl-song by Bobby Shafto.

A song from 1964 that I love

 It's A Cotton Candy World(1964)-song by Jerry Wallace.

A British oldies song from 1966 that I love

 Lonely Is As Lonely Does(1966)-song by Bobby Shafto.

About Bobby Shafto

 Bobby Shafto was a British pop singer famous during the early sixties.He sadly died in October 2025 at the age of 81.

An oldies song from Bobby Shafto that I love

 Love,Love,Love-song from Bobby Shafto.

A song from Bobby Shafto that I like

 Wonderful You-song by Bobby Shafto.

A song from Cliff Richard that I love

 Please Don't Tease-song by Cliff Richard and The Shadows.

Another song from Queen that I like

 Machines(or Back to Humans)-song by Queen.

A song from Queen that I like

 It's A Hard Life(1984)-song by Queen.

A song from 1984 from Queen that I love

 Man On The Prowl(1984)-song by Queen.

Another song from Depeche Mode that I love

 Master and Servant -song from Depeche Mode.

A song from Depeche Mode that I love

 Everything Counts-song by Depeche Mode.

A big band song that I love

 Sing,Sing,Song-song by Larry Green & His Orchestra.

A song from 1963 that I love

 Rosita(1963)-song from Trini Lopez.

A semi-obscure song from Trini Lopez that I love

 My Paraguaya-song by Trini Lopez.

Trini Lopez died of complications from COVID-19

 American singer Trini Lopez was born in Dallas,Texas on May 15,1937.He was of Mexican descent.

               Trini Lopez remained a lifelong bachelor and had no children.

       He died on August 11,2020 very sadly at age 83   in  Palm Springs, California after developing complications from COVID-19.

A song from 1958 that I like

 The Wizard(1958)-song by Jimmie Rodgers.

A song from 1959 that I like

 Rock On(1959)-song by Trini Lopez.

A song from 1959 that I like

 Jeronimo Stomp(1959)-song by Barry Darvell.

A song from Joe Dolan that I like

 Teresa(1969)-song by Joe Dolan.

A song from Verdelle Smith that I love

 Tar and Cement -song by Verdelle Smith.

A song from Joe Dolan that I love

 Tar and Cement (1967)-song by Joe Dolan.

A song from 1969 that I like

 Make Me An Island (1969)-song by Joe Dolan.

A song from Lee Hazlewood that I like

 The Girls In Paris -song by Lee Hazlewood.

Remy Shand

 Remy Shand is a Canadian R& B/soul singer born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 14,1977.

Billionaire entrepreneur died of cancer at only 43

 The billionaire owner of Only Fans was Leonid Radvinsky,a Ukrainian -American entrepreneur who bought the platform in 2018 and passed away from cancer in March 2026 at only the age of 43.

          His estimated net worth at death was $4.7 billion.He received $709 million in dividends  before dying at just 43 after battling cancer.

        A crazy reminder that you can spend your entire life building wealth ----- but you can't buy more time.

       Having a lot of wealth does not guarantee longevity.

Bobolo

 Bobolo is a traditional Cameroonian food  made from fermented,grated cassava wrapped in banana or plantain leaves and boiled or steamed into a dense stick.

Many mountains in Taiwan

 Taiwan has more than 250 mountains taller than 3,000 meters ,giving the island one of the highest densities of high mountains in the world despite its relatively small size.

The world population

 The world population is estimated at 8.3 billion people in August 2026.

             The world population reached eight billion on November 15,2022, according to official projections by the United Nations.

           The world population reached 7 billion on October 31,2011.

Steer

 Steer(noun)-a castrated male bovine raised for beef.

Monachopsis

 Monachopsis-the subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place.

A song from Dolly Parton that I like

 He's a Go Getter -song by Dolly Parton.

An instrumental song from Claude Vasori that I like Vasori

 Dansez Madison -song by Claude Vasori et son orchestre.

A song from Benny Goodman that I like

 Bugle Call Rag -song by Benny Goodman.

Another song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Down On Music Town-song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Daddy's Working Boots -song by Dolly Parton.

A big band song from Bunny Berigan that I love

 'Deed I Do-song by Bunny Berigan.

A song from Enoch Light & The Light Brigade that I like

 A String Of Pearls -song by Enoch Light & The Light Brigade.

Another song from Dolly Parton that I love

 Don't Let It Trouble Your Mind-song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Dolly Parton that I love

 Little Bird -song from Dolly Parton.

A song from 1959 that I like

 Believe Me(1959)-song by The Royal Teens.

A song from 1958 that I love

 You Can't Stop Me From Dreaming(1958)-song by Robin Luke.

A beautiful song from 1969 that I love

 Gypsy,Joe And Me(1969)-song by Dolly Parton.

A song from 1962 that I love

 Oh Johnny(1962)-song from Janie Grant.

A novelty-type song from 1962 that I love

 That Greasy Kid Stuff(1962)-song from Janie Grant.

A song from Dolly Parton that I love

 Old Black Kettle -song from Dolly Parton.

Persian proverb

 A mirror does not reflect a broken heart.-Persian proverb

It cools body temperature

 A cucumber cools body temperature by 1 degree Celsius when eaten in hot weather.

To prevent a mirror from fogging

 Rubbing cucumber on a mirror prevents fogging completely.

An inspiring song from Dolly Parton that I love

 A Better Place To Live-song from Dolly Parton.

The world's largest wild donkey

 Tibet is home to the Kiang,the world's largest wild donkey.It survives on the Tibetan Plateau 's freezing windswept grasslands at elevations where few large animals can thrive.

A wide variety of landscapes in Taiwan

 Taiwan may be a small island,but its landscapes change dramatically in just a few hours,from tropical beaches and lush forests to deep gorges,high mountains,and volcanic terrain.

A song from 1958 that I like

 The Midnight Hour(1958)-song by Jim Sweeney.

A song from Jimmy Dean that I like

 The Cajun Queen-song by Jimmy Dean.

A song from Dolly Parton that I like

 Early Morning Breeze-song by Dolly Parton.

A sweet song from Neil Diamond that I love

 You're So Sweet Horseflies Keep Hangin' Round Your Face-song by Neil Diamond.

Retrophile

 Retrophile-Lover of old things.

A little known song from 1962 that I love

 The Answer To Everything (1962)-song by Del Shannon.

A song from 1961 that I like

 Ghost Train(1961)-song by Marty Robbins.

A song from Marty Robbins that I love

 Mother Knows Best -song from Marty Robbins.

An oldies song from Craig Douglas that I like

 Golden Girl-song from Craig Douglas.

A song from 1971 that I love

 Plain Jane Country(1971)-song by Roy Orbison.

An oldies song from Hayden Thompson that I love

Queen Bee -song by Hayden Thompson.

A song from 1959 that I love

 Don't Be Stuck Up(1959)-song by Paul Hampton.

A song from J.Balvin that I like

 Mi Gente-song by J.Balvin

T-shirt slogan I saw in the subway train in Montreal on August 28,2026

 In case I want pointless conversation 

I'll think of you.

An African proverb

 A lion never turns back for barking dogs.-African proverb 

African proverb

 Some of us have been through so much that even something good feels like a set up.-African proverb

African proverb

 A roaring lion catches no zebra.-African proverb

(Noise doesn't get the job done -action does).

Emptiholic

 Emptiholic (noun)-a person who enjoys being alone and finds comfort in quiet,empty spaces.

A song from the eighties that I like

 Nasty Girl-song by Vanity 6.

A song from 1960 that I like

 Quietly Bonkers(1960)-song by Bernard Cribbins.

Applejack

 Applejack is a strong, traditional American alcoholic spirit made from apples, usually enjoyed on its own,or mixed into classic cocktails.

         Applejack tastes like a dry,robust blend of baked apple,caramel,vanilla and oak,sitting somewhere between a light whiskey and a fruit brandy.

An obscure ditty from 1961that I like

 Slow Down Your Life (1961)-song by Jackie Dunham.

A song from Ernie Ashworth that I like

 My Love For You -song by Ernie Ashworth.

A song from Billie Joe Royal that I like

 Dark Glasses -song by Billie Joe Royal.

A song from 1958 that I love

 Stairway of Love(1958)-song by Marty Robbins.

A song by Dolly Parton that I like

 Two Doors Down -song by Dolly Parton.

A song from Dolly Parton that I love

 Applejack -song from Dolly Parton.

A song from 1967 that I simply love

 Dumb Blonde(1967)-song by Dolly Parton.

Mollywood

 Mollywood is the popular nickname for the Malayalam cinema industry based in the state of Kerala, India.

Lollywood

Lollywood is the nickname for the film industry in Pakistan, primarily based in the city of Lahore.

A lesser known song from Marty Robbins that I love

 Jeannie and Johnny -song by Marty Robbins.

A song from 1958 that I love

 Just Married(1958)-song from Marty Robbins.

A song from 1960 that I love

 It's A Night For Love(1960)-song by Rufus McKay.

A song from Dolly Parton that I love

 Love Is Like A Butterfly -song by Dolly Parton.

An oldies song about Seven Up that I love

 Seven Up And Icecream Soda(1961)-song by Don Carroll.

An obscure song from 1961 that I like

 Wishbone (1961)-song by Donnie Brooks.

A lesser known song from Gene Pitney that I love

 Aladdin's Lamp(1963)-song by Gene Pitney.

An obscure song from 1962 that I like

 Take It Like A Man (1962)-song by Gene Pitney.

A song by Payolas that I like

 Stuck In The Rain -song by Payolas.

Chronic traumatic encephelopathy

 Chronic traumatic encephelopathy(CTE) is a progressive brain disease linked to repeated head injuries and impacts.

           According to a report released in 2026 25% of ex-football players suffer from CTE.In the general population only about 1% of the population suffers from CTE.

A song from Remy Shand that I like

 The Way I Feel-song by Remy Shand.

A song from 2014 that I love

 Talking Body(2014)-song by Tove Lo.

            This song contains the lines

'Now if we're talking Body(Hey),

You got a perfect one

So put it on me(Hey)'

The longest-serving U.S. prisoner died

 Francis Clifford Smith,believed to be the longest-serving U.S.prisoner died at age 101 in Connecticut in June 2026.

        He survived eight scheduled executions and spent more than 70 years behind bars.

         His death sentence was eventually commuted to life in prison.

Coating for candies

 Shellac is used as a coating for candies.

Music vinyl records

 Music vinyl records are made of polyvinyl chloride;before polyvinyl chloride,vinyl records were made from shellac.

LP records

 LP records are long-playing records.

Women in Afghanistan

 Women have been pushed out of education and the workforce by the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2025;they have been sidelined from public life.

Girls in Afghanistan

 Girls in Afghanistan in 2026 can only study until they reach grade 6;if they want to study further they have to study in secret.

Finds joy in rainy weather

 Ombrophile (noun)-soneone who finds joy in rainy weather.

A song from Harry Styles that I like

 Sign Of The Times -song by Harry Styles.