"Elsewhere" With Alan Spector 12-18-19

Here are Alan's "Elsewhere" stories from 12-18-19

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A secret Santa is paying for diners' meals at a Florida restaurant.

https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2019/12/16/cracker-barrel-patron-picks-up-checks-for-fellow-customers-twice-in-one-week--

What is the most popular toy in the nation? The Nerf gun.

https://abc7chicago.com/business/each-states-most-popular-holiday-toy-revealed/5761991/

And, finally, visitors to the Philadelphia Art Museum steps, made famous by the Rocky movies, got a surprise when they tried to run up the steps on Monday only to find them closed.

https://kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/news/stallone-spotted-filming-at-rocky-steps

A Brazilian man is under arrest for allegedly impersonating his mother during a driving tests.

https://nypost.com/2019/12/15/brazilian-man-arrested-for-dressing-up-as-mom-to-take-driving-test-for-her/

The bat New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth used to belt his 500th home run is selling for big bucks

https://www.foxnews.com/science/babe-ruth-bat-500th-home-run-more-than-1m

And, finally, this week is a milestone for a cultural institution. "The Simpsons" turns 30 years old today after more than 670 episodes and 34 Emmys.

https://www.newsweek.com/simpsons-30th-anniversary-30-best-episodes-ranked-top-30-fox-1477647