August 14th is the 226th day of the year. There are 139 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Creamsicle Day, World Lizard Day, National Tattoo Removal Day, National Wiffle Ball Day and International Nagging Day

— On this date in 1935, Social Security was approved by Congress

— On this date in 1958, Elvis Presley’s mother, Gladys, died of a heart attack at age 42

— On this date in 1988, John Mellencamp becomes a grandfather at age 37 when his 18-year-old daughter Michelle gives birth to a little girl named Elexis.

— On this date in 2000, Dora the Explorer premiered on Nick Jr

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

Olive Garden now offers 25-cent wine samples to guests 21 and older. Restaurants in some states provide these samples for free, while in others, they start at a quarter. 

King’s College London have discovered keratin from hair protects teeth against decay better than fluoride.  They are going to create a toothpaste that mimics enamel by harnessing the power of human hair and keratin.  This innovative approach could lead to stronger, healthier teeth in just two to three years. 

Adult Pacifiers are trendings. The $70 “beefed-up binkies” are being marketed as stress relievers and sleep aids. However, dentists caution that prolonged pacifier use can lead to dental issues like open bite. That’s when your upper and lower front teeth don’t touch when you close your mouth. They recommend alternatives like chewing gum and stress balls to avoid damaging the teeth.

The act of cracking one’s knuckles may not be as dangerous as previously thought. The knuckle-cracking habit is widely believed to cause arthritis and joint damage, but specialists now say that there is no scientific evidence to support these claims. Unproven urban legends have even suggested that cracking the knuckles can cause Parkinson’s symptoms later in life. Dr. Shadi Salah says, “There are many myths and urban legends surrounding this habit, claiming that it causes joint damage or wear-and-tear. In reality, it is simply a natural bio-mechanical process. When we crack our knuckles, we stretch the joint and expand the cavity within it. This reduces the pressure in the synovial fluid, causing dissolved gases in the fluid to form bubbles. When these bubbles burst, the characteristic sound is produced. This physical process is referred to as cavitation. There is no scientific evidence that knuckle-cracking leads to joint damage or arthritis … from a medical standpoint, this is simply an urban legend.”

A new poll found the most popular choice in Rock, Paper, Scissors is rock . . . only 21% of us usually pick tails when flipping a coin . . . and a whopping 36% of people say that if you asked them to pick a number between 1 and 10, they’re probably choosing “7”. 

A poll of Gen Z’ers and Millennials found having friends costs you an average of $250 a month.  That’s money spent on things like brunches, dinners, bar nights, and general hangs. 

A new Gallup poll found fewer Americans are drinking alcohol than any time in the past 86 years.  Only 54% say they drink, at least sometimes.  The previous low was 55% in 1958.  Gallup’s been tracking it since 1939.

“CNN” did a story on Gen Z’s hot new makeup trend . . . the “Tired Girl” look. 

There’s a spot in Times Square . . . 41st and Seventh . . . where your hair stands on end when you walk by, and no one’s sure what’s causing it