August 6th is the 218th day of the year. There are 147 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is Root Beer Float Day, Fresh Breath Day, National Wiggle Your Toes Day, Farmworker Appreciation Day and National Gossip Day

— On this date in 1890, the electric chair was first used to carry out an execution

— On this date in 1945, An atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima, Japan by the U.S. B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay.

— On this date in 1994, Newlyweds Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley made their first public appearance together in Budapest (lasted a little over 2 years)

— On this date in 2015, Hamilton, a hip-hop-infused musical based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, opens on Broadway

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

Ben & Jerry’s is introducing a new flavor called Chocolatey Orange Chunk. The chocolate ice cream has chocolatey chunks and orange flavorings.

Spam is releasing a new food item called Spam Sushi. It is available in select supermarkets. Spam is celebrating the release by putting their Spam Mobile on the road for free samples.  The Spam Mobile will be in Los Angeles this week. 

Kahlúa is teaming up with Dunkin’ to introduce Kahlúa Dunkin’ Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur.

McDonald’s has confirmed the true identity of Grimace. They say he is a taste bud. Fans were shocked by the revelation, with many expressing surprise on social media. 

A New York ice cream company, called Odd Fellows, is selling a breast milk flavored ice cream called Frida. The ice cream is not made with real breast milk and only mimics the flavor. Its product listing says it is “sweet, a little salty, smooth, with hints of honey and sprinkles of colostrum, and features a distinct colostrum yellow tinge.” A pint costs $13. 

The average American is willing to drive 36 miles out of the way just to get some food

An iPhone 17 event has been scheduled for September 9th. Pre-orders will start on September 12th, with shipping on September 19th. The event date aligns with historical patterns for iPhone releases. 

Exciting opportunity:  The U.S. Treasury Department has just started accepting Venmo payments . . . so everyday Americans can voluntarily contribute money to reduce the $36 trillion national debt.

On average, Americans spend more than 10 hours a day online, split between things like work, social media, and streaming.

A survey asked, “Do you wear deodorant when alone at home?”  And 66% of people said YES . . . that’s about 2 in 3 people.

“Fake Weddings” are trending. People are throwing wedding-themed parties without actually getting married. Attendees enjoy the fun and drama of a traditional wedding night without the stress.  Couples are charging friends and family between $17 and $170 to attend. Daddy-daughter dances, cake smashes and garter bouquet tosses are also taking place at the parties. DJs and bands have also been hired.

A woman in L.A. was left with a nearly $8,000 parking bill after visiting a local hospital.  She was only there for 45 minutes . . . but her receipt from the parking machine claimed her car was parked there for THREE YEARS.  Initially, the parking company didn’t believe her, but she eventually got a refund.

Travel was really stinky for some travelers at the Atlanta International Airport when the ceiling began to leak water.  Jamall Carlos, Jr. was waiting at his gate when it got even worse.  One passenger said, “It had been pouring consistently for maybe 10 to 15 seconds and it just progressively got worse. It stinks really bad.”

Passengers aboard a recent Delta flight were stuck on a Georgia tarmac for six hours without working toilets. Travelers were diverted due to severe weather, and upon landing, faced chaos without proper information or accommodations. Passengers are now struggling to get reimbursed.

Dollywood has been named the #1 amusement park in the U.S. by TripAdvisor . . . ahead of Disney and Universal.

Toilet paper, with Vladimir Putin’s face, is popping up in hotel rooms in the Ukraine 

Ozzy Osbourne’s death was due to a heart attack. 

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recently bet on the Dallas Cowboys to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 of the NFL season. If the Cowboys lose, Shaq must wear a dress in front of his Vegas restaurant. The Cowboys are huge underdogs but Shaq’s faith in his team is unwavering. 

2025 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations
(The VMAs will air on September 7th on CBS and MTV)
BEST COUNTRY:
Chris Stapleton – Think I’m in Love With You
Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood – I’m Gonna Love You
Jelly Roll – Liar
Lainey Wilson – 4x4xU
Megan Moroney – Am I Okay
Morgan Wallen – Smile