June 23rd is the 174th day of the year. There are 191 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Pecan Sandies Day, National Hydration Day, National Detroit-Style Pizza Day, National Belly Button Day and Typewriter Day

— On this date in 1868, the typewriter was invented

— On this date in 1926, The first SAT exam is administered by the College Board

— On this date in 1953, Frank J. Zamboni was issued a patent (#2,642,679) for his ice resurfacer.

— On this date in 1984, The Reflex by Duran Duran hits #1

— On this date in 1991, the Sonic the Hedgehog video game debuted

— On this date in 1993, Lorena Bobbitt cut off John Wayne Bobbitt’s penis

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Here are this past weekend’s box office results.
1. “How to Train Your Dragon,” $37 million.
2. “28 Years Later,” $30 million. (The film cost $60 million to produce. It earned $30 million overseas for a total worldwide weekend take of $60 million)
3. “Elio,” $21 million. (The film cost $150 million to produce. It earned $14 million overseas for a total worldwide weekend take of $35 million)
4. “Lilo & Stitch,” $9.7 million.

Joey Chestnut won a chicken tenders eating contest on Friday in New York City.   He devoured 40 tenders in five minutes. 

Some Ramen noodle packets now contain cancer warnings. The paper says the warning reads; ‘Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm.’ Health professionals say the warning most likely comes from the Ramen having a high sodium content and MSG 

A study found more people would recycle if you made it a lottery system.  Instead of 10 cents a bottle, each bottle gave people a 1-in-10,000 chance of winning $1,000.  The result was a 47% bump in recycling rates.

There’s a “Beer Exchange” bar in China, where the prices fluctuate according to demand in real time . . . like the stock market.  It’s supposed to be a thrill, with prices moving up and down on a giant display. 

A live chicken recently caused a stir at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Des Moines, Iowa.  Animal rescuers were called to the restaurant to capture the confused hen.  The Animal Rescue League of Iowa shared a photo of their feathered friend on social media along with the caption;  “What the cluck? Talk about a chicken on the wrong side of the road!” 

Owen Wilson is reuniting with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro for “Meet the Parents 4.” Teri Polo and Ariana Grande are also set to star in the upcoming comedy. The movie is set for release on November 25, 2026.