May 14th is the 134th day of the year. There are 231 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is International Chihuahua Appreciation Day, National Buttermilk Biscuit Day, National Decency Day, National Dance Like a Chicken Day, National Third Shift Workers Day, Bond With Your Dog Day, National Brioche Day, National Receptionists’ Day  & National Root Canal Appreciation Day

— On this date in 1853, condensed milk was invented

— On this date in 1878, Vaseline was first sold

— On this date in 1998, Celebrity Deathmatch premiered on MTV

— On this date in 1998, NBC aired the final episode of Seinfeld

— On this date in 2004, Chris Martin of Coldplay and his wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, have a daughter they name Apple.

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

Blue Bell has a new ice cream flavor called Groom’s Cake. The chocolate ice cream has chocolate cake pieces, chocolate-coated strawberry hearts, swirls of strawberry sauce and chocolate icing.

The famous Texas Roadhouse honey cinnamon butter is now on grocery store shelves. Fans can enjoy the delicious spread in the comfort of their homes. 

McDonald’s is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the McFlurry with a new Birthday Cake flavor . . . but not in the U.S.  It’s only in Canada. 

(AUDIO) After two years McDonald’s is bringing back Squishmallows as the toy in Happy Meals.  Here is a very excited review from TikToker Matt March.

The hot new health hack on TikTok is human “dog food”?  It’s not really dog food, it just looks like it.  Basically, take a bunch of healthy stuff like veggies, rice, and chicken . . . chop it up really fine . . . mix it together . . . and eat a bowl of it for EVERY MEAL. 

According to journalist and beer columnist George Lenker the optimal number of beers is two.  He admits this is catered to his body specifically but says that at three beers, bad decisions start being made . . . like ordering a fourth and fifth beer. He claims it’s two beers . . . a water . . . and then maybe a third beer, if you’re at a bar long enough to pace yourself.  That’s apparently the best, unless you want to get hammered.

Someone figured out that the most expensive item on the Starbucks app is $45.  It’s not a normal drink . . . you need to make a lot of modifications, like adding 12 shots of espresso. 

Apple is working on a brain-computer interface that could let users control devices with their thoughts. The project is in the early stages but aims to revolutionize how people interact with technology. The paper says people would get brain implants and then would be able to control their iPhones and other Apple devices with their thoughts.

A study (out of Spain) revealed that more than half of the dog-owning drivers surveyed (54 percent) said that they drive more carefully when traveling with their pet in the car. What’s more, having a dog in the car also had the added benefit of reducing driver stress levels, with 35 percent of those surveyed saying that they feel calmer when their dog is in the car.

Research has found that 2 percent of nose-pickers do it for enjoyment

Pope Leo XIV’s favorite Chicago pizza IS NOT deep dish. He likes a thin crust slice of classic pepperoni from Aurelio’s in Homewood, Illinois.  The restaurant even introduced the “Pope-erroni” pizza in his honor.  Tavern-style pizza is a true staple of Chicago because of its crisp crust, edge-to-edge toppings, and square-cut slices.  The Pope’s Table at Aurelio’s features a chair donated by a local church.

A recent Swiss study found no meaningful recovery benefits from cold plunge sessions. The study also showed no significant differences in recovery indicators like soreness and muscle strength. Experts warn of potential dangers like rapid heart rate increases and elevated blood pressure from sudden cold exposure. Doctors say quality sleep, hydration and good nutrition are still the best for workout recovery.