May 21st is the 141st day of the year. There are 224 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Waitstaff Day, International Tea Day, National Strawberries & Cream Day, National Memo Day and National Talk Like Yoda Day

— On this date in 1914, The Greyhound Bus Company began operations

— On this date in 1980, The Coyote finally caught the Road Runner.

— On this date in 1980, The Empire Strikes Back was released.

— On this date in 1994, Trisha Yearwood weds Robert Reynolds

— On this date in 1999, Susan Lucci finally won a Daytime Emmy on her 19th nomination

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

George Wendt, the beloved actor known for playing Norm Peterson on Cheers, has passed away at the age of 76. Wendt’s publicist confirmed the news, stating that he died peacefully in his sleep at home. Fans of the TV show ‘’Cheers’’ descended upon the Bull and Finch Pub in Boston yesterday to honor George.  The sitcom was based on the pub. Fans drank a beer in honor of George’s character Norm 
The stars of ‘’Cheers’’ react to George’s death … 
– Ted Danson: “I am devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us. I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children. It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.”
– John Ratzenberger, aka Cliff Clavin, posted; “I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend George Wendt. For 11 years on ‘Cheers,’ we shared a stage, a lot of laughs and a front-row seat to one of television’s most beloved friendships. George brought Norm to life with a subtle brilliance — the kind that made it look easy. That was his gift.”

Just in time for Memorial Day, Kingsford Charcoal has teamed up with Miller Lite to create a beer-infused charcoal. Beercoal combines the flavors of charcoal and beer.  The unique blend enhances the taste of grilled meat. 

Jalapeno wine is trending and may become this Summer’s hottest drink. The trend started on TikTok with people placing iced jalapeno slices in Sauvignon Blanc.Some have even experimented with different variations for a hotter kick.

Bread is now being touted as an essential cleaning supply. Experts say its soft texture makes it ideal for delicate surfaces, for erasing marks and as a natural stain remover on leather. Bread is also good at picking up fine particles because of its porous texture. Many people use it to remove streaks from windows and shower glass 

A new study by the University of Illinois reveals that incorporating small amounts of craved foods into a balanced meal plan helps dieters reduce cravings and lose more weight. Dieters in a clinical trial, who followed this strategy, lost more weight during a 12-month program and experienced minimal cravings in the following 12 months.

Oscar Mayer plans to hold the Weenie 500 on Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. All six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles will take part in the race to see which one is the fastest. The Wienermobiles are named Chi Dog (Midwest), New York Dog (East), Sonoran Dog (Southwest), Slaw Dog (Southeast), Chili Dog (South) and Seattle Dog (Northwest). The race will be streamed live on the Fox Sports app. The Indianapolis 500 takes place on Sunday where fans will consume 30,000 hot dogs

Mattel and TriStar Pictures are teaming up to create a live-action/animated film based on the classic game Whac-A-Mole. No details on the plot yet, but the collaboration aims to turn the iconic game into an exciting big-screen adventure. 

The average American says summer isn’t complete without:  “Four cookouts . . . three getaways . . . two concerts . . . and two festivals.” 

The median age of the U.S. population being 38.9 years is higher than it has been in the past — and it’s the highest it’s ever been.