October 7th is the 280th day of the year. There are 85 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is, National Taco Day, National Frappe Day, National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day, National Inner Beauty Day, Bathtub Day and National Forgiveness & Happiness Day

— On this date in 1938, Judy Garland records “Over The Rainbow” for the movie The Wizard of Oz.

— On this date in 1970, Richard Nixon announced a new five-point peace proposal to end the Vietnam War

— On this date in 1984, Walter Payton passes Jim Brown as the NFL’s career rushing leader

— On this date in 1988, Robin Givens files for divorce after eight-month marriage to Mike Tyson

— On this date in 2001, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 73rd home run of the season, setting a new major league record 

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

Amazon’s 2025 Prime Big Deal Days kicks off TODAY, and runs through tomorrow.

If you don’t want to give Amazon any more money, Bookshop.org is offering free shipping on all orders during its Anti-Prime Day sale.  And each purchase directly supports a local bookstore of your choosing.

Arby’s has launched Steak Nuggets. The tender, juicy, hand-cut pieces of steak are seasoned with garlic and pepper.  They can be enjoyed in three different ways: as an entrée, a sandwich, or a bowl. 

There are videos circulating on TikTok and Instagram featuring “doctors” saying that once frozen, a slice of bread becomes “completely different and 10 times healthier than it was before you froze it.”  Other sources say that they do admit it’s only slightly healthier. 

A recent study by China’s Soochow University reveals that one can of diet soda is more harmful to your health than regular soda and can lead to an increased risk of liver disease. The research highlights the negative impacts of artificial sweeteners on metabolic health.

A young mechanic in Texas went viral on TikTok after showing how his shop’s prices for basic oil changes have doubled over the past year from around $39.99 to $79.99. 

A recent trial showed that a daily 15-minute exercise routine can boost mental health more than an expensive wellness retreat. Participants experienced a 21% improvement in mental wellbeing after just one week of incorporating short movement breaks. The trial showed that small movement breaks enhance a person’s mood and reduce stress more effectively than going on a wellness vacation.

A communal, office lunch room microwave broke . . . so a man brought his own microwave in, and locked it so no one else could use it.  The man says the other workers busted the last one the FIRST DAY they had it. 

What could possibly go wrong?  Lazy parents are giving their toddlers ChatGPT on voice mode to keep them entertained for hours.