July 3rd is the 184th day of the year. There are 181 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Independent Beer Run Day, National Chocolate Wafer Day, National Fried Clam Day, National Eat Beans Day, Compliment Your Mirror Day, American Redneck Day and Stay Out Of The Sun Day

— On this date in 1819, The first savings bank in the US, the Bank of Savings in New York City opens

— On this date in 1975, in the movie Jaws, Mayor Vaughn refuses to close the beach.

— On this date in 1996, Independence Day was released in theaters.

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

A poll asked people what they’re doing for the Fourth, and the #1 answer was . . . nothing.  43% said their plans include staying home and kicking back.  35% will also spend time with family this weekend . . . 33% will go to a barbecue or picnic . . . 16% will go to a professional fireworks display . . . and just 10% said they plan to set off fireworks themselves.

A new survey (by Block Talk) reveals that 20% of Americans dislike fireworks on July 4th.

Drinking coffee first thing in the morning may not be the best idea. Doctors now suggest waiting 60 to 90 minutes after waking up to have your first cup to avoid energy crashes.  They also advise against having caffeine after 2 p.m. to prevent sleep disturbances.

McDonald’s is launching a Spicy McMuffin in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its Egg McMuffin next Tuesday. The new breakfast sandwich features a spicy pepper sauce, an egg, Canadian bacon, and melted cheese on a toasted English Muffin. 

Ben & Jerry’s is launching three new flavors for National Ice Cream Month. The new flavors include UltraViolet, Mochaccino Chip and Strawberry Swirl. 

Instacart looked at the potato chip brand each state loves more than other states.  Ruffles and Lay’s are big.  But Kettle Brand is popular on the West Coast . . . Utz are big on the East Coast . . . Cape Cod is a top brand in New England . . . and Ohio, Alabama, and Missouri love Pringles the most. In Minnesota it’s “Old Dutch” and in Wisconsin it’s “Ruffles.”

Hismile is selling Lucky Charms toothpaste. Walmart sold out of the toothpaste. A $13 tube is selling for as much as $50 on ebay. 

Chuck E. Cheese is opening a new chain of arcades for adults.  The first 10 “Chuck’s Arcades” opened this week in malls across the U.S.  They’re basically just scaled-down versions of their normal restaurants.  Each one has a mix of new games like “Halo”, and old ones like “Asteroids”.

One national theatre chain has officially confirmed their ‘Fantastic Four’ Galactus Popcorn Bucket is going to cost $79.95. The $80 bucket has illuminated eyes, measures 17.5 inches tall and 20 inches wide. The bucket is set to accompany the premiere of ‘’The Fantastic Four: First Steps’’ on July 25th.

How is this even possible?  A study found teenage drivers spend 21% of their time behind the wheel looking at their phone.

You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, or a person by their tattoos.  A study found we judge people by their tats a lot, and the judgments we make are usually wrong.

A grandmother in England bought a rattle for her grandson and found a fingernail in it. 

Some of the biggest names in country teamed up with Apple and made a “Covered Session” playlist of Toby Keith’s biggest hits.  Here are Megan Maroney, Riley Green, Ella Langley, Ashley McBride, Parker McCollum, and Tucker Wetmore doing their best Toby covers.

In 1999, Billy Ray Cyrus sang the “Scooby-Doo” theme song for the animated movie “Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost”.  Somehow people are just finding out about it now.  Check out a quick clip of the song.

Post Malone has opened Posty’s, a 26,000-square-foot honky-tonk on Lower Broadway in Nashville. The three-story venue includes six bars, three stages for performances, and a rooftop patio.