June 26th is the 177th day of the year. There are 188 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Bomb Pop Day, National Handshake Day, National Coconut Day, National Beautician’s Day, National Chocolate Pudding Day, Tropical Cocktails Day & National Toothbrush Day

— On this date in 1498, The bristle toothbrush was invented in China.

— On this date in 1819, The bicycle was patented by W.K. Clarkson, Jr.

— On this date in 1870, Christmas was declared a federal holiday in the United States.

— On this date in 1974, the Universal Product Code was scanned for the first time to sell a package of Wrigley’s chewing gum at the Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio

— On this date in 1977, Elvis Presley performed for the last time in concert

— On this date in 1996, Sammy Hagar is replaced as Van Halen’s lead vocalist by the man he replaced 11 years earlier, David Lee Roth.

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

Olive Garden is selling a line of pasta-themed pool floats. The Floatin’ Fettuccine, Takin’ It Easy Tortelloni, and Relaxin’ Rigatoni floats are inspired by Olive Garden’s iconic pasta dishes. Each float comes with a bonus accessory like a Breadsticks Bucket Hat or a Lettuce Chill Floating Drink Holder. Fans can purchase the floats for $40 each.

McDonald’s is introducing “Lil McDonald’s Happy Meals” with 21 mini toys. The meals will be out on August 11th

A study found eating one avocado a day can help you sleep better.  People did it for six months, and it had a significant effect on their sleep quality. 

Coors Light is fighting America’s current heatwave with the Cold Tux. It is the first-ever tuxedo with cooling technology. The first tux was recently worn at a wedding in Winter Park, Florida. The Cold Tux offers full-body cooling with ice pack rods. A necktie accessory provides refreshing cooling for up to 40 minutes. 

The TSA recently announced that passengers can bring the following unexpected items onboard planes … lobsters, parachutes, adult toys, fresh eggs and Detroit-style pizza.   Weapons are still banned 

An annual study on the best states for a summer road trip put Minnesota at #1 this year, followed by New York and Ohio.  Delaware is last . . . because where ya gonna go? Wisconsin ranked #11.

A poll found the average person suffers 35 scrapes and bruises each year, or about three a month.  And when in you factor in all the injuries from childhood, the average lifetime total is around 4,000.

Jay-Z may headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium on February 8th. With no official confirmation yet, the speculation is fueled by Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL through Roc Nation.

“Top Gun: Maverick” director Joseph Kosinski tells Men’s Journal that he is working on another Top Gun movie. “Yeah, there’s still more story to tell for Maverick. There’s one last ride. So we’re working on it now.”

A fifth Disney theme park may be added to Walt Disney World in Orlando. The proposed park will feature themes related to Walt Disney himself, sparking nostalgia among Disney enthusiasts.