October 14th is the 287th day of the year. There are 78 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Dessert Day, National Chocolate-Covered Insects Day and Be Bald & Be Free Day

— On this date in 1926, Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne, was first published. (Tweet: “All you need for a Winnie The Pooh Costume is a red shirt & courage”)

— On this date in 1978, Jimmy Carter helped launch the craft beer revolution by removing taxes for beer brewed at home for personal use.

— On this date in 1988, Mike Tyson countersues Robin Givens for divorce and annulment

— On this date in 1994, Pulp Fiction opens in theaters

— On this date in 2003, Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman became known as the scapegoat for the Cubs losing Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series to the Florida Marlins. This has become known as the Steve Bartman incident.

— On this date in 2006, Opening for Rascal Flatts at Madison Square Garden, Eric Church goes off-kilter, playing a little “Crazy Train” and staying on stage past his allotted time. He is kicked off the tour and replaced by a talented newcomer named Taylor Swift.

— On this date in 2007, Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered on E!

— On this date in 2012, Felix Baumgartner became the first skydiver to break the speed of sound. It took him 9 minutes to descend 24 miles. Felix reached a maximum speed of 833.9 mph during his jump over the New Mexico desert. 70 engineers helped Felix with the jump

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:
Legendary Foods is going viral because they have produced a Mac and Cheese dish with 47 grams of protein and only seven net carbs. The mac and cheese is available for pre-order on the Legendary Foods website 

A new line of Doritos will be introduced that are “protein-packed.”

A study found that people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables are happier.

A new poll by CVS claims people who’ve already bought Halloween candy will eat their way through their whole stash . . . not once, but TWICE before they make it to the 31st.

A food company is recalling its hard taco dinner kits after it was discovered that there were packets of HOT CHOCOLATE inside.  They’re offering refunds for anyone impacted. 

Ozempic side effect has emerged. People are now suffering from constant Sulfur Burps. The stinky burps occur after eating certain foods. The FDA says the burps are a rare side effect and are being caused by the drug slowing down food digestion in the stomach.

Ft Lauderdale’s El Car Wash is going viral because they are offering pumpkin spice car washes.  The wash uses light, water-based pumpkin spice scents that are non-oily and safe for all vehicles. El Car Wash plans to introduce more seasonal scents for a festive touch.

Couples are engaging in “Airport Divorces” while traveling. This new Tik Tok trend involves temporarily splitting up at the airport before reuniting at the gate. The strategy aims to prevent conflicts over different travel habits and preferences. Travel experts say this brief separation can help couples appreciate each other’s company more.

The record for Most Fist Bumps in 30 Seconds continues to grow.  The number to beat was 406.  David “Record Breaker” Rush double fist-bumping with a pal in their attempt broke it with 424 fist bumps.)

Get ready for more Taylor Swift as she’s released the trailer for an upcoming Disney+ 6-part behind-the-scenes docuseries, AND her full concert film, “The Eras Tour/The Final Show”. The film will also include the entire “Tortured Poets Department” set.  It begins streaming on December 12th.

Acclaimed director M. Night Shyamalan is developing a live-action series based on the Magic 8 Ball toy. The show aims to reimagine the classic toy as part of a character-driven supernatural drama

Diane Keaton allegedly left $5 million of her $100 million estate to her golden retriever, Reggie. A close friend says, “Reggie was her world, Diane used to joke her great loves were her children, Al Pacino, architecture — and that dog.  She wanted Reggie to live with the same dignity and humor she did. It’s the most Diane thing ever — eccentric, kind, and deeply loving.”