July 1st is the 182nd day of the year. There are 183 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is International Reggae Day, International Joke Day, International Chicken Wing Day, National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, National Gingersnap Day, National Postal Workers Day, National ID Your Pet Day, Early Bird Day, Second Half of the Year Day & Canada Day
– Most Popular Canadians Among Americans  based on positive view
Michael J Fox 73%
Keanu Reeves 67%
Dan Aykroyd 63%
Jim Carrey 62%
William Shatner 61%
Celine Dion 58%
Ryan Gosling 57%
Ryan Reynolds 57%
Alex Trebek 57%
Shania Twain 56%

— On this date in 1863, The Battle of Gettysburg begins

— On this date in 1953, Cheez Whiz was introduced nationwide by Kraft.

— On this date in 1963, ZIP Codes were introduced for United States mail

— On this date in 1979, Sony introduced the Walkman

— On this date in 1991, Court TV began airing

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

Starbucks is hyping their new Firework Frappuccino for July 4th. The drink has berry flavors, coconut milk, strawberry puree, and vanilla sweet cream cold foam. Customers can enjoy it until July 7th

Dollar Tree is now selling Arby’s Frozen Curly Fries. Each bag costs $5. Big box stores are selling the same bag for $8 

Google posted a map of the top red-white-and-blue food each state is googling more than other states.  Washington is the place to be if you’re into red-white-and-blue potato salad. In Minnesota it’s Popsicles and according to this the Top red-white-and-blue food Wisconsin is searching for is: “Cheescake Salad” (?!?!?)

A writer for CNET thinks you should skip the grill and make hot dogs in an air fryer instead.  He claims it’s the best way to cook them. 

Women, going through in vitro fertilization (IVF), are eating McDonald’s French fries, because they believe it will help increase the odds of them getting pregnant. The trend started on social media. Dr. James Hopkisson debunked the claim, saying,  “There’s no evidence that eating fries, McDonald’s or otherwise, has any impact on embryo implantation. While it’s easy to see how small rituals might help people feel more in control during an emotional time, these kinds of myths can create false hope or misplaced pressure.’’

An increasing number of diners are feeling pressure to eat spicier dishes while dining out. Spice-averse customers are coming under fire for asking about the heat level of their meals. Chefs recommend communicating preferences before ordering to avoid a tongue-tingling surprise. 

A flight from Paris couldn’t get clearance to land in Chicago on Saturday, so it turned around and flew all the way back to France. 

Many viewers believe the questions on ‘Jeopardy!’ have become more difficult in Season 41. Some fans feel the questions are oddly phrased or too easy, while others find them challenging. 

A daring New York City bride charged guests $500 each to attend her wedding. Critics labeled her tacky and cheap. One social media user slammed the bride, saying guests should not have to pay to attend a wedding. Another commenter called the behavior “psycho.”

TOP HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS FOR BEER
1. Fourth of July
2. Labor Day
3. Memorial Day
4. Father’s Day
5. Super Bowl
6. Christmas/New Years
7. Thanksgiving
8. Easter