October 6th is the 279th day of the year. There are 86 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Noodle Day, National Orange Wine Day, Garlic Lovers’ Day and National Coaches Day

— On this date in 1893, Cream of Wheat (a porridge product using farina) was developed by the Diamond Milling Co. in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Named ‘Cream of Wheat’ because it was so white.

— On this date in 1927, the world’s first movie with sound, Al Jolson’s The Jazz Singer, debuted

— On this date in 1991, Elizabeth Taylor got married for the 8th time to a construction worker named Larry Fortensky. The wedding was held at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch

— On this date in 1996, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw were married

— On this date in 2016, Prince’s Paisley Park compound opens to the public in Chanhassen, MN. It is a museum, state of the art recording studio, and a concert venue

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:
Here are this past weekend’s box office results.
1. “The Official Release Party of a Show Girl,” $33 million (No production costs were given for the film)
2. “One Battle After Another,” $11.1 million.
3. “The Smashing Machine,” $6 million. (The film cost $50 million to produce.)

This past weekend, there was an ultrarunner race in Denver called the Taco Bell 50K, which is 31 miles.  It included mandatory stops at 10 area Taco Bells, where you had to order and consume Taco Bell.

People are asking whatever happened to olive loaf, the nostalgic 1970s deli meat?  Apparently the high sodium and highly processed meat lost popularity when people became more health conscious in the 1980s and ’90s. 

Busch Light is currently running a campaign where they’re encouraging consumers to legally change their name to “Hunter.”  One lucky person who does it will score 19 years’ worth of beer. 

German scientists have developed a molecular sensor that releases a thyme-like flavor when it detects the flu. The sensor is an alternative to painful nasal swabs for detecting the flu early. Researchers are considering integrating the sensor into chewing gum 

There’s a very specific recipe for a happy life. Experts studied 4,000 adults and found that the most self-satisfied people work seven hours a day, have five home cooked meals per week, and take two vacations per year. Hanging out with friends and exercising also helps. Watching TV gives you a boost too, but not too much. Stick to about three of your favorite shows per week.

‘Choremancing’ is the latest dating trend. Singles are blending everyday tasks like cooking or dog walking with dates. 

‘Zip Coding’ is the newest dating trend. It involves only dating people within a specific zip code. This is leading to missed connections for those who refuse to travel for dates.

People used to tell couples, “Don’t go to bed angry.”  But you might want to rethink that.  One expert says couples shouldn’t fight when they are “emotionally dysregulated,” including being hungry, angry, lonely, or tired.

A thrift store in Australia is getting backlash for charging a $5 entry fee, which is “refundable with purchase.”

Balding men are washing their hair in Onion Juice for hair growth. Women are washing their hair in Onion Juice for volume. The trend started on TikTok. Users are raving about the benefits of using Onion Juice, claiming it strengthens strands and promotes a healthy scalp environment. Experts say Onion Juice may enhance shine and overall hair appearance over time, but results won’t happen overnight.  When using Onion Juice, it’s essential to be consistent but not to overdo it, as daily use can lead to irritation.  To minimize the onion smell, experts recommend mixing the onions with aloe vera, lemon juice, or a lightweight oil.

Keith Urban is allegedly dating two women. One is the young guitarist Maggie Baugh. Another mystery woman was  seen with him in Nashville. A source says, “Nicole isn’t disputing the rumors, but she’s floored by how blatant it all feels.’’