August 4th is the 216th day of the year. There are 149 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and National White Wine Day

— On this date in 1790, The U.S. Coast Guard is founded as Revenue Cutter Service

— On this date in 1821, The Saturday Evening Post is published as a weekly newspaper for the first time and is published until 1969

— On this date in 1997, 185,000 UPS drivers walked off the job and went on strike

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Here are this past weekend’s box office results.
1. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” $40 million.
2. “The Bad Guys 2,” $22.2 million. (The film cost $80 million to produce. It earned $22.3 million overseas for a total worldwide weekend take of $44.5 million)
3. “The Naked Gun,” $17 million. (The film cost $42 million to produce. It earned $11.5 million overseas for a total worldwide weekend take of $28.5 million)

Sleep doctors are now recommending coffee before a power nap. A “nappuccino” involves consuming coffee before a 20-30 minute nap. The “nappuccino” enhances alertness, concentration and energy levels. The nap should be no longer than 30 minutes because the caffeine kicks in right at that time. If you sleep for any longer, you’ll feel groggy when you wake up. 

Best Life magazine says recent research by the National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute reveals that getting more than 9 hours of sleep a night can increase the risk of death by 34%. Napping for longer than 30 minutes can increase the risk of death by 14%

Dermatologists are now warning people against using beer for skin and hair due to potential drying and irritating effects. They say beer lacks concentrated beneficial ingredients found in skincare products. Instead, they recommend using beer sparingly, like once every few weeks.

A truckload of HOT DOGS spilled across a Pennsylvania interstate Friday.  The fire chief said, “I can tell you personally, hot dogs are very slippery.  I did not know that.”  

This sounds like a superhero origin story:  The Department of Energy announced that a RADIOACTIVE WASP NEST was found outside a nuclear facility in South Carolina.  But they say don’t worry, it’s no big deal. 

Instagram is no longer allowing public accounts to go live if they have less than 1,000 followers.

In a new poll, 55% of people say they “always” do their own laundry, while 5% say someone else always does it.  80% of people wash their underwear after wearing them once.  5% will squeeze “four or more” days out of them.

Researchers have developed a prototype robot that can identify and pick up objects . . . like Legos.  So in the future, a robot could tidy up your house BEFORE a Roomba vacuums it.

Tinder is asking members to update their profile pictures. The dating app has 50 million users per month. In the new move, Tinder requires clear photos where faces are fully visible. Failure to comply may lead to restricted access to features.

Tik Toker Monica Huldt, of Arizona, is considering getting a bodyguard to fend off unwanted attention from men at the gym. Huldt, who goes to the gym five times a week, is tired of the constant advances she receives while working out. She is willing to pay $3,000 a month for protection. Huldt’s husband supports her decision but worries about her safety.

A Missouri couple recently named their newborn baby Kelce Taylor-Grace Dillon. Robert Dillon and Haley Richardson explained the name was not for fame but to inspire their daughter. The couple posted; “We are so excited to announce the birth of the youngest Swiftie and newest member of The Kansas City Chiefs Red Kingdom!! Kelce Taylor is officially in her newborn era.”

Loni Anderson, known for her role on “WKRP in Cincinnati,” has passed away at age 79. Anderson died in a Los Angeles hospital after battling a prolonged illness

Tim McGraw explained why he shaved his head. He posted a picture of himself along with the caption; “Long, hot summer”