January 10th is the 10th day of the year. There are 355 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is Quitter’s Day (because research shows that many people abandon their resolutions by the second Friday in January), National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, Save The Eagles Day, National Bittersweet Chocolate Day, Houseplant Appreciation Day, Peculiar People Day and National Oysters Rockefeller Day

ON THIS DAY WITH NICOLET
— On this date in 1901, The first major discovery of oil in Texas was made at Spindletop

— On this date in 1964, The Beatles’ first album in the United States, “Introducing the Beatles,” was released.

— On this date in 1984, Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef” commercial first ran

— On this date in 1994, Lorena Bobbitt went on trial for maliciously wounding her husband John. She was acquitted by reason of temporary insanity.

— On this date in 1999, The Sopranos aired its pilot episode on HBO

THINGS U NEED 2 NO
Wendy’s and the Girl Scouts are rumored to be releasing a Thin Mints Frosty. Food influencers speculate it could be a Chocolate Mint Frosty or a Vanilla Frosty with a Chocolate Mint Swirl. Fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation and preparing for the potential release on February  21st.

Doritos is launching a unique Golden Sriracha flavor.  The chip features a blend of tangy and sweet flavors from yellow and green Sriracha.

After Belgium’s government warned against consuming Christmas tree needles, Sweden’s food safety agency stated that tree needles are safe if collected from young, untreated trees in limited quantities. They can be used to make butter, syrups, spruce beers, and flavored alcohol like schnapps.

A third of Americans are trying to get their home organized and start the year out clutter-free.  But when people were asked how long they think they’ll stick with it, the average answer was just 38 days.

A town in the U.K. blocked a new pizzeria from opening, because the children in the area are already too fat.

There’s a new poll out on profanity in the workplace, and one in three workers say it’s fine these days.  9% of people say it’s “completely acceptable,” and another 23% say dropping profanity at work is “somewhat acceptable.”

A new study has found that people are significantly more likely to feel irritable, angry, and annoyed . . . the more they consume social media. 

The NFL is relocating the Rams’ playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona because of the Pacific Palisades wildfires. The game will now take place at State Farm Stadium

Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, and Tucker Wetmore are going to perform just before Super Bowl LIX at the Madden Bowl in New Orleans. Shaboozey says, “2024 was an unforgettable year for me with a lot of highs, including performing at a NFL halftime show on Thanksgiving. Now I can’t wait to keep the party going with EA SPORTS and football fans from all over at Madden Bowl.” 

There are rumors that Dierks Bentley will be on the next season of “Survivor.” A key piece of the speculation is that Bentley’s tour schedule shows a break between April and May 2025, which aligns with the filming period for Survivor Season 49. Another green flag is that Bentley follows all of the casting directors for the show on Instagram.