October 25th is the 299th day of the year. There are 67 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is Frankenstein Friday, National Breadstick Day, National Greasy Foods Day, World Opera Day, National No Workplace Drama Day, National Shoe Lover Day, World Pasta Day, World Pizza Makers Day and National Chucky The Notorious Killer Doll Day

ON THIS DAY WITH NICOLET
— On this date in 1955, The first microwave oven (the RL-1) for home use was introduced by the Tappan Stove Company. It cost about $1,200.

— On this date in 1960, the first electronic wristwatch, the Bulova Accutron, went on sale in New York City

— On this date in 1983,  Microsoft released Word, version 1

— On this date in 2010, Sony takes its original cassette Walkman off the market

THINGS U NEED 2 NO
Sam’s Club is now offering a Thanksgiving meal deal for under $100. The pre-cooked feast for 10 includes a whole hickory-smoked turkey, sides, and a pumpkin pie. Last week we told you about Aldi offering a $47 deal for 10 people. 

Neiman Marcus has quietly removed “Christmas” from its iconic gift catalog. The catalog, for inclusivity purposes, is now referred to as the “Holiday Book”.  The change was not well-received by employees who feel it erases the retailer’s history. 

Participating Jimmy John’s are serving a Picklewich sandwich. It is made with a hollowed-out dill pickle instead of bread. The Picklewich comes in two versions, Vito and Turkey & Provolone, and is available until November 14th. Reviewers say the sandwich is flavorful but messy due to the brine. 

People are using a unique “bell pepper code” to signal their availability while shopping in supermarkets. Placing two bell peppers in a cart, with their stems facing downward, is the secret signal that someone is single and open to meeting or hooking up. One person tried it and posted; “It’s perfect! No one would ever suspect that your weekly food shop could lead to something a lot more… sizzling.”

Julia Zupan’s pit bull and American bulldog mix, Margot, won People Magazine’s ‘World’s Cutest Rescue Dog’ of 2024. Zupan rescued Margot from Cincinnati Animal CARE and entered her in the contest. Margot’s win came with a $1,000 check. Zupan gave the money back to the shelter. 

A Mayo Clinic study found that standing on one leg is a pretty good indicator of how fast you’re aging.  If you can stand on your NON-dominant leg for at least 30 seconds, you’re not old yet.

In a poll, 16% of people say they have lived in an ACTUALLY haunted house . . . and women were more likely to say that than men.  On the flip-side, 31% of men say they do not believe houses can be haunted. In a poll, 30% of people said they would NOT have a problem buying a house where someone was murdered if it was otherwise great . . . 32% said murder would be a deal breaker . . . and 38% don’t know what they’d do. 

A new survey shows that companies that give out swag have employees that are much more satisfied with their jobs. The survey shows that 94% of employees who receive swag at least once a month say they are “very satisfied” with their current employer.

New York City might adopt a law that would let people take sick days to take care of a sick pet.

A town in Saskatchewan, Canada, has a problem leading into its November election:  No one is running for mayor. 

People are Googling:  “Is Jagermeister good for colds?” 

Halloween treats like chocolate, raisins, Candy Corn, gummies, lollipops and hard candies can be deadly for dogs. These treats can cause seizures, liver failure, and a drop in blood sugar. If your dog ingests any dangerous candy, contact a vet immediately or reach out to the Pet Poison Helpline. When it comes to Halloween candy, it’s safer to keep it out of your dog’s reach.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will shell out $212 MILLION to update the technology of its light rail . . . so that it doesn’t require FLOPPY DISKS.  The existing floppy disk tech has been around since 1998. Researchers in England are preparing to test a new “superhuman” artificial intelligence model that can predict a person’s risk of disease and early death. The model can reportedly diagnose everything from heart disease in children to heart issues in adults. The A.I. is able to peek deep inside a patient’s heart in a way that doctors cannot typically see. Hundreds of participants will take part in the trial. The A.I. program will become a common feature across England’s healthcare system within five years if the trial is a success.