January 6th is the sixth day of the year. There are 359 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Divorce Day, National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day, National Shortbread Day, National Bean Day, Cuddle Up Day, Apple Tree Day, National Standard Poodle Day and King Cake Day

ON THIS DAY WITH NICOLET
— On this date in 1759, George Washington, the first U.S. President, married Martha Dandridge Custis

— On this date in 1942, Pan American Airlines became the first commercial airline to schedule a flight around the world.

— On this date in 1973, Schoolhouse Rock premiered on ABC

— On this date in 1974, A year-round daylight saving time begins in the United States as a fuel-saving measure in response to the OPEC oil embargo.

— On this date in 1975, Wheel of Fortune debuted. Chuck Woolery was the host. Pat Sajak became the host in 1981, assisted by Vanna White

— On this date in 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked by Tonya Harding’s ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly

— On this date in 2017, Netflix launched a reboot of the ’70s TV series ”One Day At A Time” with a theme song by Gloria Estefan

THINGS U NEED 2 NO
Conspiracy theorists are apparently convinced a “chemical fog” is sweeping the nation.  They say it has a smell to it and is giving them flu-like symptoms.  Here is one of the conspiracy theorists talking about the fog.

Here are this past weekend’s box office results.
1. “Mufasa: The Lion King,” $23.8 million.
2. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” $21.2 million.
3. “Nosferatu,” $13.2 million.

Today is known as “Divorce Day” due to a spike in breakups after the holidays. Many couples wait until the new year and the first Monday in January to end their relationships. Inquiries for divorce lawyers increase by 30% in January, with many couples seeing the holiday season as the final straw for their relationship. 

In a new survey, Americans were asked to rate the year 2024 on a scale of 1 to 10 . . . and overall, the average came in at 6.1.

Oreo recently announced six new cookie flavors for 2025, including Toffee Crunch, Java Chip, Mint, Birthday Cake, Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Lemon

Ben and Jerry’s has launched a new flavor that honors Queen singer Freddie Mercury. ‘’Bohemian Raspberry’’ was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. The vanilla non-dairy ice cream is swirled with brownies and raspberry sorbet 

Chick-fil-A has quietly changed the recipe for their waffle fries. They added pea starch and now diners are unhappy. Chick-fil-A fans say the new waffle fries are dry and flavorless. Fans are flooding social media, begging for the old fries to return. Chick-fil-A says pea starch makes their fries stay crispier, longer 

Coffee prices are expected to reach up to $12 a cup by the end of 2025. Experts say the rise in price is due to multiple factors including climate change and the increasing popularity of specialty blends. Some bean prices may increase by as much as 50%. Bean prices rose more than 80% in 2024. 

A gym owner, from Warrington, England, is turning away new members because he wants to cater to existing clients during the busy January period. Clayton Leah, of Ascendancy Fitness, says, “We do want to annoy all of our existing members who have been with us for so long. The response has been overwhelmingly positive. The majority of people appreciate the fact that we’ve done this and see why we’ve done it.”

Botox is now being used to treat “no burp syndrome.” The condition causes discomfort and embarrassment. By injecting Botox into the cricopharyngeus muscle, patients find relief and are able to burp. 

A new study has found that people perform better on cognitive tests when they have pooped just beforehand. The study looked at both athletic performance where quick decision-making is necessary . . . and straightforward brain teasers, like being shown flashcards with the word “red” written in green ink, and being asked to quickly name the color. It was a small-scale study, but 100% of the participants performed better after having a laxative-induced bowel movement, and most of them did better after having a natural Number Two. The researchers believe “pooping gives your body more energy to spend on cognition and exercise intensity.”  And they recommend pooping 60 to 90 minutes before a big event for better, faster, and smarter decision-making.

If you’re someone who gets hot and bothered by TIPPING, here’s some fresh meat:  The desk staff at some hotels is asking for tips now. 

Dollar Flight Club recently revealed the noisiest and quietest seats on an airplane. Seats near bathrooms and galleys are the loudest. For a quieter experience, opt for seats in front of the wing, away from engine noise. 

“U.S. News & World Report” put out its annual list of the healthiest diets, and the Mediterranean Diet is #1 for the eighth year in a row.  The DASH Diet is next, and then the Flexitarian Diet. 

A man in Chile who was stopped from voting in three elections because officials kept insisting he is dead said he was tired of arguing and would never try to vote again. The 74-year-old had repeatedly been told by voting officials that he’d been dead for ten years.

Zendaya sparked engagement rumors at the Golden Globes with a massive ring on her left hand. The actress attended the event in a stunning orange gown. Fans quickly congratulated her and  Tom Holland. 

Tom Holland says that he bought a puppy without consulting his girlfriend Zendaya.  “I bought a dog the other day and did not run it by my girlfriend at all. I seem to remember running it by her – but I didn’t because I’m really spontaneous.”

Nicole Kidman says that a double shower and separate toilets are the secret to her enduring 18-year marriage to Keith Urban. “The double-headed shower: key to a successful marriage.”