January 21st is the 21st day of the year. There are 344 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Hug Day, National Granola Bar Day, Squirrel Appreciation Day, New England Clam Chowder Day, International Sweatpants Day, National Cheesy Socks Day, National Hug Your Puppy Day, National Conscious Uncoupling Day and One-Liners Day

ON THIS DAY WITH NICOLET
— On this date in 1972, The first convention of Star Trek fans was held in New York City’s Statler-Hilton Hotel

— On this date in 1990, John McEnroe became the first player to be expelled from the Australian Open after throwing a tantrum and swearing at an official.

— On this date in 2004, the recording industry sued 532 computer users it said were illegally distributing songs over the Internet.

THINGS U NEED 2 NO
A new ranking from Food and Wine puts Somoas (Caramel Delights) as the top girl scout cookie followed by Thin Mints then Tagalongs (The PB Patty ones) then Do-Si-Dos (PB sandwich one).  (You can check out the full list here.) 

Here’s how to trick your kid into eating healthy:  Researchers in Germany read fairy tales to little kids, where the hero was saved by eating magical fruits and veggies.  It made them more likely to want fresh produce.  And 80% were still eating more fruits and veggies weeks after the study was done. 

Champagne sales have continued to slide worldwide . . . apparently people haven’t been in the mood to celebrate.

People are participating in the “Wet Hair Challenge” because of the polar vortex that has engulfed North America. The challenge involves wetting your hair and then going outside and letting it freeze upright.

In response to Blue Monday, a “positivity campaign” was launched in the Netherlands to NOT COMPLAIN for 30 days.  It’s a way to shift your perspective from all the whining, moaning, and negativity.

Have you heard the term “Aisle Lice”?  It’s the people who try to push ahead to get off their flight before it’s their turn.

Do you when the tax deadline is? According to a study, less than a third of Americans know when taxes are due this year. The survey found 27 percent of Americans were able to correctly identify April 15 as the day taxes are due.

Going to the bathroom, like yawning, is contagious.  A study on “contagious urination” found it happens to chimps too.  When one chimp sees another chimp pee, it makes them need to go.  Researchers think it could be an evolutionary thing to promote social bonding.  They compared it to how people . . . especially women . . . sometimes go to the bathroom together. 

Taylor Swift’s VIP suite at Kansas City Chiefs games cost between $18,000 and $50,000. The luxury experience offers private catering, plush seating, and a prime view of the action on the field.

Carrie Underwood faced a technical glitch yesterday while performing at President Trump’s inauguration. The audio cut out, prompting her to sing an acapella version of “America the Beautiful”. With the crowd’s help, Underwood successfully completed her performance. There’s talk Carrie threw a “hissy fit” after her performance.  Not just because of the audio issue, but due to how she was treated.

Billy Ray Cyrus had an epic disaster of a performance last night at the Liberty Ball following President  Trump’s inauguration.  Here’s a clip of him trying to play “Old Town Road”.