October 8th is the 282nd day of the year. There are 84 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Salmon Day, National Pierogi Day, International Octopus Day, American Touch Tag Day, National Fluffernutter Day, National Hero Day and National Mall Walking Day

ON THIS DAY WITH NICOLET
— On this date in 1793, John Hancock, American merchant and politician who became the 1st Governor of Massachusetts, died (b. 1737)

— On this date in 1871, The Great Chicago Fire ignited when Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern. 98,000 people were left homeless

— On this date in 2004, Martha Stewart officially began serving her five-month sentence at Camp Cupcake, in West Virginia as Inmate #55170-054.

THINGS U NEED 2 NO
Little Caesars is testing a new bacon crust pizza. The pizza features a caramelized cheese and bacon crust. This is the first time the bacon crust pizza is being tested in the United States after being previously sold in other countries

Heinz recently launched a new ad campaign featuring scary ketchup smiles on its bottles and people’s faces. Some consumers find the campaign unsettling because the people look like clowns and The Joker. A spokesperson for Heinz says the goal of the Halloween campaign is to spread positivity and make people smile not scare them.

October 26th is the exact date you should start carving your pumpkin. Home decorator Joshua Houston says, “Surprisingly, pumpkins can last anywhere between eight to twelve weeks, this means you can start planning your pumpkin-picking trip now. However, when it comes to carving the pumpkins you must wait until closer to the time. This is because an open pumpkin will begin to rot and mold will build up. Aim to carve your pumpkin from October 26th onwards, this will ensure that it won’t be rotten come Halloween night.’’

Here’s the weirdest Halloween product of the year:  Airheads candy just unveiled a candy-scented foot spray. You can sign up to win a can of it next Monday at their website, AirheadsFootSpray.com.

Have you seen TikTok’s “table pancake” hack?  Order one pancake at brunch, and put it in the middle of the table so you all have equal access.  Then everyone can order the savory breakfast they want and still have something sweet.

Tourists are flocking to Las Vegas to see the Tropicana Hotel blown up tomorrow morning at 2:30 am. Visitors are paying premium prices for hotel rooms with a view of the demolition. Road closures will be in place for safety during the implosion. The public is advised to watch the event safely from home.

A poll asked people how they squeeze toothpaste . . . and 72% said from the bottom of the tube.  20% like to squeeze it out from the top.  Also 4% of people only use “an amount the size of a single grain of rice.”

A British woman who applied to be a motorcycle stunt rider in 1976 received her application in the mail nearly 50 years later.  Apparently, it got LOST in the postal system.  The woman is 70 years old now.

The Chiefs beat the Saints last night on Monday Night Football 26 to 13. Taylor Swift attended the game 

Whitney Houston’s mother, Cissy Houston, has passed away at age 91. She had an illustrious seven-decade music career.

Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor are headlining a Hurricane Helene Relief Concert in North Carolina. The proceeds will go to multiple charitable organizations. Tickets will be available starting on October 10th. The concert will take place on October 26th at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.