December 17th is the 352nd day of the year. There are 14 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Maple Syrup Day, National Say It Now Day & Wright Brothers Day

ON THIS DAY WITH NICOLET
— On this date in 1791, the first one-way street was created

— On this date in 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright took the first successful man-powered airplane flights near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

— On this date in 1989, The Simpsons premiered

— On this date in 2003, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was released, and it went on to win 11 Oscars.

— On this date in 2005, President George W. Bush authorized a secret eavesdropping program because of the attack on America

THINGS U NEED 2 NO
Tonight’s Mega-Millions drawing will see a jackpot of $740 million, the eighth largest prize in Mega Millions history.

BTW- The cost of a Mega Millions lotto ticket will increase to $5 starting in April. The price hike aims to bring better odds and larger payouts. The changes are part of an effort to attract more players and increase revenue for state lotteries

America is divided on the correct way to eat a candy cane.  54% start with the straight end . . . 30% start with the curved end . . . and 16% break them apart and eat the pieces.

Doctors say drinking festive hot chocolate and milk can help you sleep better. The drinks promote relaxation and sleep thanks to tryptophan. Almonds and walnuts are also recommended for a good night’s rest due to their melatonin and magnesium content. 

Dyer’s Burgers, in Memphis, Tennessee, has been using the same grease for over 100 years. Owner Kendall Robertson claims the original grease has never been changed since that fateful night when someone tasted the best burger of their life. Despite the unconventional method, customers are not deterred. Some even ask for their burgers to be dunked in the aged grease for extra flavor. The restaurant has no shortage of the special grease, with 10 buckets of it stored away in case of emergencies.

A woman in Pennsylvania named Margaret Dilullo just turned 110 years old, and said she credits God, good genes . . . and BEER.  Her favorite is Yuengling.  It’s America’s oldest beer, which is fitting.

A University of Michigan study reveals that drinking one Coke shortens your life by 12 minutes. Eating a cheeseburger shortens your life by 9 minutes. Previous research revealed that eating a hot dog shortens your life by 36 minutes. Eating a piece of fish adds 28 minutes to your lifespan. Egg McMuffins take 9 minutes off your life. Bacon takes 6 minutes off your life 

In a new poll, American adults were asked what their favorite dinosaur is, and 41% of people said they didn’t have one.  Of the people who did have one, 19% said the Tyrannosaurus Rex is their favorite. 

‘Wicked: Part 2’ has officially been renamed ‘Wicked: For Good’ for its upcoming release in 2025. 

Kelly Clarkson’s talk show has been renewed for a 7th season