March 4th is the 63th day of the year. There are 302 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Pancake Tuesday, National Snack Day, National Pound Cake Day, National Grammar Day, International Scrapbooking Industry Day and National Dance the Waltz Day

— On this date in 1861, Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office as the 16th president.

— On this date in 1837, The city of Chicago was incorporated.

— On this date in 1933, FDR gave his famous Nothing to Fear speech

— On this date in 2020, Daredevil Nik Wallenda became the first person to walk over the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua.

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Spring Breakers are seeking out Yakamein soup because New Orleans residents claim it is a magical hangover cure. The soup is filled with salt, black pepper, garlic, spaghetti, beef, and eggs. Some New Orleans food trucks are dedicated solely to serving the soup 

The New York restaurant that invented the Eggs Benedict is currently offering a premium egg dish for $52 even though there is an egg shortage. Delmonico’s Royal Eggs Benedict is topped with butter-poached lobster, caviar, and black truffles. Delmonico’s managing partner Dennis Turcinovic says, “Eggs are extremely sexy on everything. Our Eggs Benedict was always popular, but ever since egg prices have gone up and they’ve become extinct in the supermarket, they’re even more lusted after.”

Parents are feeding their little ones butter in an attempt to help them sleep through the night. The trend started on TikTok and involves giving babies a small square or spoonful of butter before bedtime. Experts warn that butter may not be effective and could even pose health risks due to its texture.

An Indian man, named Abhishek M R, won $230 after suing a movie theater chain for showing too many ads before a film. The theater ended the movie late due to a public service announcement and 17 commercials. Abhishek’s lawsuit sought damages for missed work time and mental stress. The ruling emphasized the value of customers’ time and the need to avoid wasting it. Abhishek  was seeking $547

Cops in Oklahoma released audio after a little kid called 911 and asked for “emergency donuts.”  It turned out he was playing with an old phone that could still make emergency calls.  They posted the audio and asked parents to be careful with old phones.  But yes, they DID end up bringing him donuts.

According to new research, trying too hard for maximum happiness might be making us miserable. It drains our mental energy . . . leaving us with less willpower for other important tasks and decisions.  And it adds pressure. That creates a snowball effect.  You decide to try making yourself feel happier . . . but then that effort depletes your ability to do the kinds of things that actually make you feel good, like being active, productive, and solving problems. The researchers say you shouldn’t give up on the pursuit . . . but CHILL OUT about it, and don’t stress about being super happy ALL the time.  “Look at what you already have, and just accept it as something that gives you happiness.”

Dolly Parton’s husband of 58 years, Carl Dean, passed away yesterday.  He passed away in Nashville at the age of 82.

The Academy Awards were watched by 18.07 million viewers. That’s down from 19.5 million viewers last year

Adrien Brody set a new record for the longest Oscars acceptance speech. Upon winning Best Actor, he spoke for five minutes and 40 seconds, surpassing the previous record of five minutes and 30 seconds by British star Greer Garson