March 18th is the 77th day of the year. There are 288 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Ag Day, Global Recycling Day, National Sloppy Joe Day, National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day and National Awkward Moments Day

— On this date in 1845, Johnny Appleseed died

— On this date in 1931, The first electric shavers (Schick) go on sale in the US

— On this date in 1961, the Pillsbury Dough Boy was introduced

— On this date in 1993, Eddie Murphy married Nicole Mitchell in NYC (only married twice- NINE kids)

— On this date in 1995, Michael Jordan announces he is ending his 17 month NBA retirement

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

KFC has now added fried, “mashed potato poppers” for a limited time.  You can get them on their own with a side of gravy . . . or in a new “Dunk It Bucket,” which includes their tenders, fries, and the poppers. 

Fake sushi is on the rise in the U.S. It poses health risks for consumers. Cheaper fish substitutes are being passed off as top-quality varieties like snapper and salmon. Mislabeling rates are high, with some seafood fraudsters intentionally misleading customers with incorrect labels.

Diners are avoiding being charged extra at all-you-can-eat buffets by flushing their leftover food down the toilet. Some sushi buffets are charging for uneaten pieces. Tik Tokers are posting videos of themselves sneaking the leftovers into the bathroom before flushing them down the toilet. Viewers are shocked 

Pepsi bought the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.6 billion.  It’s because people want healthier options than regular old sugar-water. 

A study found filtered tap water is healthier than bottled because it has less microplastics

Google shared some of the top things we were googling when COVID hit five years ago.  Everyone was looking for face masks . . . watching “Tiger King” . . . buying loungewear . . . and learning how to make sourdough.

Police in Boston shared a photo of dozens of “borgs” they confiscated from young people over St. Patrick’s Day weekend.  That stands for “blackout rage gallons” . . . just gallon jugs full of booze.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology says a “butt load” is an actual measurement equivalent to 126 gallons. The measurement originated from an old English measurement unit called a butt. The term is commonly used to denote a large quantity without a specific amount. Other quirky measurements include a nibble, reflecting four bits of computer info, and a cow-calf unit, determining land needed to feed a beef cow and its calf. 

An old story from 2016 is going viral again.  A company in Spain wanted to honor a 69-year-old employee for working there so long . . . then realized he hadn’t shown up to work in SIX YEARS and was still cashing his checks. 

Roku owners are angry after the company started testing unskippable ads that play before you can browse or access the HOME SCREEN.

Tinder is hosting a free upcycling event in New York City called ”Take My Ex’s Clothes.” Women can bring their ex’s clothes and get rid of them in a creative and sustainable way rather than burning them.  Some women are planning to bring past gifts. The event takes place on March 22nd 

Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy. The company plans to sell its assets.  Forever 21 has struggled to adapt to changing consumer preferences in recent years. This is the second time Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy in six years. 

The first foldable iPhone is supposedly coming next year . . . and could cost $2,300.

A Peruvian fisherman was rescued after being lost at sea for 95 days. Máximo Castro survived by drinking rainwater and eating insects, birds, and a turtle. His daughter thanked the Ecuadorian fishermen who found and saved him. Castro survived by thinking of his family every day.

Conan O’Brien will host the Academy Awards in 2026. O’Brien jokingly stated he’s returning to hear Adrien Brody finish his long speech.  This year’s Oscars, led by O’Brien, had its biggest audience in five years and was praised for its entertainment value.