November 12th is the 317th day of the year. There are 49 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National French Dip Day, Happy Hour Day, National Pizza With Everything (Except Anchovies) Day and Chicken Soup for the Soul Day

ON THIS DAY WITH NICOLET
— On this date in 1745, the first “Happy Hour” was held in an Irish pub

— On this date in 1933, First known photo of so-called Loch Ness Monster was taken by Hugh Gray.

— On this date in 1946, the first bank drive-thru opened

— On this date in 1993, The first Ultimate Fighting Championship event, UFC 1, was held in Denver, Colorado.

— On this date in 2018, comic book legend Stan Lee died

THINGS U NEED 2 NO
FOR MIKEY- Someone asked meteorologists why 60 degree seems colder in fall than it does in spring.  Four main reasons are the humidity, the wind chill, the ground is colder in fall, and it takes time to acclimate.  Your body is still used to the previous season. 

Eating chocolate on a daily basis lowers a person’s blood pressure by six points. Experts warn that the sugar content in chocolate could negate the benefits.

Red Lobster is re-adding hush puppies to their menu, much to the delight of diners. Customers can also look forward to an improved tartar sauce based on TikTok feedback.

American neurologist Dr. Richard Restak suggests people stop boozing at age 70 to preserve brain health. Dr. Restak warns that excessive alcohol consumption after 65 could lead to dementia and an increased risk of falls. He emphasizes the importance of protecting neurons and memory.

Pizza Hut has created the PIZZAWRMR. The pizza warmer sits on your Sony PS5 and uses the console’s heat to warm up slices while you game. The warmer has a red lid that opens for easy access

An Ohio-based pizza chain, named Mikey’s Late Night Slice, has introduced a Thanksgiving Pizza called “The Gobbler.” The viral pizza is topped with smoked turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. The seasonal pie has been a favorite for 14 years and was originally made with Thanksgiving leftovers. 

The Street says Macy’s is selling a $151 designer suitcase that comes with a built-in weight indicator. The scale lets you know when your bag weighs more than 50 lb. This way you won’t incur any extra charges when checking in 

According to a new survey, Americans may be getting TIRED of holiday gatherings.  The average person is planning to attend THREE big social events this year, which is down from FIVE last year. Most people are still planning on Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners . . . but fewer people are doing get-togethers for Friendsgiving and New Year’s Eve. And many people are FINE with this:  Only 36% of people say they wish they were attending MORE gatherings this year, compared to 62% last year.

Have you ever left a concert or sporting event early to beat traffic?  80% of Americans say they’ve done it. 

A marketing agency ranked the world’s sexiest bald men.  Prince William got first place, The Rock is second, Shaq took third.  Honorable Mention:  Danny DeVito is #6. 

The highest number ever to be counted aloud and without pause is 122,312. The highest number ever counted aloud is 1,000,000, but it was over 89 days.

Amazon is developing smart eyeglasses for its delivery drivers.  They will help guide them through complicated areas in and around buildings so they can shave time off their deliveries.