April 8th is the 98th day of the year. There are 267 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is the International Be Kind To Lawyers Day, National Empanada Day, Zoo Lovers Day, Dog Farting Awareness Day and International Feng Shui Awareness Day

— On this date in 1766, the first fire escape was patented

— On this date in 1879, Milk was sold in glass bottles for the first time

— On this date in 2016, The Guns N’ Roses reunion tour gets underway in Las Vegas. Axl Rose, who fractured his foot at a warm-up show, performs from the throne Dave Grohl used to play Foo Fighters shows when he was hobbled.

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

A Mega Millions lottery jackpot ticket is going to rise to $5 today. That’s up from $2. The odds of winning a jackpot have gone from 1 in 303 million to 1 in 290 million. The higher ticket price means jackpots will now start at $50 million instead of $20 million. 

Miller High Life is introducing a vinyl record made with beer. The record captures the sounds of a dive bar. Fans can pre-order the vinyl for $18.

A recent study revealed that alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer, even with less than one drink. The study, published in the journal “Addiction,” emphasizes the harmful effects of alcohol. Experts advise moderation.

A study found that too much high-fructose corn syrup can make you dumb.(If you have trouble spelling M&M’s….)

In a new survey, 77% of people say digital clutter negatively impacts their life.  The average person has 1,044 unread emails,12 unread text messages, and 17 unread social media notifications. 

A recent study found that people born in September, October, and November tend to be skinnier than those born in other months. Researchers from Japan’s Tohoku University analyzed 683 people and discovered that those conceived in colder months have a lower body mass index and fat accumulation. Experts say people born in cold months have a higher activity in their brown adipose tissue which is the type of fat that burns calories to produce heat.

4-foot-3 Marcelino Tolentino, from Huánuco, Peru, recently turned 125 years old. He is the world’s oldest person.  Known as Mashico, he credits his longevity to a diet of homegrown veggies, fruits, and lamb, along with his daily avocado breakfast. Tolentino’s simple life has led him to this remarkable age.

ChatGPT is still wrong a lot of the time.  But a poll found a third of us already trust it more than EXPERTS in at least one area of expertise.

The Nashville airport may be renamed the Dolly Parton International Airport. A new petition has gathered over 48,000 signatures.  The petition highlights Parton’s impact on society through her music and philanthropic efforts.  

There’s something happening at screenings of “A Minecraft Movie” where teens freak out when Jack Black says “chicken jockey”.  They scream and throw their food and drinks.  It got so bad, cops showed up to escort some out.  Here’s a recording of the chaos, then the crowd mocking those being removed from the theater. Black’s line was in the trailer, so many were greatly anticipating it.  Some theaters are now making announcements before the movie warning people not to act like idiots.