October 2nd is the 276th day of the year. There are 90 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), National Custodial Workers Recognition Day, National Name Your Car Day, National Fried Scallops Day, National Brow Day, National Pumpkin Seed Day, National Smarties Day and National Non Alcoholic Beer Day

ON THIS DAY WITH NICOLET
— On this date in 1950, The “Peanuts” comic strip first appeared in newspapers

— On this date in 1958, Yogi Bear stole his first picnic basket in Jellystone National Park, assisted by his sidekick Boo Boo Bear.

— On this date in 1994, John Mellencamp confirmed he had a mild heart attack because he smoked four packs of cigarettes a day, and his cholesterol level was 300.

— On this date in 2005, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s divorce became official. The two sold their home for $28 million.

THINGS U NEED 2 NO
Hurricane Helene dumped 40 trillion gallons of rain on the Southeast. A man named Ed Clark is the head of the National Water Center in Alabama . . . and he thinks that the 40 trillion number might even be “conservative.” The calculation was only for rain that fell through Sunday, and 1 to 2 trillion more gallons of rain may have fallen since then, particularly in Virginia.

McDonald’s has unveiled BFF Fries. The fries come in an extra large container and are meant to be shared with your best friend. McDonald’s launched BFF fries in the Philippines. Now people worldwide want them. Someone reacted:  “My bff would become myself.”

Starbucks Is going to be selling drinks inspired by the upcoming movie “Wicked.” The Elphaba Frappuccino is a Starbucks Cold Brew with peppermint syrup, non-dairy matcha cream cold foam and sprinkles. The Glinda Pink Drink is a Mango Dragonfruit Refresher with creamy coconut milk, ice,  dragonfruit, Strawberry Cream Cold Foam and sprinkles.

If you ate a deep-fried Snickers at a fair or festival this summer and you’re still alive — congratulations. Scottish researchers said deep-fried candy bars are so full of fat they slow the supply of blood to the brain and raise the risk of having a stroke within minutes. Experts say that men who already have narrow arteries are most in danger. Researchers (Glasgow University) fed battered chocolate bars to 24 volunteers. They found that just 90 minutes later, blood flow to the brain was reduced in men, though there was no major change in women.

The state of California has banned Froot Loops, Trix, Gatorade, Skittles, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos  from schools. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law prohibiting schools from serving foods with certain dyes linked to hyperactivity. 

A study found that even smelling olive oil makes you feel more full.

People are now consuming a tablespoon of vinegar and water before their meals because a French biochemist, named Jessie Inchauspé,  went viral with claims the mixture has health benefits. Jessie says vinegar can lower blood sugar levels and reduce belly fat. “See how you feel with a smaller spike and a smaller crash, fewer cravings and less fatigue.’’ 

Have you heard of the “Poop Rule” for decluttering?  Pick something up in your hands . . . imagine there was poop on it . . . and ask yourself, “Would I wash this, or throw it away?” 

What do you normally wear to bed?  The top answer in a Reddit poll was pajamas, followed by underwear.  But one in seven people said usually just whatever they wore all day.  We’re guessing most of those people are work-from-home types, not coal miners.

Christmas started yesterday in Venezuela after President Nicolás Maduro declared the holiday would now be held on October 1st instead of December 25th. He made the original proclamation back on September 5th. Residents woke up to Christmas decorations in Caracas, but the mood was not festive. Venezuelans didn’t feel like celebrating because of the country’s economic challenges and political unrest. 

People are embracing a new Tik Tok  trend of decorating their toilets with floral stamps.The stick-ons have odor-prevention benefits. The trend follows the popularity of “fridgescaping”/ The stick-ons cost around $16 and are applied to the inside of toilet bowls with a special applicator

Rascal Flatts is touring to celebrate 25 years together. The Life is a Highway Tour starts in Eastville, Indiana on February 13th and ends in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 5th

John Amos, known for his roles on classic TV shows like “Good Times” and “Roots,” and the Coming to America movies, has died at age 84. He passed away on August 21st. His family waited until now to release details