October 9th is the 283rd day of the year. There are 83 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work & School Day, National Stop Bullying Day, International Beer & Pizza Day, National Moldy Cheese Day, National Sneakers Day, Fire Prevention Day, National Class Ring Day and National Send a Booty Pic Day

ON THIS DAY WITH NICOLET
— On this date in 1888, The Washington Monument officially opened to the public.

— On this date in 1911, Jack Daniel, American businessman who founded Jack Daniel’s, died (b. 1849)

— On this date in 1946, the first electric blanket was sold for $39.50

— On this date in 1996, World’s largest grilled cheese sandwich was made, 3,000 pounds

— On this date in 2010, Chile’s 33 trapped miners cheered as a drill punched a hole into their underground chamber where they had been stuck for 66 days

THINGS U NEED 2 NO
Hurricane Milton’s strength has led to calls for a new Category 6 hurricane classification due to wind gusts exceeding 200 miles per hour.

Mega Millions tickets will soon cost $5. The new price will be introduced in April with improved jackpot odds and more frequent giant prizes. Lottery officials believe players won’t mind the increase. 

Recent research from Nutrients magazine suggests that coffee can aid in weight loss. Experts say if you want to reduce body weight and visceral fat, you should drink espresso or a  French press coffee because they contain more of the compound cafestol, which is linked to fat loss. Exercise is still important for overall health.

(OPEN) The “SpongeBob Squarepants” Krabby Patty and Frosty are officially available at Wendy’s.  The Frosty features a vanilla base with pineapple-mango puree swirlled into it.  The Krabby Patty is a quarter pound of Wendy’s beef, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and a “top-secret” Krabby Kollab sauce served on a toasted bun. 

Coors Banquet and Wrangler have collaborated on a new line of jeans called Beer Wash Jeans. They are the first Wrangler denim jeans washed in Coors beer. Each limited-edition pair of Beer Wash Jeans includes a Coors Banquet bottle opener and a patch kit for customization.

A company called Skip is taking pre-orders for new high-tech pants that make hiking easier.  A built-in exoskeleton gives you 40% more leg power.  But they’re not cheap . . . $5,000 a pair.  Here are the creators explaining what the A.I. pants are all about.

A team in Denmark has invented a pill that replicates the benefits of vigorous exercise without needing to move. The drug, LaKe, triggers the body to mimic the effects of running six miles. The pill could revolutionize health for those unable to engage in intense physical activity. The pill strengthens the heart, flushes fatty acids from the bloodstream and releases appetite suppressing hormones 

Some people still carry a good amount of cash.  The average man carries $78, while women stick to an average of $51.  And in a survey, 29% of Americans believe that spending cash doesn’t actually “count” as spending money.  

Western Australia’s government plans to ban terms like ‘boomer’ and ‘millennial’ to combat ageism. A $400,000 education campaign will raise awareness about ageism’s impact. The government also advises against using terms like ‘old people’s home’ to describe where elderly individuals live.

An Oregon National Guard member recently completed 1,027 chest-to-ground burpees in one hour. Maj. Tommy Vu set a new world record. A Dutch man held the previous record with 1,010

Lisa Marie Presley kept her son’s body in her house for two months following his death. The shocking revelation comes from her forthcoming memoir, “From Here to the Great Unknown.” Lisa Marie struggled with the decision of whether to bury her son in Hawaii or at Graceland alongside his grandfather, Elvis. An empathetic funeral home owner helped preserve the body while she grieved.