October 30th is the 304th day of the year. There are 62 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Candy Corn Day, Pumpkin Bread Day, National Text Your Ex Day, Devil’s Night and Haunted Refrigerator Night

ON THIS DAY WITH NICOLET

— On this date in 1964, Buffalo Wings were created by Teressa Bellissimo at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, for her son and some friends as a midnight snack.

— On this date in 1974, The Rumble in the Jungle took place as Muhammad Ali knocked out George Foreman to regain the World Heavyweight Boxing championship

— On this date in 1989, Smith Dairy in Orrville, Ohio makes a world’s record milkshake: 1,575.2 gal gallons.

— On this date in 2012, George Lucas sells Lucasfilm Ltd. to the Walt Disney Company for $4.05 billion; the sale includes the rights to the ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Star Wars’ franchises

THINGS U NEED 2 NO
It’s National Candy Corn Day.  According to a recent poll, 57% of Candy Corn lovers eat the whole piece in one bite . . . 28% start with the narrower white tip . . . while 15% begin with the wider yellow end. 

Starbucks is discontinuing its olive oil coffee because it was disagreeing with people and causing them to run to the bathroom. Many people had upset stomachs and digestive issues. The coffee was part of Starbucks’ Reserve Roastery line

‘Crocs for Dogs’ sold out on their first day out. The pet boots were priced at $50 and came in green and pink colors. The matching clogs for pet owners were also a hit on ‘Croc Day.’

After you binge on Halloween candy, go eat a bunch of sauerkraut.  (???)  Experts say fermented foods like sauerkraut can help rebalance your microbiome.  That’s the delicate balance of good bacteria in your gut that helps you digest and keeps your immune system strong. 

Schools across the U.S. are banning Crocs because students are tripping and falling in them. Some students are throwing the rubber shoes at classmates as a joke. One New York student was running on the playground in Crocs when she slipped and fell.  She needed eight stitches to close a giant gash on her shin. Health experts say Crocs lack arch support and retain moisture making them unsuitable for all-day use.

BetUS is selling a candle that smells like an NFL’s player’s jockstrap. The candle has hints of wood, citrus, neroli flower, lavender, and amber. Priced at $50, it is available in blue or brown.  The candle resembles a player’s bare torso. The candle is wearing a jockstrap

In a poll, 20% of Americans think kids “of all ages” should be allowed to vote.  So how is a five-year-old going to vote?  13% of people support giving parents one additional vote for each child they have who is a minor. 

Someone analyzed the “Billionaire Index” to determine which names are the most common among uber-rich folks, and the two at the top are John and David.

In a new poll, 90% of Americans claim they’re willing to admit it when they’re wrong.  1% of people say “I’m never wrong.” 

Personality Profile – What Your Sleeping Positions Reveal About Your Personality (According to a new article by The Mirror)
– Those who prefer the fetal position … are anxious and emotional
– Those in a semi-fetal position … are well-adjusted. 
– Those in a log-style position … are sociable  
– Those who sleep in a freefall-style on their front … are social but can be sensitive to criticism and extreme situations.