December 4th is the 339th day of the year. There are 27 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Cookie Day, National Sock Day, National Dice Day, Wear Brown Shoes Day and National Write a Letter To Santa Day

ON THIS DAY WITH NICOLET
— On this date in 1954, The first Burger King (Insta Burger King) opened in Miami, Florida, owned by James McLamore and David Edgerton.

— On this date in 1981, Falcon Crest premiered on CBS.

— On this date in 1997, The NBA suspended Latrell Sprewell for one year for choking and threatening to kill his coach, P.J. Carlesimo

THINGS U NEED 2 NO
Today is National Cookie Day.  And to celebrate, a website put together a list of the “most-searched cookies” in every state.  Middle America seems to really love sugar cookies, while the coasts like more variety, even biscotti. In Wisconsin & Minnesota it’s the Sugar Cookie.

A few Taco Bell drive-thrus nationwide will be adding photo booths, which is apparently for a Super Bowl ad.

The average price of a real Christmas tree this year is $80. The price may vary depending on the size and type of tree. Artificial trees cost between $80 and $1,000 this year 

“Zebra striping” is a new term for an old idea that could help keep you sober at your next holiday party.  It’s when you alternate between alcoholic and NON-alcoholic drinks.  You can’t have two boozy drinks in a row. 

Frontier Airlines is set to launch first-class seating on their planes next year. The seats will offer exceptional comfort and space at affordable prices. 

If 2024 has you thinking about leaving America, your best bets might be considering Switzerland or Austria.  Your WORST bet may be moving to . . . Libya.

Particularly when you’re older, you are 14 percent more likely to die on your birthday than on any other day of the year. Particularly when you live in certain geographical areas, you are 13 percent more likely to die after getting a paycheck. And particularly when you’re human, you are more likely to die in the late morning — around 11AM than at any other time during the day.

25% of people say they’ve “discovered a more romantic side of their partner” while traveling together.

 A third Moana movie is in the works. ‘’Moana 2’’ has earned $400 million in just a week.

Saudi royalty has offered Mike Tyson $700 million to fight Jake Paul in a rematch. To get the money, Mike must win by knockout within 3 minutes. The offer aims to revitalize boxing and attract fans.  Jake and Mike have not yet commented on the proposal.