February 5th is the 36th day of the year. There are 329 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Girls & Women In Sports Day, World Nutella Day, National Weatherperson’s Day, National Chocolate Fondue Day, National Red Solo Cup Day and National Shower with a Friend Day

ON THIS DAY WITH NICOLET
— On this date in 1861, Samuel Goodale invented the peep show machine

— On this date in 1870, the first motion picture shown to a theater audience in Philadelphia

— On this date in 1922, Reader’s Digest Magazine was first published

— On this date in 1972, U.S. airlines began mandatory inspections of passengers and baggage to cut down on hijacking

— On this date in 2007, NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak was arrested for trying to kidnap a woman, who was in love with the same astronaut she was. Lisa told the police she wore diapers during her cross country journey to find her victim.

— On this date in 2017, the Patriots came back from 25 points down to beat the Falcons in the Super Bowl 34-28

— On this date in 2024, Toby Keith died

THINGS U NEED 2 NO
The Shamrock Shake is set to return to McDonald’s on Feb. 10th. Shamrock Shake sales support Ronald McDonald House Charities, with 25 cents from each shake sale going to the organization. 

Pepperidge Farm has partnered with Warner Bros. to launch limited-edition Butterbeer Flavored Grahams. The crackers boast a rich butterscotch taste, hints of vanilla, and magical shapes. The treats were inspired by Harry Potter 

Goldfish is launching a limited edition Butterbeer-flavored Grahams snack, inspired by “Harry Potter“.  They say you should be able to taste butterscotch, brown butter, cinnamon, and even a “slight fruity note” in each bite.

Minnesota State Senator Grant Hauschild is looking to change the law in the state to make it legal to eat beaver again.  The animal isn’t usually eaten but it is low in fat. 

A poll asked people what their LEAST favorite month is, and the top two responses were:  January and February.  Warmer weather is popular, but the #1 month is actually October.

According to a new study, people are speaking about 3,000 FEWER WORDS each day, compared to 20 years ago.  And women do speak more than men . . . but not by THAT much.

Choosing a name for your unborn child is a deeply personal and meaningful decision, but if you’ve got a few hundred or a few thousand bucks to spare, there are baby name consultants who can help.
… Colleen Slagen (the Naming Bebe) charges $250 to $400 per consultation.
… Steph Coffield (Names with Steph) will provide a personalized list for as little as $140, but goes up to $700 for a luxury package with three phone calls.

Merriam-Webster defines “middle aged” as between “about 40” and “about 60.”  But a poll found one in four Americans under 40 consider themselves middle aged.  And one in five over 60 say the same.  What do you think the age range is?

Celebrity astrologer Inbaal Honigman has revealed that Thursdays and Sundays are the luckiest days to play the lottery. Thursday is linked to Jupiter, while Sunday is ruled by the sun. Jupiter is associated with luck. Inbaal says, “Thursday is the luckiest day for purchasing a lottery ticket. Thursday carries the energy of Thor and Jupiter in its name and its vibration. It’s a great day for investing, gambling and asking for a pay rise. Sunday is also a lucky day for purchasing a lotto ticket because it is ruled by the sun. Sunday is therefore associated with luck, success, positivity and abundance.” Avoid playing on Fridays and Saturdays, which are considered the unluckiest days for lottery winnings.

Patrick Mahomes’ three-week-old daughter, Golden, will be at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Mahomes expressed excitement for Golden’s first football experience. 

NFL owners have begun arriving in New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan made a grand entrance on his 400 ft yacht. The $360 million vessel has three pools, four fireplaces, a spa, a sauna, a cryo chamber, a health club, a yoga studio, a basketball court, a pickleball court and a helipad. The yacht sleeps 12 guests and has a crew of 37 

15.4 million people watched the Grammys. That’s down 9% from the year before. The show raised $9 million for Los Angeles’ wildfire relief efforts.