February 19th is the 50th day of the year. There are 315 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Chocolate Mint Day, National Lash Day, National Boston Terrier Day, National Hickey Day and Rubber Chicken Day

— On this date in 1878, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph (record player)

— On this date in 1913, Cracker Jack started inserting prizes into their boxes

— On this date in 1968, the first nationwide broadcast of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood aired on PBS

— On this date in 1985, Cherry Coke debuted

— On this date in 2004, Koch Entertainment signed William Hung to a record deal

— On this date in 2006, The Rolling Stones played to a crowd of 1.3 million people in Brazil

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:
Kentucky Fried Chicken is moving its U.S. corporate office from Louisville, Kentucky to Plano, Texas. The decision has stirred disappointment in Louisville where the brand originated. 

A recent study by China’s Tsinghua University reveals that consuming sugary drinks is associated with a higher risk of male pattern baldness. Men with male pattern baldness drink nearly twice as many sugary drinks than men with hair. Doctors say a high sugar intake leads to increased blood sugar levels. This impacts hair follicles.

A study proves what many of us already know: The majority of us are brand loyal to products like coffee, mayonnaise, toothpaste, headache remedies, and cigarettes.

Poultry supply companies are experiencing a surge in chicken sales due to the egg shortage. One Houston livestock company has seen sales triple since the bird flu caused the egg shortage.  People are paying up to $400 for ten hens. They are then raising the chickens in their own backyards 

The back seat of your car may tell women everything they need to know about you before they ever get in. According to a survey, women often interpret a cluttered back seat as evidence that a man has certain personality traits, including disorganization and irresponsibility. The back seat crud test is said to work equally well for men and women. In both cases a sloppy car could mean a sloppy lifestyle.

The Peacock documentary, “Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy,” will premiere on February 25th. It will shed light on his fatal overdose. Interviews in the trailer reveal the impact of Perry’s addictions and the enablers in Hollywood. 

Fans of “The Goonies” are finally getting a sequel to the 1985 movie. No details yet on the cast or director.