February 26th is the 57th day of the year. There are 308 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Pistachio Day, National Set A Good Example Day, Tell A Fairy Tale Day, Levi Strauss Day, Carnival Day and National Carpe Diem Day

— On this date in 1829, Levi Strauss, the inventor of Levi’s Jeans, was born

— On this date in 1870, first NYC subway line opened

— On this date in 1919, the Grand Canyon National Park opened

— On this date in 1930, first red & green traffic lights installed in Manhattan NYC

— On this date in 2007, Krispy Kreme announced they would begin selling a wheat glazed doughnut that contained only 180 calories.

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

Mike Tyson recently launched a potato-based ice cream called Mr. Fluff-Head. It costs $7.77 per serving. The ice cream is made with real ingredients and is free from artificial GMOs, stabilizers, and preservatives.

Chap Stik and other lip balms may not be good for you. Certain additives, like fragrances and formaldehyde, can lead to worsening symptoms. Dermatologists recommend fragrance-free, petroleum-based balms for sensitive lips.

A Brooklyn, New York Fast Food Restaurant (McDonald’s) is now carding teens. They are requiring customers under 20 to be accompanied by a parent due to unruly teens causing chaos. Customers must show ID to order. Security guards are present at all times. Many feel the age restriction is necessary to maintain safety.

‘Stream Cheating’ is now an official condition recognized by health professionals. Stream Cheating occurs when one partner watches a shared TV series without the other. Some consider it a form of infidelity. Dr. Frankie Bashan, a board-certified therapist and clinical psychologist, says, “It is a betrayal, because you’re engaging in something together that you’re experiencing in the moment, real-time, where you’re relating to each other about what’s happening. It’s a time for quality connection. Depending on your attachment style, it can trigger anxiety, it can trigger fear of rejection or fear of abandonment.”

A Thailand couple who set the world record for the longest kiss has sadly revealed they are no longer together. Ekkachai Tiranarat says, ‘I am very proud. It was a once in a lifetime experience. We spent a long time together and I’m trying to remember the good memories and that we did this together.’

A silent album has been released by 1,000 musicians to protest AI companies using artists’ work without permission. The album, titled “Is This What We Want?,” symbolizes the potential impact on artists’ livelihoods. Proceeds from the album will support the Help Musicians charity.