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Today is National Unicorn Day, National Chinese Almond Cookie Day, Cherish An Antique Day, National Gin, Tonic Day and Black Beans & Rice Day & International ASMR Day

— On this date in 1865, the Civil War ended

— On this date in 1998, The Price Is Right aired their milestone 5,000th episode. Every prize given away on that episode was a car.

— On this date in 2012, Facebook purchases Instagram for $1 billion

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

KFC recently launched a toothpaste that tastes like their famous fried chicken. The toothpaste sold out. Fans are eagerly waiting for the next supply to become available. 

Louis Vuitton is celebrating Easter with an edible chocolate bag. It has a dark chocolate shell and milk chocolate detailing. The two-pound bag costs $245.

Will “hot dog towers” be the big barbecue trend this summer? You take a multi-tiered serving platter and put different types of hot dogs around it.  All three levels can be dogs, or you can use one level for fries and the top tier for condiments.  But don’t just load them on there.  It’s all about presentation. A place in South Carolina called Sir Wieners is taking responsibility for the trend.  They partnered with an upscale place called Lamar’s last fall and added a hot dog tower to the menu. The owner of Sir Wieners says people love it because it’s “over the top” and “the perfect mix of ridiculous and delicious.”

A new study by the University of Kent reveals that having a dog or a cat brings as much joy as an extra $90,000 a year.Researchers surveyed 2,500 households to determine the impact of pet ownership on life satisfaction. 81% of people consider their pets to be the greatest love of their life. 41% of pet owners see their furry friends as their children

Skipping breakfast and dinner heightens the risk of heart attacks. Doctors say skipping these meals can lead to obesity and other health issues like hypertension. Missing meals, especially breakfast, increases adrenaline levels, which can harm the heart over time. Eating less during the day may lead to overeating at night, contributing to obesity and potential heart problems.

This is pretty creative:  A business owner in Kentucky FLOODED his own restaurant with fresh water . . . to keep dirty floodwaters out. 

According to new research, the average man feels 67% more confident when sporting a suit or tuxedo.  But about 20% admit they still struggle with tying a necktie. 

Amazon and MGM Studios are developing a biopic about Sylvester Stallone’s struggles creating “Rocky.” Stallone wrote the script for “Rocky” in just three and a half days in 1975