April 25th is the 115th day of the year. There are 250 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is World Penguin Day, National Arbod Day, National Zucchini Bread Day, Hug A Plumber Day, Perfect Date Day, National Mani-Pedi Day, National Historic Marker Day & National Telephone Day

— On this date in 1792, the guillotine was first used

— On this date in 1901, New York became the first state to require license plates on cars

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:
The Green Bay Packers selected Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden with their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. This was the 23rd overall pick. The pick was the first time the Packers have drafted a wide receiver in the first round since 2002.

Stargazers will be able to spot a celestial smiley face in the early morning sky today. The alignment of Venus, Saturn and the moon will create the unique smiley face formation. Astronomers recommend looking towards the Eastern horizon to witness this rare event.

Krispy Kreme has Pac-Man Doughnuts. The doughnut is being chased by ghosts and dots while another is topped with Pac-Man candy. The collection is set to be released in grocery stores soon

5-Hour Energy worked with Taco John’s on a limited-edition “caffeinated hot sauce.”  The flavor is mango habanero. 

The latest dating craze, Tinder-Dona, has singles  placing specific items in their shopping carts to signal their intentions. Chocolates in a grocery cart means the shopper wants a casual fling while beans hint at a search for a serious relationship. People with pineapples in their carts are signaling they are open for a conversation. Shopping at the right time, like between 7 and 8 pm, could increase your chances of finding love in the grocery store.

The women’s hygiene brand Billie recently unveiled a set of advertisements featuring giant scratch-and-sniff armpits. New Yorkers have been walking by the life-sized pits and sniffing them to experience Billie’s newest tropical-inspired scent, “Coco Villa.” One TikToker joked,
“Love the fresh smell of Billie’s pits in the morning.” Here’s a video.  

Dinos Kkantis , from Aradippou, broke a Guinness World Record by balancing 468 wine glasses on his head while dancing. He performed the Dance of the Glasses routine. The current record of 319 glasses was set by a fellow Cypriot in May 2023.

A 113-million-year-old ant, the oldest of its kind, has been found in Brazil. The ancient insect belongs to an extinct group called hell ants, known for their nightmarish appearance. This new species showcases highly specialized features and unique hunting behaviors.

People are taking pictures of themselves with Pope Francis’ body. Grieving individuals find it disrespectful and distasteful. Despite warnings and security interventions, some are prioritizing selfies over paying their last respects.

Nintendo Switch 2 fans caused website crashes at Target, Best Buy, and Walmart yesterday during pre-order sales. The Nintendo Switch 2 quickly sold out.  The Daily Record says 2.2 million people have applied to buy the new console, but there won’t be enough units available.  Nintendo says demand far exceeds supply.

Dutch designers are building the world’s coolest yacht. The 454 foot megayacht, named Inspire, will have an underwater dining room, a 32 foot pool, a sauna, 10 guest cabins, six decks, a garden, a fireplace and a 40-seat theater.   The ship is going to cost $442 million to build.