April 15th is the 105th day of the year. There are 260 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is Tax Day, World Art Day, National Rubber Eraser Day, National Glazed Spiral Ham Day, National Anime Day, National Laundry Day, Take A Wild Guess Day and National Hookup Day

— On this date in 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was born (d. 1519), He was a Italian painter, sculptor, scientist, and architect.

— On this date in 1738, the bottle opener was invented

— On this date in 1924, Rand McNally published its first road atlas.

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

A Tax Day poll found more people considered risking it and NOT FILING this year.  (!!!)  The idea was they could get away with it because the IRS is so understaffed from budget cuts.  We’re also less worried about mistakes. 

KFC in the Philippines is serving a Salted Caramel Twister Wrap. The fried boneless chicken is coated in salted caramel sauce, buttered corn, and fries. The Salted Caramel Zinger has a spicy chicken filet coated in salted caramel sauce. It is served on a sesame seed bun with lettuce and mayo. North Americans want KFC to bring those foods here 

Cap’n Crunch is bringing back their orange creamsicle-inspired flavor for a limited time this Summer. Available in two sizes, the cereal is described as having a creamy, citrusy taste in every bite. 

A 12-pound Easter Egg, with 31,000 calories, is now for sale. Crafted from Grand Cru Swiss chocolate and adorned with spring blossoms, the egg costs $520. Betty’s Yorkshire Shops says pre-orders are a must. Doctors are warning against consuming the entire egg  in one sitting. A smaller version is also available for $55

Hostess is celebrating the holiday this Sunday… 4/20….Not Easter, by sending out its Munchie Mobile Van.  The van is traveling up and down Route 420 on the East Coast. Hostess workers are giving away Ding Dongs, Zingers and Twinkies. 

Apparently people are searching the phrase “pickled flavored” on the internet so much that it is at a record high.  Even the phrase “pickle juice popsicle” is up by 200% this week. The top five searches are for whiskey, ketchup, vodka, chicken, and jelly beans.

Here are five foods even chefs say they won’t make from scratch because it’s not worth the effort, or store-bought is better:  Pasta, salsa, ketchup, mayonnaise, and bread. 

Nike has partnered with Kool-Aid for a colorful new sneaker collaboration.  The sneakers feature bold colors reminiscent of Kool-Aid flavors like Blue Raspberry and Cherry. Kool-Aid will also launch a new limited-edition flavor pack to coincide with the sneaker release in July. 

‘Ozempic Feet’ has become a side effect of taking the weight loss drug. It is defined as ‘excessive skin on the top of the foot.’ Sharon Osborne reportedly suffers from the condition. Some fans claim she has been airbrushing her feet in photos because they look unsightly.

A study found that we’re still not eating enough nuts and seeds. [Do the sesame seeds on the bun of my double bacon cheeseburger count?]

In a survey of why people think their internet or WiFi is slow, most people blame the weather, thick walls, electric appliances, or the time of day (more people using it at the same time each day). But the survey also found that some believe their internet speed is affected by a “government slowdown,” the presence of humans in the space, or traffic… the kind on our city streets and interstates.