May 16th is the 136th day of the year. There are 229 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Barbecue Day, Mimosa Day, National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day, National Sea Monkey Day, National Pizza Party Day, Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day, National Check Your Wipers Day, Wear Purple for Peace Day, National Strawberry Milkshake Day and National Piercing Day

— On this date in 1891, Spam was first sold

— On this date in 1965, Spaghetti O’s were first sold

— On this date in 1983, Michael Jackson does the Moonwalk for the first time on TV when he breaks out the move on the Motown 25th anniversary TV special.

— On this date in 1998, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards fell while reaching for a book of nude art in his Connecticut home. The fall broke his ribs, causing the Stones to postpone many dates on their Bridges To Babylon tour.

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

Casino.org is hiring a Hangover Food Tester. Their job ad reads: “Apply to become our first ever Las Vegas Hangover Food Tester! You will be given the chance to fly to Vegas for a weekend, and taste-test six of the city’s wildest hangover meals. All that we ask is for you rate each meal on a scale of 1-10, based on our scoring criteria. You’ll be given $2,500 if you’re the winner.” People can apply until June 12^th

A dog near Toronto could be in the running for world’s shortest dog.  Her name is Lulu, and she’s a Yorkshire terrier.  She stands in at just three inches tall and weighs under one pound

The world record for the most people knitting simultaneously in a single location is 3,083 participants. This record was set by the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (UK) at an event held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on May 30, 2012. All participants knitted continuously for 15 minutes during this event

A new study reveals that your toothbrush is gross and full of bacteria. Toothbrushes can harbor fecal matter and E. coli. Experts recommend replacing toothbrushes every 3-4 months. Brushes should be stored in an upright position to air dry and should be kept at least six feet from the toilet.  The average toothbrush carries 77 times more bacteria than the most common things touched in a hospital and food facility A mom is confused because her kid got a birthday “invitation” from a friend.  But that kid’s parents aren’t having a party . . . they just want gifts sent over.  There is also information if you just want to Venmo money. 

A woman claims she never has to pay for chicken, because she goes home and weighs the chicken after buying it . . . and if the weight is off, which happens frequently apparently, she complains and gets reimbursed. 

Tom Cruise is expected to make $70-$100 million for starring in the eighth Mission Impossible film.  The movie is set to be released on May 23rd.

Human remains were found near Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island mansion.  Residents expressed shock at the discovery. Police are investigating, but no foul play is suspected. Swift’s representatives have not commented on the incident. One resident commented on the discovery of a human leg bone saying, “It was probably a couple football fields away from Taylor Swift’s house and the Ocean House. “I would never expect anything like that — especially not in Watch Hill. It kind of alarmed me, and it was just something very out of the ordinary for Westerly .’’

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding is going to be intimate. Under 200 guests have been invited. The wedding will most likely cost no more than $15 million. It is set to take place in Venice, Italy at the end of June.  The Kardashians, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are expected to attend. Lauren’s wedding gown could cost as much as $250,000.