April 16th is the 106th day of the year. There are 259 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Banana Day, National Eggs Benedict Day, National Wear Your Pajamas To Work Day, World Semicolon Day, National Bean Counter Day, National Librarian Day and Flat Stomach Appreciation Day

— On this date in 1818, The US border with Canada is established when the US Senate ratifies the Rush-Bagot Treaty.

— On this date in 1947, the zoom lens was invented

— On this date in 1999, Wayne Gretzky announced his retirement- Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals scored in NHL history, achieving 895 goals April 6, 2025

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

The long-awaited iPhone Fold could cost $2,000. The pricing is significantly higher than current foldable phones in the market, such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6. Analysts have hinted it could cost $2,500. 

A Chicago microbiologist recently tested the “five-second rule” to see if it’s safe to eat food off the floor. Nicholas Aicher found that every sample, from 0 to 60 seconds, showed bacterial growth on a petri dish. People were shocked by the findings, with one even saying they would never eat food from the floor again.

A study in the journal “Circulation” found doing random tasks and chores FASTER might do wonders for your health. Researchers tracked the movements of 24,000 adults for about a week.  None of them were people who got regular exercise. The ones who did minor tasks “briskly” saw major health benefits years later.  For some, their heart attack and stroke risk was HALF what it was for people who just went through the motions. “Minor” stuff might include quick things like speed-vacuuming the rug, or walking faster when you take out the trash.  They found even five minutes of rushing per day made a difference.  The idea is to just get your heart pumping.  And you don’t have to be pumping iron to do it. 

Someone online shared a photo of a receipt showing that they were charged a $5.00 fee for WHINING.  (Careful:  Even crazier, the receipt itemized it as a “B*tching Fee.”) The customer claims the fee was apparently because they “informed them that they were served the wrong beer.”  There aren’t any more details, so it’s unclear what exactly went down, and how the place gets away with this. Something seems off, but the customer says it was “just a regular pizza place” in Indiana . . . and not a place that intentionally messes with people, like, Dick’s Last Resort or something.  They also insist that it’s legit. For what it’s worth, the customer admits that they were complaining, but weren’t overly whiny.  (Or B-wordy.)  They also say they laughed it off, but people online are NOT cool with it. 

Researchers in Japan found we wake up feeling less groggy and more alert if we let in a little sun exactly 20 MINUTES before our alarm goes off. Opening your curtains after you’re up doesn’t do it.  And unless you’re waking up right after dawn, leaving them open all night can actually make things worse. They found 20 minutes before your alarm is the sweet spot.  So automatic curtains are the only practical solution for most people. You can buy gadgets now for $150 to $200 that work on a timer and make your existing curtains automatic. The study found sunrise alarm clocks that use artificial light don’t work as well.  Natural sunlight is best.