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Besides bragging rights and cash,  Super Bowl winners receive an incredibly valuable ring specially designed and built for the occasion . There are 150 rings made, with 53 given to players, then the coaches, executives, and others. The rings cost $5 million for all combined, making each worth about $36,000. But what about the fans?!?

In case you missed the big game-

Simply put, the NFL views any commercial activity that uses or refers to the “Super Bowl” to draw attention as a violation of its trademark rights. Many of the activities challenged by the league undoubtedly deserve to be penalized. However,  the NFL's rule book defines trademark violations very broadly. But here's one way to get around it!

1-  Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest eating day of the year, right after Thanksgiving Day. 2-  Each team gets 108 Super Bowl footballs, each hand-crafted at the Wilson Football Factory in Ada, Ohio. 3-  The average price for the first Super Bowl tickets was $6, and the game was not a sellout. The average price for this year's game is reportedly $9,800, 70% more expensive than the previo...

8% of Americans say they’d get Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant, including 5% who’d do it in the trial stages before it’s proven safe  https://d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/Brain_Implants_and_Books_Read_poll_results_20240130.pdf Here's to the future!

 What would Americans give up to have a bathroom that stayed sanitized? Plus, the most annoying bathroom habits -  https://swnsdigital.com/us/2024/02/what-would-americans-give-up-to-have-a-bathroom-that-stayed-sanitized/ 25 percent of Americans would forfeit going out to eat in exchange for always having a clean bathroom?!?  Sounds like a job for AI!

If your e-mail box has been getting spammed every day from a certain organization about a particular sale of a seasonal and  worthwhile tasty treats....you're not alone. Here's the latest recorded message that accompanies the e-mails...

Chuck E. Cheese Is Releasing a Cookbook — Yes, You Read That Correctly  https://www.foodandwine.com/chuck-e-cheese-cookbook-8553188 Apparently, it's a real thing...unlike this fake spot-

118 new emojis are coming to iPhones — including new foods, animals and gender-neutral families  https://nypost.com/2024/01/29/lifestyle/118-new-emojis-are-coming-to-iphones-including-new-foods-animals-and-gender-neutral-families/ If you've got an Old Mac smartphone, it might be time to upgrade!-

Tesla Makes It Harder for Investors to Ignore Its ProblemsCEO Elon Musk wants people to think of Tesla as a tech company, but auto-company snags keep getting in the way. Let's call the Tesla Help Line and get some insight-

73% of Americans drink coffee every day, plus a million more coffee stats  https://www.driveresearch.com/market-research-company-blog/coffee-survey/  ( alt ) And while you drink your 3rd cup of the morning- Hey Alexa- what are some interesting facts about coffee?

Oreo Launches New Space Dunk Cookies With A Chance To Win A Trip To The Edge Of Space  https://www.chewboom.com/2024/01/23/oreo-launches-new-space-dunk-cookies-with-a-chance-to-win-a-trip-to-the-edge-of-space/ Oreos and space travel...that sounds about right.

Watch out, Taco Bell! Wendy's Introduces a Breakfast Burrito with Six Strips of Bacon  https://people.com/wendys-introduces-breakfast-burrito-with-six-strips-of-bacon-8547036   Hold my coffee-

Starbucks worker slams 'disrespectful' mourners after claiming FOUR people asked about Stanley cups at their brother's FUNERAL  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12970735/starbucks-worker-stanley-cup-funeral.html    Hey Alexa, what are some items of funeral etiquette? 

Hidden Valley Ranch lip balm  https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/burts-bees-and-hidden-valley-ranch-come-together-for-craveable-limited-edition-lip-balm-302036480.html But wait...there's more!!

Some Target and Walmart stores now locking up underwear as part of shoplifting crackdown  https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/target-walmart-retail-theft-underwear-locked/3420271/   I smell a TV series!

Research has proven that Dry January is  an effective behaviour change campaign . The campaign was independently evaluated in 2014 by the University of Sussex and found 72% of participants had sustained reduced levels of harmful drinking (drinking over recommended limits) 6 months after completing a month alcohol free. Which leads us to this question- What if liquor cabinets could talk?!

There's quite a winter freeze cover much of the country...Hey Alexa, how cold is it?

Place called Sloth Encounters Long Island accused of letting sloths fight each other  https://pix11.com/news/local-news/long-island/li-sloth-encounters-accused-of-abuse-sloths-after-undercover-investigation/   We have audio of the thrilling play by play!

The Girl Scouts are officially discontinuing the popular Raspberry Rally . The Girl Scouts debuted the cookie last year, and for one whole season, the Raspberry Rally was one of the organization's most popular cookie offerings. Here's audio from the announcement/service-

Study claims smoking weed before working out can boost motivation and make it more fun  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12930779/marijuana-weed-high-gym-fun.html Don't take my word for it, listen to this gym owner-

 Working iPhone found on side of road 'likely' fell from Alaska Airlines flight  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/08/iphone-found-alaska-airlines-door-flight-passenger  (Door  found  in Oregon teacher’s backyard.) Apple is already taking advantage of the story-

'90s nostalgia in full swing with discovery that you can reuse your vintage calendars from 1996 in 2024  https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/90s-nostalgia-full-swing-discovery-reuse-your-vintage-calendars-1996-2024  ( ebay ) It brings recycling to a new level!

An average of 44% of Americans make a New Year’s resolution before the night is over. Only 31% of people stick with the promises they made to themselves the prior year. A whopping 81% fail by February. The four most popular types of goals people set are to exercise, eat well, lose weight, and save money. Hey Alexa- how to I keep my New Year's Resolutions?

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