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National Pizza Day – February 9, 2026  https://nationaltoday.com/national-pizza-day/   Perfect timing....or not!

National Fart Day – February 5, 2026 (Not to be confused with National Pass Gas Day  last month .)  https://nationaltoday.com/national-fart-day/  Here's Lindsey Vonn talking about National Fart Day

February 2, when the  groundhog  is said to come out of its hole at the end of  hibernation . If the animal sees its shadow—i.e., if the weather is sunny—it is said to  portend  six weeks more of winter weather.

Heinz is launching the KegChup, a 19.5-inch, 10-pound  keg of ketchup  just in time for the Big Game.  https://www.foodandwine.com/heinz-kegchup-ketchup-dispenser-11892031  That's fine for rookies, but this is for REAL ketchup lovers!

It’s so cold, trees are exploding? (It happens, but it’s  rare .)  https://www.the-sun.com/news/15817210/cold-snap-exploding-trees-forest/  

International Sweatpants Day is marked on January 21 every year, and we’re going to celebrate it by wearing our sweatpants all day long! Although it might not be possible if there’s a dress code for your school or workplace. Can you believe that sweatpants have been around for close to 100 years? Here are some more fun facts from AI

Americans hit their daily energy low at 2:06 pm  https://talkerresearch.com/nearly-3-in-4-say-theyd-earn-more-if-they-had-more-energy/  Drink this...problem fixed!

Company launching Moon hotel, will cost up to $1 million per guest  https://nypost.com/2026/01/14/lifestyle/silicon-valley-startup-takes-bookings-for-1m-hotel-stays-on-the-moon/  Warning: Housekeeping not responsible for floating luggage-

Wikipedia turns 25 : First edit was on January 15th, 2001  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Wikipedia   Let's celebrate with a song!

Half of Americans unaware they're using AI on their phone  https://talkerresearch.com/half-of-americans-unaware-theyre-using-ai-on-their-phone/  

Seven Fun Keyboard Facts for World Typing Day -  https://touchtypeit.co.uk/type-its-top-10-typing-facts/  ( more ) While you're learning about keyboards and typing, here's something-

Why going back to work after the holidays feels so hard:Understanding post holiday overwhelm and recovery. Time off does boost well-being, but vacation benefits fade quickly once normal work routines resume. Post-holiday blues include email overload, decision fatigue, and disrupted focus to be instantly productive. Reframing your mindset and accepting a gradual return to full productivity helps re...

Just when you thought it could only happen in movies, it could be coming to a health food store near you!

There's a nationwide shortage on giant inflatable lawn Santas- Here' s a PSA-

65 percent of people dread going to their holiday office party- Hey Siri, what can I do instead?

Key Shopping Facts & TrendsWith three weeks remaining until Christmas, consumer behavior is shifting towards managing shipping timelines and in-store purchases.  Shipping Deadlines Approaching : December 14th is considered the last realistic day to place online orders using standard free shipping methods with confidence they will arrive by Christmas Eve. After that, expedited shipping (which c...

PetSmart Reveals List of Top 15 Most Festive Pet Cities (Basically, the cities most likely to dress their dog up for Christmas.)  https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/petsmart-reveals-list-of-top-15-most-festive-pet-cities-302627121.html  Festive pet cities?? Or embarrassment towns?

Hopefully you'll be able to tolerate your family this week- As we welcome a new sponsor- Tolerol-XR

American Farm Bureau says cost of Thanksgiving dinner for 10 is $55.18, down nearly $3 from last year  https://www.fb.org/news-release/cost-of-thanksgiving-dinner-declines Unless you live in the REAL WORLD! (I went shopping for Thanksgiving dinner for 3 people and spend $137) Maybe if everyone gets one spoonful??!

Artificial Christmas trees now dominate US holiday decorating, survey shows (83%)  https://fox40.com/news/artificial-christmas-trees-dominate-us-holiday-decorating-survey-shows/  Now with AI, things are about to get real!

Trouble in Toyland 2025: A.I. bots and toxics present hidden dangers this Christmas  https://pirg.org/california/edfund/resources/trouble-in-toyland-2025-a-i-bots-and-toxics-represent-hidden-dangers/  ( alt )

Ozempic Users Will Spend Twice as Much on Clothes This Black Friday  https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sunlightcom-survey-finds-glp-1-users-will-spend-twice-as-much-as-non-users-on-clothes-this-black-friday-302613013.html  

 Apple Is Dead Serious About Its $230 iPhone Sock -  https://gizmodo.com/apple-is-dead-serious-about-its-230-iphone-sock-2000684177  Press Release:  https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/11/introducing-iphone-pocket-a-beautiful-way-to-wear-and-carry-iphone/

New trend: Filming yourself being bored - On TikTok, users are challenging themselves to sit idle — no devices, no books, no music, not even food or sleep — and simply stay free of distractions for a set period of time. -  https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/lifestyle/tiktok-boredom-young-people-filming-themselves-doing-nothing-rcna242385  

The Marine Corps was born in a bar -- the legendary Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, where the first Marines enlisted on November 10, 1775. The original building was torn down in 1781, but now, a brand-new Tun Tavern has opened just a block from the original site. Marine veteran Monty Dahm bought and rebuilt it as a tribute to patriotism and the Marines we've lost. A ceremony is being held today in...