10/13/26 - Bad Days, Water, Singles, and Fashion
Tuesday 10/13/26
Celebrate:
English Language Day
Good Samaritan Day
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
International Day for Failure
International Face Your Fears Day
International Plain Language Day
International Suit Up Day
Breast Cancer Awareness Day
National M&M Day
National No Bra Day
National Train Your Brain Day
National Yorkshire Pudding Day
Own Business Day
Silly Sayings Day
US Navy's Birthday
Treat Yo' Self Day
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In 2026, singles are getting creative.
Young people are cold-calling restaurants to find a date.
A recent video with tons of views, has a girl asking, “Me and my friends were actually thinking of coming to happy hour in about an hour, and I just wanted to ask if there were, like, any cute guys there?”
Others have called coffee shops and bars asking the same question. “NYC dating is hard ya know,” one creator captioned a video calling a West Village restaurant asking if there are any cute guys there.
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You already know that people hate when you make a phone call in a public place, a plane is much worse.
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The latest Nuisance on flights Is a Zoom call at 30,000 feet.
Fast, free internet is rolling out on planes around the world, and travelers are finding it hard to resist the temptation to hop on a work Zoom or FaceTime a loved one—in some cases, like head of a cybersecurity company Christopher Mosby’s flight, defying crew instructions that calls of any sort are forbidden.
“I travel a lot, so having a connection that is fast enough to actually work from is great, I just don’t think the rest of the cabin needs to join your Teams meeting with you!” (he gets it)
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6 Scientifically Backed Ways to Recover from a Bad Day When Things Just Aren’t Going Your Way
Matthew Leahy, PhD, a licensed psychologist says, "The first bad thing may happen to us. But then our brain starts helping build the case that the whole day is ruined. It doesn’t have to be, though.
Get sleep.
Build Self-awareness and reflection
Try mindfulness practices like journaling or meditation - Saying or writing out loud “I’m having a bad day” can be the beat you need to separate yourself from the negativity. “I feel like I’m a mess today” hits differently than “I’m a mess.”
Change your physical environment
Get up and move leads to Get into nature
Reset your breathing
Trying too hard to feel better is one of the worse things you can do in the moment.
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Water costs have shot up across the U.S., with a new study by the nonprofit advocacy group Food and Water Watch showing that households are paying 62% more for water at home than a decade ago. Those expenses are rising as utilities invest more in aging infrastructure and in adapting their systems to cope with the effects of climate change, Food and Water Watch said in its study.
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A dedicated DIY enthusiast in Ohio spent six months engineering a miniature, gravity-powered roller coaster that loops entirely through his living room and around the kitchen island. Built with safety foam, PVC track, and a custom wheeled cart, the indoor ride handles sharp turns and slight drops while maintaining a smooth, living-room-safe speed.
By the way, he's most likely divorced now.
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Fashion Trend - Vintage loose-wale corduroy trousers are capturing major market share as shoppers lean into warm texture mixing for fall wardrobes. Style guides recommend pairing deep earth-tone corduroys with structured knit sweaters and casual loafers. (because who doesn't love making a lot of noise with their pants when they walk?)
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