11/5/26 - Cold Showers, When to Eat T-Giving Dinner, and Rich Dead Celebrities
Thursday 11/5/26
Celebrate:
American Football Day
Bank Transfer Day
Commercial TV Broadcast Day
International Project Management Day
International Stout Day
National Chinese Take-Out Day
National Doughnut Apparition Day
National Gunpowder Day
National Love Your Red Hair Day
National Men Make Dinner Day
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The GSTV survey found that 78% of people add a stop to their errand run when something is right on the way. It's a small habit, but a telling one: even when we're busy, we make room for small pleasures. A coffee, a snack, a quick browse—these little moments are part of what makes daily life feel full. So the next time you pull over for an unplanned stop, don't feel guilty. You're just being human.
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With that rain on Tuesday morning, it ended the dry streak at 16 Days.
That ties with last year in September and July 2003.
The longest was 22 consecutive days, ending October 26, 1963!
I hope you enjoyed the nice weather; watch for a cool down starting Saturday.
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How can we encourage people to adopt more environmentally friendly habits? To explore this question, a psychologist at the University of Basel asked participants in a study to take cold showers. Those who stuck with the routine experienced several benefits.
but we aren't talking about the environment this time.
Many participants dropped out during the first two weeks, but the dropout rate declined afterward. "That suggests people gradually get used to it," Dr. Lena Glaser concludes.
Participants reported feeling increasingly better, both mentally and physically. Sick leave also went down: On average, participants took 31% fewer sick days than the control group.
Even small changes in water temperature can have a positive effect. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. Finding a middle ground is perfectly fine.
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You are planning that big Thanksgiving dinner, but what is the "right" time to eat it?
One recent survey of more than 34,000 people found that the largest group preferred 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., with 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. close behind—but clearly, this debate is far from settled.
Short answer: It depends on what matters most to you and your family. But the good news is that our experts mostly agree on a general time window.
For families with young children: 3–4 p.m.
For food safety: 2–4 p.m.
For the best event flow: 3:30–4 p.m.
For the best guest experience: 2 p.m.
For emotional and psychological well-being: 2:30–3:30 p.m.
For the best culinary experience: 4–5 p.m.
The sweet spot for Thanksgiving dinner is somewhere between 2 and 4 p.m., with 3 p.m. being the golden hour that makes almost everyone happy.
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Here's a strange little health fact: having hair on your toes can be a reassuring sign that blood is reaching your feet!
Healthy circulation helps support hair growth, even in places you rarely think about. But don't worry if your toes are naturally hairless; genetics and age also play a role.
What matters more is noticing changes. If hair suddenly disappears alongside cold feet, skin changes, or slow-healing wounds, mention it to your doctor.
Well, I know I'm getting enough blood to my ears. You can braid it if not dealt with like every other day!
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Forbes published its annual list of the highest-earning deceased celebrities. Legendary producer Quincy Jones topped the 2026 list at an estimated $150 million following a major catalog transaction with HarbourView, surpassing Michael Jackson’s estate( $140 million) in second place.
3. Dr. Suess
4. Elvis Presley
5. Dolly Parton
6. Bob Marley
7. Prince
8. Diane Keaton
9. John Lennon
10. George Harrison
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Today’s Useless Fact of the Day - Today is the famous Bonfire Night (also known as Guy Fawkes Night) in the United Kingdom, commemorating the foiling of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot. Today, people typically celebrate with fireworks displays, sparklers, and toffee apples.
Watch V for Vendetta from 2005.
While Guy Fawkes is universally remembered as the face of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot because he was the one caught guarding the explosives in the cellar, he was actually just the explosives expert hired by the true mastermind of the rebellion, Robert Catesby.
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