Monday 2/14/22
Besides Valentine's Day,
Celebrate National Clean Out Your Computer, International Quirkyalone, League of Wome Voters, International Book Giving, Library Lovers, Call in Single, Football Hangover, Ferris Wheel, Cream-Filled Chocolates, Organ Donor, Poop, Oatmeal Monday, Pet Theft Awareness, and Read to Your Child Day.
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Two-thirds of Americans will eat chocolate today. Over half of us will eat three pieces or more, and 90% will keep snacking on their candy well into next week.
The poll also found cupcakes, gummy bears, and candy hearts are three of the most popular treats to eat on Valentine's Day. But what about name brand candy?\
Someone looked at the most popular candies in all 50 states, and M&M's took the top spot overall. They're #1 in 20 states including New York, followed by Skittles in 17.
Kit Kats are third with five: Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups got three: Delaware, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
Snickers took the top spot in two states: Idaho and South Dakota.
And Nevada is the only state where Starburst are the most popular candy.
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The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has bottled one of the world’s most irresistible scents, fresh Idaho® Potato French fries just in time for Valentine’s Day. Frites by Idaho is a limited-edition fragrance available only on the IPC’s website.
A recent national survey conducted by Pollfish, revealed that nearly 90% of Americans find the smell of French fries irresistible. “Whether you’re at a drive through restaurant or dining in, it’s near impossible to not grab a fry and take a bite before you dive into your meal. The smell is too good to resist,” explained Jamey Higham, President and CEO, IPC. “This perfume is a great gift for anyone who can’t refuse a French fry.”
Frites by Idaho is made from distilled Idaho potatoes and essential oils. The 1.7-ounce crystalline bottle retails for $1.89, about the price of a large order of French fries.
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Super Bowl weekend Box-Office
1. Death on the Nile $12.8million
2. Jackass Forever $8.05million
3. Marry Me $8million
4. Spider-Man: No Way Home $7.15million
5. Blacklight $3.6million
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You either loved or hated the half-time show yesterday.
Today’s Useless Fact of the Day - In 1992, 22 million people changed the channel during the SuperBowl Half-Time. The theme of the 1992 halftime show was "Winter Wonderland" and featured a "Frosty the Snowman" rap, a performance by Gloria Estefan, and Brian Boitano and Dorothy Hamill skating on sheets of Teflon.
Even in 1992 figure skating was considered lame, and then-upstart fourth network FOX exploited that by airing a special live episode of In Living Color during halftime that drew 22 million viewers away from CBS' tame Super Bowl festivities. The NFL got the hint and, the following year quashed any and all counter-programming attempts by coaxing Michael Jackson to perform.
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