9/17/26 - Trimming WHAT?, Chicken Purse, Old People

Thursday 9/17/26

Celebrate:

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

Free Queso Day

National Apple Dumpling Day

National Monte Cristo Day

National Professional House Cleaners Day

National Table Shuffleboard Day

Time's Up Day

World Patient Safety Day

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A viral beauty movement is sweeping social media, where young men are asking barbers and estheticians to shave or trim their eyelashes. Dubbed by some as part of a "looksmaxxing" trend, participants claim shorter stubs create a rugged, more masculine appearance. Eye care specialists, however, are issuing urgent warnings—pointing out that eyelashes act as the eyes' primary defense shield against debris, making the cut both useless and dangerous. (honestly, I read this and thought..I had this done at my last haircut...wait..Brow..Eyebrow!!! Never would do my lashes.)

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When overwhelmed by a massive pile of work or daunting tasks, set a timer for exactly four minutes. Tell yourself you are allowed to stop as soon as the timer goes off—the psychological trick eliminates the barrier to entry, and momentum usually carries you through to finish.

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Fashion accessories have gone to the birds!

Walmart kicked off National Chicken Month with a $5.97 rotisserie chicken purse that sold out within hours. The chain sells 103 rotisserie chickens every minute.

Burger King has entered the chat with "Le Nugguette," a nugget-sized micro-bag that sold out in minutes. Priced at just $3.99 — matching a 4-piece nugget order — the bag comes with sauce-inspired charms and a code for free nuggets.

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Did you make the median household income last year?

It's $87,460.

Good news women, you are closing the gap on men (this is still a thing?) You make 84 cents to every dollar a man makes. (up 3 cents)

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The number of people aged 100 or more in Japan has exceeded 100,000 for the first time, according to the health ministry.

Figures show Japan is now home to 107,677 centenarians, the highest number in the world, of whom 88% are women. The oldest woman is Kishimoto Fuyo, a 114-year-old from Kyoto City and the oldest man is Kato Hikaru, a 112-year-old from Kumamoto.

Residents aged 65 and older currently make up around 30% of the population and are expected to make up nearly 40% by 2070.

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Today’s Useless Fact of the Day - CSP Global analyzed Google Trends to find out what the most popular cereal is in every state.

Pennsylvania and New York love Cheerios!

Froot Loops took the crown with 13 states.

The closest competition were only 5 states for Cheerios and Rice Krispies.

Some only took one state. Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini-Wheats , Apple Jacks, Lucky Charms, Coco Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles, and Corn Flakes.

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