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According to Psychology magazine, studies show that not only does an unhappy marriage make you miserable, it also makes wounds heal more slowly. The average working woman hits the snooze button roughly 20 times a week. 92% of frequent flyer miles go un-used every year. A study found that people hate looking at other people's selfies unless it came from them. 68% of women feel guilty if they leaving dishes in the sink in the morning when going to work. A survey asked Americans to name the most stressful thing in their lives. Number one was the mortgage payment. Number two was having family come visit from out of town for the holidays. Half of all women have bought outfits that are too small even though they can't wear them (in hopes that one day they will fit into them).

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Mariska Hargitay has listed her 6-story New York City town home on the market for $10.75 million. Just a reminder that the odds of you winning the Mega Millions lottery tonight are one in 302.5 million. Fans of "The Golden Girls" can now munch on a box of cereal inspired by the four famous women. The limited-edition multigrain Os, created by pop culture brand Funko, are bright blue. Plus, each package comes with a tiny collectible figurine. Rihanna reportedly turned down an opportunity to perform at halftime of Super Bowl 53 because she "supports Colin Kaepernick," according to US Weekly's Nicholas Hautman. Burger King is introducing it's "Nightmare King" on Monday -- saying it's "clinically proven to cause nightmares." It features a quarter pound of flame-grilled beef, a white meat crispy chicken fillet, melted American cheese, thick-cut bacon, creamy mayonnaise and onions on a glazed green sesame seed bun. Yes, a green bun. In her f...

TODAY IS

Baseball slugger Jose Bautista turns 38 today. He's a Blue Jay and migrates south during the off-season. SNL alum Chris Kattan turns 48 today. We'll always have the Night at the Roxbury. Trey Parker, half of the duo that gave us "South Park" and "The Book of Mormon," turns 49 today. I would think those two accomplishments alone would be enough... but noooo! I'm pretty sure he's offended everyone possible and are having to go back to the beginning of the list and start over. President Carter's daughter, Amy, turns 51 today. That piece of AARP junk mail is waiting for her in the mailbox. Mr. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Ty Pennington, turns 54 today. He's about due for one himself! He plans an extreme birthday party, home edition. Almost time to tear him down and start over. He doesn't blow out the candles on his cake, he just "moves that bus!" Evander Holyfield turns 56 today. Well, what Mike Tyson didn't bite off turns 55...

ON THIS DAY

On this date in 1216, King John of England died after eating too many peaches washed down with beer. Just proves what I've always said: peaches are bad for you. In 1781, British troops surrendered at Yorktown ending the Revolutionary War. Suddenly, red coats were out. The Star Spangled Banner was sung publicly for the first time at the Halliday Theater in Baltimore way back in 1814. Immediately afterwards, someone yelled out, "Play ball!" which was strange, since baseball hadn't been invented yet.  On this date in 1859, Wilhelm Tempel discovered diffuse nebula around Pleid star Merope. Reaction was the same all around the world: "Huh?" In 1872, the world's largest gold nugget was found in New South Wales. It was the loudest anyone ever said the word, "Mine!" On this date in 1874, the very first wedding ever to take place in a hot balloon occurred over Cincinnati, Ohio. Sadly, three people perished going for the bouquet. Things were going great...

Music Calendar...

   In 1845 Wagner's opera "Tannhauser" is performed for the first time.    In 1929 "Tip Toe Through The Tulips" by Nick Lucas is #1 on the charts.    In 1935 "Truckin'" by Fats Waller is #1 on the charts.    In 1949 "That Lucky Old Sun" by Frankie Laine is #1 on the charts.    In 1955 Elvis Presley and Pat Boone appear in concert together in Cleveland.    In 1955 Jim Reeves joins the Grand Ole Opry.    In 1963 The Beatles record "I Want To Hold Your Hand."    In 1966 Jeff Beck quits the Yardbirds and is replaced by Jimmy Page.    In 1967 The Miracles' single "I Second That Emotion" is released.    In 1968 Jimmy Page's "New Yardbirds" rename themselves "Led Zeppelin" after            the Who's Keith Moon says they'll go over like a lead zeppelin.    In 1968 At the invitation of Steve Marriott, Peter Frampton of the Herd     ...

Today In History...

   In 1765 The Stamp Act Congress draws up the declaration of rights and            liberties at a meeting in New York.    In 1781 British troops surrender at Yorktown ending the Revolutionary War.    In 1812 French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte begin their retreat from            Moscow.    In 1859 Wilhelm Tempel discovers diffuse nebula around Pleid star Merope.    In 1864 Confederate General Jubal A. Early attacks Union forces at Cedar            Creek, Virginia, during the Civil War. The Union troops were able to            rally under General Phil Sheridan and defeat the Confederates.    In 1872 The world's largest gold nugget (215 kg) found in New South Wales.    In 1874 The first wedding in a balloon takes place above Cincinnati, Ohio.    In 1879 Thomas Edison perfects t...

Born On This Day...

In 1605 Physician/author, Thomas Browne In 1748 Martha Wayles Jefferson, wife of U.S. president Thomas Jefferson In 1856 Biologist, Edmund Beecher Wilson (embryology, cytology) In 1862 Inventor, Auguste Lumiere (made the first movie) In 1868 Bertha Landes, first woman mayor of a major U.S. city (Seattle) In 1885 Financier, Charles E. Merrill (co-founded Merrill Lynch) In 1890 Businessman, Walter Mack (founded Pepsi Cola) In 1895 Cultural historian, Louis Mumford In 1899 Poet/novelist, Miguel Asturias In 1908 Jazz musician/bandleader Spike Hughes [d: 2-2-87] In 1909 Actor, Robert Beatty (Amorous Mr. Pawn) [d: 3-3-92] In 1909 Actor, Dan Tobin (My Favorite Husband, Perry Mason) [d: 11-26-82] In 1911 Arranger/composer, George Cates (Lawrence Welk, Bing Crosby) [d: 2-12-02] In 1911 Actor/lecturer, Will Rogers Jr. [d: 7-9-93] In 1916 Actor, David Lewis (Edward Quartermaine-General Hospital) [d: 12-11-00] In 1918 Former U.S. ambassador, Robert S...