Lifestyle Extras

TODAY’S LISTS

13 Menu Items To Avoid At Seafood Restaurants: https://tinyurl.com/y8x94trf

13 Mistakes You Make When Cooking Meat Loaf: https://tinyurl.com/sukk45ys

The 5 Cleanest Cities In The USA: https://tinyurl.com/6szwj5rx

11 Must-Have Stanley Cup Accessories: https://tinyurl.com/3kedhvmf

TODAY’S POLLS

31% of Americans say they will make a New Year’s resolution or set a goal for 2026. Adults under 45 are about twice as likely as older Americans to say they will make a New Year’s resolution (43% vs. 21%). The most common New Year’s resolution for 2026 — out of 25 included in the survey — is exercising more. (YouGov)

Six in 10 Americans (59%) say they read at least one book in 2025. Besides the 40% of Americans who didn’t read any books in 2025, another 27% read one to four books. And 13% read five to nine books. That leaves 19% of Americans who read 10 or more books, including 9% who read 10 to 19 books, 6% who read 20 to 49 books, and 4% who say they read 50 or more books. (YouGov)

TODAY’S TRIVIA

What is the only U.S. state that can be typed in using only one row of a standard “QWERTY” keyboard? (Answer: Alaska)

What do you call the visible part of the rivet commonly found on the pockets of jeans? (Answer: The burr)

TODAY’S JOKES

What do you call a priest that becomes a lawyer?
Answer: A father-in-law.

What does corn say when it gets a compliment?
Answer: Aw shucks!

Honey Bunches of Oats is expanding its lineup with two new protein cereals: Cinnamon and Honey & Almond. Each variety contains 9 grams of protein per serving. The new cereals are now available nationwide (Story URL)

Pepsi has introduced two new limited-edition Bubly sparkling water flavors inspired by classic mocktails. The flavors, Mojito Breeze and Tiki Sunrise, are available nationwide in 8-packs at retailers such as Walmart, Target, and online through Amazon and TikTok Shop. The launch aligns with growing interest in mocktails, as PepsiCo reports that 27% of Americans took part in Dry January last year. (Story URL)

Long John Silver’s has reintroduced its $6 Fish and Chicken Basket to restaurants nationwide. The limited-time meal features one battered and fried piece of wild-caught Alaska pollock paired with a Chicken Plank, which is a battered and fried white-meat chicken tender. Each basket also includes a side of the customer’s choice along with two hush puppies. (Story URL)