It’s official! The ancient top, cultural phenomenon Masters of the Universe, and beloved Lite-Brite have been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. The National Toy Hall of Fame® at The Strong, established in 1998, recognizes toys that have inspired creative play and enjoyed popularity over a sustained period. Each year, the prestigious hall inducts new honorees and…
Changes are Coming to Wordle Again
Worlde is getting new words! The popular online word game announced changes to the game this week. The New York Times said that the game is shifting away from the preselected words of Josh Wardle, the puzzle’s creator. It will, instead, include words that the outlet has chosen. Also changing, the answer will never be…
Krispy Kreme Announces New Thanksgiving Pie Inspired Donuts
Celebrate Thanksgiving with new Thanksgiving Mini Pie doughnuts at Krispy Kreme. Available now through November 24, the line of pie-inspired donuts include a mini pecan pie, pumpkin pie, lemon cream and dutch apple. Mini Pecan Pie Doughnut: A mini original glazed doughnut topped with a gooey butter tart filling, chopped pecans and snickerdoodle cookie pieces.…
Dunkin’ Introduces New Holiday Menu Items for 2022
Get your caffeine fix this holiday season with new menu items at Dunkin! Dunkin‘ debuted their holiday menu on November 2nd which includes a new cookie butter cold brew, along with two new sweet items, a cookie butter donut, and a pancake “wake-up” wrap. According to a press release, the cookie butter cold brew is…
Pharell Announces ‘Something in the Water’ Festival to Return to Virginia Beach in 2023
Something in the Water is returning to Virginia Beach in 2023! Pharrell Williams announced the news at the inaugural Mighty Dream Forum in Norfolk on Wednesday. “This is really about the 757 and it’s always been about the 757. ‘Something in the Water’ is returning to Virginia Beach in 2023,” he shared, via WTKR. Pharrell…
The McRib to Return to McDonald’s For a “Farewell Tour”
The McRib is back for a limited time at McDonald’s beginning Oct. 31st. The fast-food chain announced the popular sandwich’s return saying, “Get one while you can because this is the McRib Farewell Tour.” McDonald’s told fans on its website. “Enjoy our famous pork sandwich as if it’s your last!” As part of its “Farewell…
Chesapeake Humane Society’s Crisis Boarding Program Offers Assistance to Domestic Violence Victims and Their Pets
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Chesapeake Humane Society has partnered with local Domestic Violence Associations to provide assistance to those experiencing domestic violence.
Local Organization Collects Gently Used Halloween Costumes for Children in Need
757 Community Closet is setting up a community closet on Saturday, October 29th in Ocean View & would love the opportunity to give out costumes to the kids. Gently used costumes of any size can be dropped by Friday, October 28th to Eleanor’s Bookstore located at 806 Baldwin Ave, Norfolk. Wednesday-Saturday 11-7pm and Sundays 12-6pm.…
The “Oregon Trail” Video Game Is Being Turned Into a Musical
It was a rite of passage for school children for DECADES to die of dysentery on “The Oregon Trail”. And now the classic video game is being made into a movie musical View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Oregon Trail (@theofficialoregontrail) The directors and songwriters behind the new movie, “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,”…
How to Put on Socks and Shoes is the Latest TikTok Debate: “Sock, Sock, Shoe, Shoe”
TikTok has become THE place for important life topic debates. Like this: What’s the “correct” way to put your socks and shoes on? It sounds like a simple question, but it turns out people do it differently. Like, do you put both socks on first? And do you tie both shoes at the very end,…