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February 2, when the groundhog is said to come out of its hole at the end of hibernation. If the animal sees its shadow—i.e., if the weather is sunny—it is said to portend six weeks more of winter weather.

Heinz is launching the KegChup, a 19.5-inch, 10-pound keg of ketchup just in time for the Big Game. https://www.foodandwine.com/heinz-kegchup-ketchup-dispenser-11892031 That's fine for rookies, but this is for REAL ketchup lovers!

It’s so cold, trees are exploding? (It happens, but it’s rare.) https://www.the-sun.com/news/15817210/cold-snap-exploding-trees-forest/ 

International Sweatpants Day is marked on January 21 every year, and we’re going to celebrate it by wearing our sweatpants all day long! Although it might not be possible if there’s a dress code for your school or workplace. Can you believe that sweatpants have been around for close to 100 years?Here are some more fun facts from AI

Americans hit their daily energy low at 2:06 pm https://talkerresearch.com/nearly-3-in-4-say-theyd-earn-more-if-they-had-more-energy/ Drink this...problem fixed!

Company launching Moon hotel, will cost up to $1 million per guest https://nypost.com/2026/01/14/lifestyle/silicon-valley-startup-takes-bookings-for-1m-hotel-stays-on-the-moon/ Warning: Housekeeping not responsible for floating luggage-

Wikipedia turns 25: First edit was on January 15th, 2001 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Wikipedia 

Let's celebrate with a song!

Half of Americans unaware they're using AI on their phone https://talkerresearch.com/half-of-americans-unaware-theyre-using-ai-on-their-phone/ 

Seven Fun Keyboard Facts for World Typing Day - https://touchtypeit.co.uk/type-its-top-10-typing-facts/ (more)
While you're learning about keyboards and typing, here's something-

Why going back to work after the holidays feels so hard:Understanding post holiday overwhelm and recovery.

• Time off does boost well-being, but vacation benefits fade quickly once normal work routines resume.
• Post-holiday blues include email overload, decision fatigue, and disrupted focus to be instantly productive.
• Reframing your mindset and accepting a gradual return to full productivity helps reduce stress and guilt.
• Returning to work after the holidays can trigger real cognitive and emotional stress.

It's probably stressful for the students, but imagine how your principal feels...