Why it matters: The public's shift to consuming their music via streaming has affected the Billboard Top 10, since holiday playlists affect the rankings more strongly than they used to. This worked out well for Michael Jackson's catalog, which notched its sixth decade having a Billboard Top 10 entry when "Thriller" ascended the charts this year. Now there's a feat that's neither as easy as "1, 2, 3" nor as simple as "do re mi."
*Seventh if you count "I Want You Back" with the Jackson 5 in 1969.

Why it matters: A survey by Kampgrounds of America shows that 68% of Generation Z members and 66% of millennials are open to celebrating Friendsgiving in the outdoors, with 39% "definitely" considering a campground setting. Respondents listed chili, bratwurst and pumpkin pie as the types of foods they would eat, as they praised the idea of an "immersive outdoor experience" over hotels.

Why it matters: Three newly-identified toad species in Tanzania give birth to live young, skipping the frogspawn and tadpole stages -- an "exceptionally rare" trait among toads and frogs. The findings hold important clues regarding conservation strategies amid climate change and the damage done by human activities.

Why it matters: It's nice that these Mozzarella Stick Scarves for Farm Rich, featuring ends textured like crispy breading and a hidden white center that stretches like melted cheese, are going to influencers and along with some lucky giveaway winners. Honestly, Midwestern grandma Kathy Ford's creation really belongs in every closet!

Why it matters: If you caught a cold for not wearing your Mozzarella Stick Scarf (see above), Ricola has you covered. Behold the brand's limited-edition line infused with herbs intended to relieve your coffee. There's also a little pocket for your cough drops (Ricola of course).

Even though we've had fun with these brand merch scarves, it's a tough time for many people in the US and temperatures are dropping. That's why The Scarf Project in Ohio deserves kudos for distributing scarves throughout its Ohio region for the past decade (this year's distribution is today). Way to go, founder Toni Kaltenbaugh and team!

This short film doesn't hit you in the face with its message ... until the very end.

NBA star Bam Adebayo took a call from his mom in the middle of a press conference in 2023. It may have taken longer to get through the reporters' questions, but no one seemed to mind, especially his mother.