Nerdy Trivia: February 17, 2026

Red envelopes with cash inside seem like the perfect tradition because who doesn't want money handed to them in a tiny decorated package? It's better than a Hallmark card, and the color red is supposed to ward off evil spirits, which is a nice bonus on top of the cash.

"Footloose" gave us Kevin Bacon in tight jeans, a soundtrack that knocked "Thriller" off the charts, and the radical notion that teenagers should be allowed to dance. The 1984 movie follows a Chicago kid who moves to a small town where dancing is illegal and decides that's simply unacceptable. Why was dancing even banned in "Footloose"?

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28 years ago TODAY, teen R&B showed up sounding grown when Destiny’s Child released their debut album “Destiny’s Child” in 1998!

Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett came in polished but hungry, and “No, No, No” became the early calling card, hitting number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The album peaked at number 67 on the Billboard 200 and earned an RIAA Platinum certification.

Before social media could instantly immortalize career-ending moments, basketball's greatest legend wrote his final chapter on a quiet April evening in 2003. Michael Jordan's 20-year NBA journey, punctuated by retirements and comebacks, created a legacy that transformed the sport. But which team witnessed "His Airness" take flight one last time?

Check out more celeb birthdays in today's birthday post!