Toast, Chili, and Pistachios: Can You Ace Today's Holiday Pop Quiz?

Thursday, February 26, 2026 is bringing the heat with not one, not two, but THREE quirky holidays to celebrate.

National Chili Day kicks things off, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in February. While the desert might not be serving up chilly weather, the rest of the country can certainly enjoy a steaming hot bowl of the spicy stuff. Extra peppers, please.

World Pistachio Day also claims its spot on the calendar. California produces about 300 million pounds of these naturally-cracking nuts each year, making it the pistachio king of the United States. Those shells really do slow down the snacking, don't they?

Rounding out the trifecta is National Toast Day, celebrated on the last Thursday in February. Whether you prefer sourdough with butter and honey or keep it simple, toast lovers have their moment to shine.

Think You're a Toast Expert? Prove It!

Jerry brought two toast-themed trivia questions that stumped the morning crew. Can you do better? Watch the video to find out if you got them right!

Question 1: Beginning in 1917, this American company began an advertising campaign to inform consumers about their product's manufacturing method. During the early to middle 1900s, which of these items was promoted with the slogan "It's toasted"?

A) Cheerios breakfast cereal
B) Georgia Pacific lumber
C) Lucky Strike cigarettes

Question 2: In a scene from the 1980 comedy film The Blues Brothers, Jake and Elwood enter a soul food restaurant owned by Mrs. Murphy. Elwood requests white bread toast dry with nothing on it, but what does Jake order?

A) Liver with some fava beans
B) Four fried chickens and a Coke
C) Pork chops and applesauce

Test your knowledge by watching the full segment in the video above. Did you get them both right, or did these toasty teasers leave you crispy?