When it comes to holidays, companies love taking advantage of themed marketing. This is especially true for Valentine’s Day, one of the most commercialized holidays of the year. Consumers are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on valentine’s day this year, which is $2 billion more than last year. This leads us to the question: Do holiday-themed products make…
The way we use a computer is about to completely change! Google is giving Chromebook users the ability to control their cursors with facial gestures. This works by using actions like looking down or up to move the cursor, moving your mouth to the left to left-click, and opening your mouth to activate voice-to-text. While face control may seem unnecessary…
If you struggle to get up in the morning, updating your alarm clock might be exactly what you need! Alarm clock apps are stepping up their game by requiring users to complete tasks before turning off the alarm. These tasks include playing a memory game, solving a math problem, or getting up and taking a specific number of steps. Other…
Dietitians say treating yourself to a popsicle is one of the best ways to find both emotional comfort and physical relief while sick. According to them, the coldness of the popsicle can help reduce a fever, while the sugar provides fuel and energy for your body. It’s also a great way to stay hydrated, especially for kids who tend to…
If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you might not realize how many germs it collects. A new study found that most people don’t sanitize their watches regularly, leaving 95% of them contaminated with harmful bacteria that can cause infections. This is especially true for rubber and plastic bands, which had the highest levels of bacteria, while metallic gold…
Sometimes, as a parent, you have to slightly exaggerate warnings to get your kids to behave. People on Reddit are sharing some of the things they were told were dangerous that they later found out weren’t true. Some include swallowing gum, which they were told would stay in their digestive system for seven years; making a face, because it would…
We’ve all heard the warnings that certain drinks can stain our teeth, but which ones cause the most damage? A dentist conducted an experiment using the four most popular: coke, coffee, red wine, and tea. He then soaked four extracted human teeth in each drink for ten days. The results showed that tea caused the least staining, followed by coffee,…
If you’ve ever joked about being in a food coma after a meal, listen to this. Research shows that food comas are real, and they do more than just make you sleepy. Studies reveal that some people may experience decreased alertness an hour or two after eating. This was tested when students who took exams within an hour of eating…
Beef tallow, made from the fat surrounding the kidneys of cows, is trending on social media as an alternative skin product. The fat is harvested, ground and rendered before being melted down with herb-infused olive oil, then whipped, cooled, and jarred. Although some find it too greasy, many love that the product contains essential vitamins, minimal ingredients, and can help…
Some argue that a shower isn’t necessary because the purpose of a bath is to get clean, and doing both could waste water. Others say that a bath is for relaxation, not cleansing, and believe a bath is sitting in a pool of your own filth. Cosmetic experts recommend showering after a bath to rinse off dead skin cells, hairs,…
