Author: Laura Pence
Kids Who Break Rules Make More Money as Adults
In 1968, research was done on 12-year-olds based on their intelligence, characteristics, behaviors and their parents’ socioeconomic status. 40 years later, experts followed up with the test subjects and discovered that those who were described by their teachers as “naughty” and frequently broke the rules were the highest income earners as adults. The study authors think they make more money…
Greg and Abbi Try the New Oreo Shamrock McFlurry
The Shamrock Shake officially made it’s way back to McDonald’s locations yesterday to honor the 50th anniversary of the drink. The shake was originally rolled out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in 1970 and new this year, McDonald’s is introducing the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry!
Things That Can Boost Almost Anyone’s Mood
Most people don’t need something big or extravagant to feel happy…it’s usually the small things that bring joy to life. Here are some things that can brighten moods and put smiles on faces. A blue sky or beautiful landscape. Puppies or kittens, eating good food, sitting down in a clean house after a long day, receiving a compliment or seeing…
Burger King Ad Features Moldy Whopper
Burger King just released a rather interesting ad campaign. It shows its new all-natural whopper slowly rotting over the course of 34 days. It decays into a green and blue mess and the tag-line reads “the beauty of no artificial preservatives.” The company says that by the end of the year, every whopper will be totally free of all preservatives,…
There’s Not Much Difference Between Generic and Brand Name Products
If you’re looking to save money at the grocery store, several consumer and data firms say go generic! Research revealed that non-name brand products is just as good for key home staples and sometimes better than name-brand products. Buying generic can even cut 30 percent on spending! The best items are frozen and snack foods, milk and juice, spices and…
How Many Times You Can Use a Towel Before Washing It
Experts say three times is the maximum number of showers you should use the same towel for. Then it’s time to wash it. Here’s why…bacteria and mold start growing each time a towel gets damp. Hanging it up to dry slows the process down, but doesn’t stop it. Once you’ve used the same towel three times, it hits a tipping…
United Airlines Ditching Biscoff for Oreo
United plans to start serving Oreo thins! the cookies will reportedly join pretzels and Stroopwafel as one of the choices on all United and United Express flights. The Oreo thins would replace those popular Biscoff cookies. the switch is supposed to happen in March.
Do You Like or Hate the Sound of Your own Voice?
Over 4,000 Americans were asked how comfortable they are hearing a recording of their own voice and over 40% us don’t like it. A lot of folks say it makes them “somewhat uncomfortable”. Women were much more likely to say they hate it than men. But if you’re young, you might age out of it. People over the age of…
