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Wearing an Ugly Sweater May Get You a Date

Audra and BJ discuss how an ugly sweater can be your next pick up line.

According to a new survey of single people, 96% say ugly Christmas sweaters are a turn-on, they say wearing an ugly sweater shows a good sense of humor and they’re open to meeting people. In fact, 42% of people who don’t usually make the first move say they’re more likely to start a conversation with someone if they can use…

Take a Gamble and Get Fit!

Audra talks with Certified Fitness Instructor Shelley Johnson about how to make fitness fun with a deck of cards!

Shelley Johnson, a certified fitness instructor in Florence, shows us a workout anyone can do from home with a deck of cards.

Things You Didn’t Know You Needed from Amazon

It’s Monday!  Here’s your weekly segment on Carolina AM that brings you things you didn’t know you needed from Amazon. Audra and BJ tell you about a bracelet that doubles as a charging cord for $16, a rechargeable hand warmer and power bank at $26,  these reusable silicone food savers for $13, and a cleaning gel putty with 11,000 reviews…

Men Have Started Slacking Around the House…Again

When the quarantine began and suddenly everyone was home all the time, studies found that men started stepping up their contributions around the house. Women were still doing more of the housework and childcare, but men were doing a larger share than ever. But now, it seems like the novelty has worn off for men and they’re back to doing…

How Much Santa’s Salary Should Be

Santa works pro-bono but, the website Insure.com just calculated the jolly man’s estimated salary if he were to receive a paycheck. They calculated his earnings based on Santa’s jobs like managing the workshop, reading letters, doing private investigative work to determine if kids are naughty or nice, wrapping gifts, caring for reindeer, and making deliveries. They estimate he should make…

America’s Favorite Holiday Beverage

YouGov surveyed 1,000 adults and found that the leading winter drink is a childhood favorite… hot chocolate! 35 percent of women and 30 percent of men prefer the cocoa flavored drink. Eggnog ranked second with people 65 or older more likely to enjoy it. aApple cider, peppermint flavored coffee and mulled cider rounded out the top 5.