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Spontaneous Online Shopping

A new survey looked at how long it takes us to make a fairly major purchase, like a printer or a new TV.  And from start to finish, the average is 3 hours and 5 minutes. They broke it down into seven stages of online shopping. Deciding whether or not you actually need something, searching different sites for the product,…

Saying “I Love You” to Your Dog

Your significant other may be sick of you by now, but your dog sure isn’t! According to a new study, when an owner says “i love you” to their dog, the dog’s heart rate immediately skyrockets by 46%. Yes, it makes them that excited to hear it. Research also discovered that when a canine is feeling anxious, curling up with…

Dancing with the Stars Fake Cheering

Just like pro sports, the show used a cheer track to make up for the missing audience. But, viewers say they can’t stand it! Just minutes into the premiere, fans were posting online about how annoying it was and saying that it was way too loud.  

Watch Out for These False Health Claims on Food Labels!

If you’re unfamiliar with the food business, you may not realize that flashy words on labels can be misleading. Here are some of the biggest false health claims to look out for… First we have the term “multigrain.” It may sound healthy, but the label simply means that there is more than one type of grain. Keep in mind, it’s…

How to Keep the “Spark” Alive

It’s hard to miss someone when you’re never, ever away from them. According to a new survey, half of couples say it’s been hard to keep the “spark” alive during the six months of the pandemic. The three most common things couples have done to try to get that spark back are: at-home “date nights”, starting a new exercise routine…