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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.

Scientists Say We Have Six Doppelgangers

Have you ever met someone who could literally be your identical twin except they’re not related to you? Believe it or not, scientists say that statistically, every person has roughly six doppelgangers out there in the world. That means there are seven people with your face, including you. There’s even a website called twinstrangers.net where you can upload your picture…

Are Older Siblings Smarter and More Successful?

Scottish and Australian scientists believe that older siblings tend to have higher IQs than their younger brothers and sisters. They also perform better in school, and even earn more money! They think one of the reasons might be because first-born children receive greater emotional support at home.