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Spirit Airlines Introduces Agent-Less Check-In

Spirit Airlines just announced that they will have agent-less checked baggage drop. The airline says it will be the first to allow passengers to check their bags without speaking to an agent. Instead, customers will interact with a facial scanner. The change is supposed to make the process more convenient and friendly for customers.

Why You Should Stop Scratching

It’s time to stop scratching that itch! Researchers say the best way to get rid of an itch is to simply rub it, not scratch. According to Neuroscience, rubbing your skin will activate an “anti-itch pathway” within the spinal cord that will decrease the uncomfortable feeling an itch brings. It’s also overall better for your skin.  

Virtual School is Causing Laptop Shortages

There’s a shortage on laptops! Schools and families are facing shipping delays, limited selections and higher than usual costs. Suppliers aren’t even sure if they’ll have enough machines to be caught up before the end of the calendar year. Since the first week of April, retail sales have jumped 44% compared to the year before.

Do You Ever Consider Your Home Finished?

The average home is five years and five months away from being “officially” done. Researchers polled 2,000 adults and found that 43% of respondents were perfectionists when it comes to their houses. 14% have a “vision” including everything from the wallpaper to the windows. 39% admit they don’t think their homes will ever be complete. Some of the things on…

Match Your Pet With These Face Masks!

Whether your a dog lover or a cat lover we found a face mask we think you’d love to get your paws on! The Etsy shop ‘dogs and dorks’ is creating one of a kind masks so you can match your furry friend! Just send them a picture of your pet and they’ll do the rest! Each mask costs about…

Are You as Mentally Sharp as You Were Before the Pandemic?

A new research study by Onepoll surveyed 2,000 participants and a majority of them say they have no energy and have felt their mental sharpness declining during the pandemic. 62 percent of people who responded say their days feel the same and they have a difficult time focusing throughout the day. 6 in 10 complained about feeling lethargic. 46 percent…

Do You Expect to Still Have a Job Once You Retire?

The way people look at their retirement is changing. A recent study by Voya Financial surveyed 1000 people and showed that 59% of baby boomers, 60% of gen x and 49% of millennial’s still in the workforce expect their retirement to include a job. Many people think continuing to work will have a positive influence on their mental well-being and…

Can You Control Your Happiness?

A survey from ‘Tracking Happiness’ found that 89 percent of people believe that happiness is something you can control. It also found that it can change as you age. Happiness generally decreases at age 18 and reaches a peak of unhappy at 47…then increases again! According to the survey, education and employment play a key part in controlling your happiness.