Backseat driving is officially the most irritating passenger habit for American drivers, according to new research. And most drivers can only put up with passenger annoyances for thirteen minutes on average, results show. The research from Guessing Headlights pinpointed the top 30 passenger acts that annoy a driver most and found that, whether it’s offering … Read more
The key to early detection could soon be folded in your dresser drawer. Researchers in the UK are developing an AI T-shirt that should one day help doctors identify heart conditions more easily and efficiently than a traditional electrocardiogram (EKG). The lead researchers have said they’re developing this piece of wearable tech in large part … Read more
Don’t be this type of traveler. New year, new insufferable airport antic. This time, travelers are crying foul on an obnoxious habit that’s causing delays at security checkpoints — as if people need more of those. Dubbed “belt bumping,” this inconsiderate trend sees flyers neglecting to remove their used bins after getting their belongings scanned, … Read more
New research suggests that drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might trigger more than just a slimmer waistline. Many users have reported digestive issues while taking the medications, including nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea, along with headaches, fatigue and changes to the skin. Now, scientists are warning of another potential side effect — and it could … Read more
Jennifer Lawrence has no hard feelings towards the public. In fact, the actress, 35, told The New Yorker that she is cautious to do press while promoting her projects due to how she acted in old interviews. Lawrence recalled telling Viola Davis, “Every time I do an interview, I think, ‘I can’t do this to myself again.’ I … Read more
Imagine you’re at a coffee shop, desperate for your morning caffeine fix. But the line? It’s crawling at a snail’s pace. With every agonizing second that drags by, your patience wears thinner and the urge to storm behind the counter and pour your own cup grows stronger. But experts say that aggravating wait might actually … Read more
In a recent ranking by Dojo, a business-support platform, of “The Hardest Restaurant Reservations to Get in the World,” the notoriously exclusionary Rao’s was the only Big Apple eatery to make the top ten at No. 2. But most every new restaurant in town might as well be Rao’s. In my twenty-five years on the dining … Read more
This friendly meet-cute is plane adorable. Two women flying to the Dominican Republic with a tight layover and a shared love of beauty products turned a routine flight into a viral celebration of girlhood. Sydney Hogerheide, traveling from Traverse City with a connection in Charlotte, was prepared for chaos. Sydney Hogerheide went viral when she … Read more
Some Reddit users are calling out a beloved fast-food chain over issues they’ve been having with the dipping sauces for their nuggets. A user in the “r/ChickFilA” forum on Reddit posted a photo of six classic Chick-fil-A sauces. Each packet shows the wrapper torn in different places – and the lids not fully opened. “Why does this keep … Read more
Traveling with your partner means one of you is always going to get the short end of the stick. That being, the dreaded middle seat. While one of you is having the time of their lives, either peering out at the clouds with their head resting on the window, or stretching out their legs and going … Read more
They’re not lovin’ it. McDonald’s workers are spilling the tea on bad manners from customers that they’re tired of putting up with. The fast-food chain is beloved by people all over the world, but it turns out some employees have beef with the gig. McDonald’s workers are sharing their main beef with customers. Christopher Sadowski … Read more
Exacting workplace revenge is dirty work — but these peeved peons don’t mind the mess. Aggravated, burned out and cranky 9-to-5ers are virally revealing their most “unhinged” hacks for getting payback after being wronged by a colleague, manager or high-level executive. It’s cruelly clever cattiness that’ll leave you screaming: “Oh shift!.” Social media savages are using … Read more
Dating an A-list celebrity can be a real “Beach.” Vittoria Ceretti, widely known for being Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend, has confessed that she hates being referred to as his significant other. The Italian model, 26, spoke indirectly about her relationship with DiCaprio, 50, in a new interview with Vogue France. Though she didn’t mention the Oscar … Read more
One of the most irritating trends has taken to the friendly skies. There has been an alarming uptick in passengers having conservations on speaker mode or watching movies and TV shows sans headphones on both the plane and at the airport. “At first it irritated me. Then it annoyed me. Then it got me angry. … Read more
They’re swiping. They’re griping. Their fingers are busy scrolling and eyes are constantly rolling. They’re Zoomers in the workplace. And they are the most “annoying” demographic plaguing offices nationwide, per a recent report. Gen Z has been labeled the “most annoying” coworkers on the job, according to a recent report. Getty Images/iStockphoto “According to respondents, 29% … Read more
Has enrolling in insurance become too much of a painful process? A number of Americans would rather deal with endless traffic than sit down and sort through insurance options. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found 58% would more willingly experience a number of life’s annoyances if it meant never stressing about understanding insurance policies … Read more
Add gate-crashers to the long list of passengers that cabin crew can’t stand. Flight attendants are speaking out against “gate lice” who crowd the boarding area at the airport, saying the self-centered travelers believe they’re better and more important than their fellow fliers. “I absolutely hate gate lice,” declared Brian Hart Hoffman who was a flight … Read more
Back-to-school season is stressful for more than just kids. On top of all the money parents have to spend to get their children ready to return to school, there’s the added politics and drama of mom cliques. On top of all the money parents have to spend to get their children ready to return to … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My sister has a squawky bird she insists on keeping alongside the dinner table when she invites guests for dinner. Its ear-piercing screeching inhibits guests’ ability to carry on normal conversation, so I asked her if, in the future, she could please put the bird in another room during dinner. She responded that … Read more
It’s tray magnifique — but at what cost? Miserably waiting in long, serpentine TSA lines may soon become an even more maddening chore thanks to a new time-consuming craze. “Got all my girls unpacking their bags for aesthetic airport tray pics,” bragged NYC influencer, Chelsea, in the closed-captions of a viral vid. On TikTok, travelers have virally … Read more