In the summer of 2012, Will Schwalbe met with his old friend from Yale University, Chris Maxey, to celebrate their 50th birthdays at a restaurant in the West Village. “You know,” Maxey said. “I’ve wanted to say two things to you. First, happy birthday. And second, you’re a frickin’ s–thead.” Schwalbe was taken aback, but Maxey … Read more
Coffee pods just got a boost of good publicity — as a new study reveals that the single-use brew method is less wasteful than previously assumed. Coffee consumption around the world has been steadily rising for almost 30 years with the United States leading the way. As young adults are becoming increasingly eco-conscious, researchers at the … Read more
Call them the rules of unattraction. Personal trainer and dating guru David de las Morenas, better known as @howtobeast on social media, has shared three “low-key” red flags in female behavior — and according to him, women better not be friends with any guys. “Aside from some very rare scenarios, when a guy and a … Read more
He’s just not that into boobs. A viral tweet drummed up the rumor mill this week after falsely claiming the shuttering of select Hooters locations was due to millennials not being “into boobs” anymore. Multiple users perpetuated the hot gossip, including viral news account Daily Loud, which wrote, “Hooters is shutting down and ‘rebranding’ after … Read more
A new study shares some sympathy for a much-maligned vegetable: the potato. It found that the way the potato is prepared — including what people add to it — is what’s associated with Type 2 diabetes, rather than the “humble” vegetable itself. The study was published in Diabetes Care, a peer-reviewed journal by the American Diabetes Association … Read more
Wed a mess! Newlyweds Madalyn Boucher and Bill Smitley, both active members of the military who tied the knot in a costly ceremony this October, just learned that they’re not really married thanks to their wedding officiant — who also happens to be Boucher’s “f–king grandpa.” And the faux husband and wife are vexed about it. … Read more
They’re the nest generation. Gen Zers and young millennials aren’t flying the coop. They’re living at home with their parents in greater numbers than any generation in recent history. 54% of Gen Z are choosing to live with their parents given the current economic climate, according to a new report of over 300 adults ages … Read more
U2 frontman Bono is heading on a 14-show tour promoting his new memoir “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story.” Source link
Buckingham Palace said that only working members of the royal family would wear military uniform for the big ceremonial events taking place during the mourning period for the Queen. Since both Harry and Andrew have stepped away from their royal duties, they will wear civilian clothes, despite being retired service members. Unlike in the US, … Read more
Back in the fraught winter of 2020 when covid vaccines were first authorized but not yet widely available, I found myself as a guest on the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. My goal was to promote and discuss my book on the benefits of greater population density, so I didn’t come prepared to debate vaccines or … Read more