Pepsi is spicing things up its own way this holiday season with a new, “festive” flavor that might put an end to your pumpkin spice cravings. The brand has released a first-of-its-kind holiday soda that tastes like “the holiday season in a can,” according to an early sip test from Allrecipes. Those are eager to … Read more
Scientists have developed a hand-y way to spot a lush. Researchers in the UK have found that someone’s love of the sauce may be linked to testosterone exposure in the womb — which has a distinct effect on a baby’s hand development, per a boozy study published in the American Journal Of Human Biology. “It … Read more
Meet the man who goes on ‘extreme’ day trips as a hobby — covering thousands of miles in just 24 hours. Michael Cracknell, 35, spends his spare time traveling across Europe — reaching as far as Switzerland and Athens from his home in West Sussex. And he does it all in one day — so … Read more
A self-proclaimed “trophy wife” in a 29-year age gap relationship says she bagged her husband by demanding a $1,000 weekly allowance. Alyssa Armoogam, 30, met her husband, Mark, 59, on a dating app after setting her sights on an “older rich man.” The pair hit it off and Mark, an entrepreneur and investor, impressed mom-of-two … Read more
A travel hack has taken over the internet with social media users discussing this risky trick. “Check-in chicken” consists of flyers waiting until check-in is almost closed until booking a seat. The gamble is that left-over seats that are more desirable, such as extra legroom or an exit row, will be assigned. One travel influencer … Read more
A quarter of Americans are still carrying weight they gained during last year’s holiday season, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 24% are still carrying pounds from the end of 2023; on average, this is almost 10 pounds. They’re also expecting to gain weight as we approach the end of … Read more
Everyone feels stuffed after Thanksgiving, but how many calories are you really consuming? Research conducted by Levity looked at the calories of all the Thanksgiving favorites — from the classic roast turkey to side dishes to pies — to determine how much we’re gobbling down on the food-centered holiday. On average, Americans typically eat leftovers … Read more
A Harvard medical student recently went vegan as a health experiment — and the results were surprising. Plant-based diets have been heralded for their health benefits — but Nick Norwitz, 25, discovered that his LDL cholesterol actually spiked during his week-long food swap. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), sometimes called “bad cholesterol,” is associated with negative health effects when … Read more
Good gravy. The average American will consume roughly a day’s worth of calories in one sitting this Thanksgiving, according to a new report deboning the nutritional truth about Turkey Day. Researchers at Levity spoke with more than 1,000 eager eaters in an attempt to peek under the proverbial holiday tablecloth — to see what’s shaking and … Read more
Gen Z is kicking clunky clobbers to the curb. Lug-soled boots and chunky platforms are now a thing of the past as the sartorial pendulum swings in the opposite direction, with dainty kitten heels now reigning supreme. “2024 is the year of the kitten heel,” publicist Kendra Hettig declared to Hello Magazine. Kendall Jenner was spotted … Read more
Don’t make this misteak. NYC chefs have beef with this popular cut of meat, insisting it’s the last one you should be ordering at a steakhouse — or any restaurant. Don’t have a cow, but these experts are going after a classic favorite, pulled from the narrow point of a tenderloin. Chefs have beef with one … Read more
It turns out that Gwyneth Paltrow’s unique baby name isn’t that unique after all. The actress, 52, shocked the world when she named her firstborn child with ex-husband Chris Martin Apple in 2004 — but her “Shallow Hal” director believes he knows where the moniker came from. Brothers Bobby and Peter Farrelly discussed the name … Read more
One of the stars of “The Simpsons” is leaving their longtime job. Pamela Hayden, who has voiced various characters including Bart’s best friend, Milhouse Van Houten, is retiring from the animated show after 35 years, Fox confirmed Wednesday. Hayden’s final episode — titled “Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes” — will air Sunday, … Read more
A reunion worth recording. A couple’s 1966 wedding vinyl recording was reunited with its rightful owners after being mistakenly sold at a Texas thrift store. Katie Ornelas bought a record from a thrift store in Austin and was surprised when she opened “The Modern Jazz Quartet at Music Inn” slip to find “Phil’s and Donna’s … Read more
The majority of baby boomers love to learn new things, but they think they’re too old to actually do so, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans, split evenly by generation, revealed that although 74% of boomers said they “love” learning new things, and six in 10 find that learning something new is … Read more
Enjoying a glass of wine with your pizza is a natural pairing, but what if your wine was your pizza? Pizza Hut is putting that combination to the test, partnering with a winery to create a pizza wine. That’s right: Tomato Wine by Pizza Hut is the company’s limited-edition offering that supposedly tastes just like … Read more
That’s mint! A man who inherited a unique $5 bill from his late grandmother could be sitting on hundreds of thousands of dollars now. The front of the rare currency from 1988 features a misprint on its bottom right corner with unaligned ink that would normally appear on the reverse side. Flipped over, the bottom … Read more
If you’re planning your 2025 vacations already, you might want to avoid these places. Fodor’s has released its 2025 “No List” — a list of destinations that tourists should reconsider visiting because they are “suffering from untenable popularity” and “collapsing under the burden of their own prominence.” Bali, Indonesia, made the list due to overtourism, … Read more
Politics even plays a role in who trusts sponsored advertisements online. A new study published by Alexander Davidson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Wayne State University, found that conservatives are more likely to click sponsored search results than liberals which stems from their fundamental trust in the marketplace. To get the results, Davidson first examined … Read more
The number of people living with diabetes worldwide has quadrupled in the past two decades, with 830 million people diagnosed as of 2022, as published this week in The Lancet. That’s more than four times the number of people who had the disease in 1990, according to a Thursday announcement from the World Health Organization (WHO). Among … Read more