Pop quiz: If your colleague says they’re picking up “Bella” at daycare, are they talking about a baby… or a bulldog? It’s a tough question to answer, at least according to a new poll from US News and World Report that puts “Bella” as the current #1 dog name in America — and a top … Read more
It’s an ancient Mars-ian artifact. It’s not just fast food that’s subject to shrinkflation. A 35-year-old Mars bar found in a hoarder’s house in the UK proves that chocolate bars, too, used to be bigger. “The size difference was greater than I expected,” Victoria Gordon, 44, told Jam Press of the sweet find. The Brit … Read more
After weeks of missing milk deliveries, a homeowner finally caught the thief on camera — and it wasn’t who he expected. Gordon Campbell, 42, who lives near Glasgow, Scotland, set up a security camera after bottles of milk repeatedly disappeared from his doorstep, news agency SWNS reported. When he checked the footage, he discovered a young … Read more
It’s the opposite of the “pump.” Summer’s in full swing, and men are looking for any way to get bigger, from a good long gym session to a below-the-belt enhancement. But unlike the increased blood flow gym-goers feel after lifting weights, “gym penis” may leave men with an unwanted post-gym surprise. Some men may experience … Read more
Turns out, “crazy cat ladies” may not be so crazy after all. Researchers from the University of Lucerne in Switzerland surveyed more than 2,300 Swiss adults about their relationships with animals, finding that gender was one of several factors linked to how closely people connected with their pets. But the findings were not entirely warm … Read more
Can healthy eating really cost less than a drive-thru run? Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is betting it can with a new government-backed coking show aimed at proving nutritious meals don’t have to break the bank. The new program, “The Real Food Show,” makes “healthy, affordable cooking simple and accessible for every American,” according to the … Read more
July 22 (Reuters) – The risk of hair loss in patients taking GLP-1 drugs for obesity or diabetes, while low, is higher than with other diabetes drugs, new studies suggest. At two or more years after starting treatment, the odds of a new diagnosis of alopecia in GLP-1 users were 37 percent higher than in … Read more
Kendrick Perkins doesn’t believe it was a meaningless mistake. ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins said on “First Take” that the Miami Heat uploading a video on Tuesday night titled “LeBron James Introductory press conference” was no accident. “Those things don’t just happen under Pat Riley’s watch,” Perkins said. “… This means that Miami is really in the … Read more
Kentucky Fried Chicken officially shortened its name to KFC in 1991, and the reason behind the rebranding has fueled rumors ever since. One persistent myth falsely claims the Commonwealth of Kentucky trademarked the state’s name and forced the company to pay licensing fees. Another urban legend alleged KFC was breeding extra-large, “genetically modified organisms” with … Read more
Former NFL star JJ Watt slammed an MLS team for not recognizing his wife, Kealia. JJ and Kealia, a former United States women’s national team player, attended Real Salt Lake’s match Wednesday, and the club posted a photo of them captioned “Welcome to the Riot, JJ Watt and fam.” The post holds a photo of … Read more
Wide receivers are the real housewives of the NFL, says Tom Brady. The NFL legend reacted to the A.J. Brown trade saga over the past season on Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast this week. “A.J. wanted to be involved,” Brady said. “I covered a lot of those Eagles games. That passing offense isn’t … Read more
For summer travelers braving this record-breaking heatwave to take holiday trips and vacations, remember this along with extra water and sunscreen — not having a REAL ID will add a penalty fee to your expenses. At $45, the fee is now more than double the original $18 charge. The requirement to use a REAL ID … Read more
Bravo’s newest breakout star is suddenly tangled in rumors of a salacious affair, a supposed hush-money coverup — and now Dave Portnoy has thrown gasoline on the fire. “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” cast member Rosie Woods blasted the Barstool founder after he amplified online rumors linking her to Ed Cooley, the former Providence Friars … Read more
They throw a mean “check” right hook. It’s April 18 and Max Medley is having an amateur sparring session at the inaugural Interclub chess boxing event at the iconic Gleason’s boxing gym in Dumbo, Brooklyn. As is common with this paradoxical pursuit, the scrimmage had come down to a contest between brains and brawn. As … Read more
This is news for those who skeeve public toilet seats. There are many unspoken, strange things in a public restroom — the gaps in toilet seats are one of them. And while you might think it’s a manufacturing error, there’s actually a very real, legal reason why public toilet seats look the way they do … Read more
It is not just parents who want — or need — the diagnoses for their children. Schools do too, and it’s an indictment of a broken system. Ask yourself this: if you had a chance to get your child extra exam time for their SATs, would you do it? The answer for many might be … Read more
From going into labor on the first day of a new job to miscalculating bubble guts, a new survey has unveiled the real stories of womanhood. That’s according to a poll of 2,000 women ages 25 to 44, which asked them to get candid about what, when, where, why, and how about everything that goes … Read more
For some, the dreaded “uniboob” isn’t just a side effect of a too-tight sports bra or a fashion mishap that resolves once you get home. In rare cases, it’s a real medical condition that can alter the natural shape of the chest, sometimes merging what are typically two distinct breasts into a single, continuous mound. … Read more
AI chatbots are turning into accidental snitches — and in some cases, they’re handing out real people’s phone numbers to total strangers. Privacy experts are sounding the alarm over a disturbing trend dubbed “AI doxxing,” where bots like Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT surface personal contact information without consent. One Reddit user said their nightmare … Read more
Fine jewelry consumers see bright futures. Per a recent Ipsos/De Beers survey, a whopping 43% of women and 55% of men anticipate purchasing or receiving natural diamond jewelry over the next two years. That optimism is translating into sales. The Natural Diamond Council saw a 2.1% growth in natural diamond sales by specialty retailers in … Read more