Grandma knows best. A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology found that certain places on the body are “hot spots” for germs and unhealthy bacteria. Scientists at George Washington University in Washington, DC, tested what they dubbed as “the grandma hypothesis” — named for grandma’s warnings to clean behind your ears and … Read more
One in four Americans are planning a trip this fall season to sneak a peek at the changing orange, red and yellow foliage, according to AAA. But for veteran leaf peepers, the crowded byways of the northeast have their cons. There’s, for instance, the familiar traffic jams and the extravagant rates at the inn. Luckily … Read more
Japan has become one of the world’s biggest “hot spots” to see a UFO, according to newly declassified Pentagon documents dating back to 1996. This new government information and simplified map — part of the Defense Department’s freshly unveiled, online “unidentified anomalous phenomena” reporting system — highlights southern Japan as one of Earth’s most popular regions … Read more
A fossil hunter found a 450,000-year-old mammoth tusk while on a recent visit to a local quarry. Jamie Jordan, 33, was at a quarry in Cambridgeshire, near Peterborough, England, roughly 75 miles north of London, when he spotted something notable in the rubble. The four-foot-long mammoth tusk was “sticking out like a sore thumb,” he told SWNS. “I could … Read more
These Big Apple influencers know where men with money wine and dine – and now they’re dishing on the best spots for finding “wealthy bachelors,” “sugar daddies” and “finance bros.” Audrey Jongens and Meg Radice have each visited more than 1,000 NYC restaurants and bars while documenting their adventures on TikTok and Instagram, under the … Read more
The Hot 100 chart is seeing a country music comeback. For the first time in 42 years, country music stars simultaneously hold the top two spots on the coveted music list. Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” remains atop the chart, with Luke Combs’ “Fast Car” coming in a close second. The last time country musicians were on … Read more
An Australian comic known for his savage take-downs of the real estate market has found himself on the receiving end of an outlandish fee from his landlord after an “ant infestation.” Sydney comedian Tom Cashman and his two housemates had moved out of their apartment when they received an email from their real estate agent … Read more
Sunny Hostin has spent the last 20 summers soaking up rays in Sag Harbor Hills, where she rents a home. (“I hope the owner will sell it to me one day,” she tells Alexa. “I am patient.”) It’s not unusual for neighbors like fellow “The View” host Joy Behar to show up on the front … Read more
Real estate prices are soaring — if you can even find the home you want. Reservations at pricey Avra and Carbone are hard to score. And private-school admissions have become cutthroat. Miami really is the new New York City. The Florida city’s top private schools — already bursting at the seams from the throngs of … Read more
As the school year begins to wind down, many families may wonder how they’ll spend their summer vacation. To help whittle down the countless travel options, the experts at the Family Vacation Guide compiled a list of top U.S. travel destinations for families. They looked at factors, such as the cost of flights, accommodation options, the availability of kid-friendly … Read more
It’s the new R&R: rude and raring to go. These days, vacations aren’t just a time to relax — they’re a chance to behave badly. Take the almost three dozen swimmers recently busted for hassling a pod of dolphins in the waters off Hawaii’s Big Island, menacing the creatures as they tried to swim away. … Read more
You’re gonna have to eyeball this one. A TikToker has pointed out a continuity mistake spotted in the holiday favorite “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” starring Jim Carrey. The TikTok — which was posted Tuesday and gained 3 million views — shows the scene after the Grinch wreaked havoc in Whoville, with the mistake cominig … Read more
Doctors have told health services to prepare for a new era of cancer screening after a study found a simple blood test could spot multiple cancer types in patients before they develop clear symptoms. The Pathfinder study offered the blood test to more than 6,600 adults aged 50 and over, and detected dozens of new … Read more