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
If you gotta go while on-the-go, urine in luck. Having to pee or poop during long road trips is, now, no longer a pain in the butt as Chinese electric vehicle engineers are gearing up to roll out a fleet of cars featuring built-in toilets. They’re putting a little restroom in your vroom-vroom. Seres, a China-based automotive … Read more
The average person spends 416 days of their life in the bathroom — and the latest trend in digital health wants to make sure that time isn’t going down the drain. Over the past year, a wave of AI-powered smart toilet health trackers have hit the market, analyzing pee and poop to deliver personalized insights on … Read more
The corporate world can come with some wild shared experiences, but none seem to hit quite as hard as the shared bathrooms. Regardless of whom you work for or where you work, the bathrooms can be where humanity comes to be its most distasteful. For Harry Catanzariti, his tale from a former employer is potentially … Read more
Talk about getting down and dirty. The start of the new year means more people are heading to the gym and picking up weights — and increasing their risk of picking up and spreading germs. The results aren’t pretty. New research found pesky little bacteria lurking under fingernails long after the end of a workout. … Read more
It could be your best shot at a productive day. Coffee offers a bevy of health perks, from boosting brain function and reducing inflammation to improving heart health and supporting metabolism. Unfortunately, your morning brew can also affect how your body absorbs certain supplements, possibly making them less effective and triggering irritating side effects. You … Read more
Without testosterone, Shannon Gonzalez insists she’d probably be divorced. In 2021, her hair was falling out — and her libido was “in the toilet.” She had recently entered medically induced menopause, which unleashed a torrent of symptoms that rocked her career, strained her marriage and shook her sense of self. “Who is this person? I … Read more
He’s got the Midas flush. Art world troll Maurizio Cattelan took the world by storm after his notorious duct-taped banana sold for over $6 million at Sotheby’s last fall. This year, the Italian prankster will likely turn “crap” into gold when his notorious 18-karat, solid gold toilet goes under the hammer next month. Carved out … Read more
We couldn’t help but wonder what Victor Garber thought of his viral “And Just Like” moment. Turns out, the SAG Award winner, 76, was pleased by his appearance on the HBO show’s series finale as gallery owner Mark Kasabian. On the “Sex and the City” sequel, Mark is invited to Miranda’s (Cynthia Nixon) for Thanksgiving dinner … Read more
Total bum-mer! Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in or around the rectum and anus. They can cause pain, itching and bleeding, even as they typically clear up on their own. This frustrating condition affects about half of US adults over 50, sending nearly 4 million Americans to the doctor or ER each year. Don’t do it, … Read more
She thought she was going no. 2 — but it turned out to be kiddo no. 3. Helen and Michael Green, both 45, were on vacation in Toronto, Canada, for a 10-day road trip with their 6-year-old daughter Darcy — though they had no idea Helen was nine months pregnant. They arrived at their Holiday … Read more
He stands by it. “And Just Like That” showrunner Michael Patrick King is defending his choice to feature a disgusting toilet scene in the series finale of the “Sex and the City” spinoff. In an interview published Thursday night, King told Variety, “We cannot take ourselves too seriously. For the gorgeousness of Carrie’s pink, sparkly … Read more
That’s a whole latte java. The latest kooky caffeine trend to take hold among fiends is bigger than ever — literally. Venti, Trenta? No longer big enough. This summer, everyone’s turning to coffee buckets — clear, colossally-sized plastic takeout carriers filled with jitter-making iced joe and complete with handle for carrying ease. One six-second video from … Read more
That’s gross. It’s hard to believe that there is something dirtier than a public toilet bowl — but there is, and it’s something that travelers use several times a year. The wheels of a suitcase are a breeding ground for bacteria, carrying nearly 58 times more than the place where people publicly relieve themselves, according … Read more
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Rachel Brosnahan in a public restroom. The actress, 34, revealed what she was doing when James Gunn called to offer her the role of Lois Lane in the new “Superman.” “I was in SoHo, in a public bathroom,” she said on “Jenna & Friends” Wednesday. “I had my … Read more
For those looking for the latest bathroom decor trend, urine for a treat. “Toilet flowers” are the new controversial hack that involves putting fresh flowers directly inside the toilet tank — yes, the tank of water that sits at the back of the bathroom throne. It’s definitely a peculiar way to elevate your bathroom, but … Read more
You filthy animals. It doesn’t matter if your car is impeccably clean or if it looks like the inside of an NYC dumpster in an alleyway — there is one area of a car that is as dirty as a porta potty toilet. It turns out that the steering wheel is the dirtiest place in … Read more
You shouldn’t have to stomach a constantly upset stomach. Bloating, gas and discomfort are often dismissed as harmless digestive issues, but they can sometimes signal more serious health problems. “Normalizing chronic symptoms like bloating, discomfort or irregular bowel habits can delay diagnosis of underlying conditions such as SIBO, IBS, celiac disease or even inflammatory bowel … Read more
She’s giving the van life a minimalist makeover. An enterprising woman has devised a unique way to retire on the cheap amid the housing crisis — by transforming her European Smartcar into a house on wheels. Kai, who did not reveal her last name, gave a “Cribs”-style tour of her tiny digs in a viral … Read more
This might make the Easter Bunny toss his jelly beans. A video of a content creator dyeing Easter eggs in her toilet bowl went viral this week, and the dirty dye job appalled many, who deemed it egg-traordinarily unsanitary. In the clip, posted Wednesday and racking up 3 million views by Saturday, Minnesotan Kate Heintzelman … Read more