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NON-GROWN-UP PROBLEMS:

As children, we received countless warnings from parents and other adults concerning disastrous behaviors that should be avoided at all costs. From comical exaggerations to outright lies, here are some relatable tweets about the things adults conditioned us to worry about…

☞ “I can’t believe adults warned us about the dangers of quicksand and completely ignored telling us about how stressful it is paying rent”

☞ “I am 32 years old and still deeply terrified that consuming anything from the hotel room minibar will bankrupt my entire family somehow”

☞ “why did my mom make me think it was illegal to turn a light on in the car while we were driving throughout my whole childhood”

☞ “Did anyone else’s parents tell them that if you sit too close to the TV you’ll go blind?”

☞ “Growing up I thought I’d be getting sprayed by a lot more skunks by the way adults warned us about them.”

☞ “Did your parents tell you the black seeds in watermelon would grow a watermelon in your stomach too or are you normal?”

☞ “did your parents tell you that you’d get a cold if you went to sleep with your hair wet or are you normal?”

☞ “Was anybody else raised to believe that if you take a shower during a thunderstorm, you’ll probably die via lightning strike?”

☞ “Did anybody else’s parents every tell them not to swim after eating because of cramps?? Did you know that’s false? Did you know we were raised by liars!?!?”

☞ “Remember when we were kids they used to talk about our “permanent record” LMFAO I was TERRIFIED”

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Fun Facts

✓ The call of the humpback whale is louder than a Concord jet and can be heard 500 miles (800km) away.

✓ Small as they are, ladybugs have a unique smell that humans are incredibly sensitive to.

A statistical look at who we are and the things we do …

• 83% of us say that if they won the lottery, they’d keep it a secret.

• 69% of adults say they feel judged by their partner for their snacking habits.

• 61% of couples have argued about whether or not to rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.

• 75% of women think that men over age 35 look ridiculous when they wear a hat backwards.

31% of guys have borrowed deodorant from their partner.

• 90% of us no longer answer the phone when it’s an unknown number.

• 4% of us are afraid to ride in an elevator.

WATER COOLER QUESTION:

Question:  1 in 9 elementary school students say they would love to be in charge of THIS when they grow up. What is it?

Answer:  The zoo

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WHY YOU SHOULD SMILE:

The science-backed benefits of smiling…

😊 Smile the pain away: Research shows that smiling while running can make you more efficient and make the run feel more manageable. It can also help you tolerate the pain of a needle. Smiles send cues to our brains that we’re okay.

😊 De-stress:  When you smile in a tense situation, your heart rate slows down, and stress starts to melt away — even if you’re not actually feeling smiley. (Basically, fake it till you make it…)

😊 Look your best: It’s a fact — we find people more attractive when they smile. (Unless it’s one of those involuntary Botox smiles!)

😊 Make a friend:  People often rely on nonverbal communication. Smiling makes you appear more trustworthy and can help deepen bonds with people faster. (Just ask any used-car salesperson!)

Two-thirds of us say we’re adopted a “seize-the-day” mentality. A poll of 2,000 American adults revealed that 65% believe they are living more in the moment these days, compared to pre-pandemic. And that’s not all the pandemic has changed — 62% say they “treat themselves” more now than they did before. People say they are indulging themselves by enjoying “me” time (25%), their favorite beverage (21%) and shopping online (21%) more often.

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Fun Facts

✓ Studies show cats dislike men with long, dark beards.

✓ “Opposites attract” is a myth. People are generally attracted to people who look like family members or those with a similar personality type.

TRUTH OR BS:

• Lightning is heard before it’s seen. [BS. Light travels faster than sound.]

• For 5 years, Webster’s Dictionary mistakenly included an entry for the non-existent word “dord”. [TRUE]

• Google was initially called “The Google”. [BS. It was originally called “BackRub”.]

• Broccoli contains more vitamin C than oranges. [TRUE. Broccoli contains 89 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams, oranges contain 53.

• Texas is the largest US state. [BS. Alaska spans 665,384 square miles. Texas is second largest, at 268,596 square miles.]

• Cardi B’s real name is Cardigan Backyardigan. [BS. That was a meme. Her real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar.]

• Humans cannot sneeze with their eyes open.

WATER COOLER QUESTION:

Question: A study found that these days, only 20% of grade school kids know how to do THIS. What is it?

Mindy’ Deep Thought Question

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FROM THE BS POLL VAULT: 

A statistical look at who we are and the things we do …

• 16% of adults say they only eat ice cream when it’s hot outside.

• 3% say they haven’t used a pen or pencil in the last year.

• 31% carry an extra pair of pants in their car.

• 70% of adults say they can’t sleep when there’s a spider in the room.

• 75% of women wish their partner held their hand more.

• 23% of women say they would actually pay their partner to give them a foot massage.

• 30% of men say they have borrowed a razor from their significant other.

• 50% of men say they couldn’t tell you their partner’s shoe size.

• 20% of us say we would fail a written driving test if we were asked to do it today.

• 6% are OK with peeing in the pool.

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Fun Facts

✓ Saturn’s rings are 180,000 miles (290,000 km) in diameter – but only about 10 yards (9 meters) thick.

✓ In the 1800s, tornados were called “twirlblasts” and “twirlwinds”.

THE MOST COMMON iPHONE ISSUES:

1. iphone is disabled, won’t connect to itunes (42,000 searches per month)

2. forgot iPhone passcode (38,000)

3. face id not working (32,000)

4. iphone stuck on apple logo (31,000)

5. iphone not charging (31,000)

6. iphone virus (18,000)

7. liquid detected in lightning connector (17,000)

8. iphone won’t turn on (16,000)

9. carplay not working (15,000)

10. airpods not connecting to iphone (13,000)

WATER COOLER QUESTION:

Question: 85% of us love the smell of this, but the rest think it stinks. What is it?

Answer: The ocean

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STUPID THINGS WE DO TO LOOK COOL:

☞ Talking on speakerphone in public:  Why have a private conversation that invades everyone else’s space? (Do it over text, like the rest of us…or at least turn it up so we can hear the other person better!)

☞ Taking pics of cash:  Rather than looking cool, this gives the impression of trying too hard. It’s just as bad as bragging about how rich your parents are!)

☞ Boasting about not being on social media:  Just like despising popular trends, there’s not much point in bragging about not being on social media. It doesn’t make you “better” than anyone else. (Same thing about eating vegan?)

☞ Insisting on having the last word:  Sure, it gives you a momentarily exhilarating feeling, but it never, but it doesn’t mean you’ve satisfactorily resolved the conflict.

☞ Using abusive swear words and insults:  Insults directed at a person’s gender, orientation, physical or mental ability, or skin color not only decreases your cool factor, it actually makes you appear intolerant. (But…isn’t that what Twitter was invented for?)

☞ Making fun of others’ hobbies or interests: Laughing at someone else about what they enjoy because it’s perceived as cheesy says more about the person poking fun than it does about the person showing an interest in something. (Yeah, [***co-host***]!)

☞ Using your zodiac sign as an excuse:  We’ve all heard someone do it: “Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. I’m a stubborn Taurus”. Don’t use your zodiac sign as an excuse to continue bad behavior. (So, what excuse should I use?)

DID YOU KNOW?

Super skinny people are more likely to be couch potatoes than those with a normal or high body mass index (BMI), a new study says. Researchers in China have found that it’s not more activity and less food which keeps many people fitting into a size small. The author of the study says the researchers “expected to find that these (very thin) people are really active”, but the study found “They had lower food intakes and lower activity, as well as surprisingly higher-than-expected resting metabolic rates”.

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Fun Facts

✓ The English language is said to be one of the happiest languages in the world – the word “happy” is used 3 times more often than the word “sad”.

✓ The word “Goodbye” originally comes from an Old English phrase meaning “god be with you”.

ON THE ROAD YET AGAIN:

A CNN feature story is calling it “Classic Rock’s Farewell Tour”. At arenas and stadiums across the world, never before has such a grizzled group of rock icons graced so many major stages at the same time. The problem? It’s not likely to happen again. Here are the names and ages of some of the music superstars who are on the road this summer, some of them on “farewell” tours…others well, it just might turn out to be their farewell tours too…

⇒ Kiss – Gene Simmons (73 next month), Paul Stanley (70)

⇒ Carlos Santana (74)

⇒ Elton John (75)

⇒ Rod Stewart (77)

⇒ Eric Clapton (77)

⇒ Roger Waters [ex-Pink Floyd] (78)

⇒ The Who – Roger Daltrey (78), Pete Townshend (77)

⇒ The Rolling Stones – Mick Jagger (79), Keith Richards (78)

⇒ Brian Wilson [ex-Beach Boys] (80)

⇒ Paul McCartney (80)

⇒ Bob Dylan (81)

⇒ Ringo Starr (82)

WATER COOLER QUESTION:

Question:  65% of women have made their partner do THIS before going out. What is it?

Answer:  Change their shoes

Question:  25% of people admit they have stayed in a relationship because they liked THIS about their partner. What is it?

Answer:  Their dog

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COOL IT:

As many areas experience record-breaking heat and humidity this week, it may be an understatement to say that sometimes, emotions can run as high as the thermostat. Psychologist Kirsty Leah from mental health support platform SupportRoom says that while warm weather can make us happier, sweltering heat is linked to greater irritability. Here are some tips on keeping your cool – literally and figuratively…

☞ Make your life easier:  Avoid the high afternoon heat, stay hydrated, and invest in lighter sheets or a fan. Remember, getting enough sleep goes a long way in “keeping your cool”.

☞ Be patient:  You might be ready to snap at others, but remember that if you are feeling it, they are, too, so try to be extra patient and lower your expectations of people until things are cooler.

☞ Postpone meetings:  Whether it’s an important conversation or a routine check-in, consider holding back on work and social meetings until the heat subsides. (Unless the person you were going to meet up with has a pool and a well-stocked beer fridge!)

☞ Avoid big decisions:  You might be prone to making rash calls if struggling in the heat, but it’s important not to make any big decisions until you are well-rested and can focus on the situation in hand to make an informed choice. (You tell me this NOW, after I just decided to blow off a big meeting with my boss?)

DID YOU KNOW?

A Canadian couple, both 100 years old, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary last week. Lifelong love birds Charlie and Annie Muise celebrated with a party at their daughter’s place, then returned home to the house they bought together 75 years ago — for $2,000 — in Yarmouth County, near the southern tip of Nova Scotia. The couple were wed on July 13, 1942.

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Fun Facts

• The sound from a human yell would take 3½ hours to travel from New York to San Francisco.

• A man once survived on pizza alone for 25 years.

A statistical look at who we are and the things we do …

• 20% of us say we would garden if we had more free time.

• 35% of us say we get stressed driving in wet weather.

• 11% of men say they read a book for the first time during the pandemic.

• 15% of moms say they still do laundry for their adult children.

• 48% of women say they weigh themselves every day.

11% of us say we enjoy the same treats as our pet!

WATER COOLER QUESTION:

Question:  A survey says that when you move, THESE are the possessions you’re least likely to pack up and take with you. What are they?

Answer:  Books

Question:  15% of us say we’ve taken a day off work for THIS questionable reason. What is it?

Answer:  “I stubbed my toe!”

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HOW MUCH SLEEP YOUR PET NEEDS, ACCORDING TO THE EXPERTS:

Sleep patterns depend on the breed and age of your pet, but here’s a rundown…

➠ Dogs: 12-14 hours per night, with older dogs and younger puppies being able to sleep for even longer. (And snore for even longer…)

➠ Cats:  The average cat needs 16-20 hours of sleep per 24 hours. (And once again, mine’s above average…)

➠ Rabbits: Like humans, rabbits need around 8½ hours of sleep. But they tend to sleep with their eyes open, so sometimes they can fool you…

➠ Hamsters:  Need 12-14 hours of sleep each night, which is usually broken up over short periods of time.

➠ Tortoises:  They can sleep for up to 12 hours each day. Babies? Up to 22 hours.

➠ Snakes:  Most spend about 16 hours sleeping. They don’t have eyelids, so sometimes they’re sleeping when you don’t even realize it. (And if the snake gets out of its cage, NO ONE is sleeping!)

➠ Parrots:  They need about 12 hours of uninterrupted darkness nightly. (And let’s face it, you’ve NEVER wondered how long a parrot sleeps before right now, have you?)

(My cat, who also claims to be an expert on the subject, insists that at least 23 hours of sleep is mandatory. 24 when we change the clock!)

DID YOU KNOW?

A county in Florida is under quarantine, but not due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Why? Snails. A population of invasive giant African land snails that can produce up to 2,500 eggs a year has invaded the New Port Richey area of Pasco County. This invasive species poses a health risk to humans because they carry a parasite called rat lungworm, which can cause meningitis. Although Giant African land snails are illegal to own as pets in the US, some exotic pet owners still keep them.

Fun Facts

✓ Elvis Presley didn’t write any of his songs.

✓ None of The Beatles could read music.

AWESOME LIFE HACKS THAT WORK:

➢ Waterproof your shoes:  Rub an unscented candle thoroughly against a canvas shoe, and melt it with a hairdryer. The wax will disappear and act as a protective coating.

➢ Cure a sore throat:  Bet you never thought of eating marshmallows. The gelatin in marshmallows coats and soothes a sore throat. (If it doesn’t work try s’more!)

➢ Remove ink stains:  One word: WD-40. But be careful; it will damage delicate fabrics. (WD-40 isn’t even a word!)

➢ Staticky hair:  Take a dryer sheet and stick it to the base of your brush. They can also be used in stinky shoes to remove the smell. (Just be sure to do it in that order…)

➢ Smartphone stand:  In a pinch, simply flip a pair of sunglasses upside down. (And commence squinting!)

➢ Check batteries:  Drop an alkaline battery from 6 inches on a flat surface, negative side down. If it bounces once (or not at all), it’s good. If it bounces more, it’s dead.

➢ Unclog a toilet:  If you don’t have a plunger handy, get a large water or pop bottle and cut off the top. Plunge away!

➢ Express elevator:  If you need to get to your floor quickly (and are alone in the elevator), push the close door button and hold it, then push the floor you need to go to. The elevator should ignore all other floors and go right to yours. Note: In some elevators the “door close” button doesn’t work at all and is just a placebo.

WATER COOLER QUESTION:

Question:  On average, we do THIS 20 times per day. What is it?

Answer:  Complain about something

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WHICH CAME FIRST?

• Coca-Cola or the first successful airplane? [Coke showed up in 1883, the Wright brothers flew in 1903]

• Pac-Man or the Walkman? [The Walkman was released in 1979, Pac-Man in 1980]

• Statue of Liberty or the Eiffel Tower? [Statue of Liberty was completed in 1884, Eiffel Tower in 1889]

• Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone or Star Wars: A New Hope? [The Harry Potter book arrived in 1997, the first Star Wars film in 1977]

• The internet or Microsoft Windows? [1983 is considered the official birthday of the internet, the first version of Windows came in 1985]

• The electric kettle or sliced bread? [The electric kettle was invented in 1891, the first automatically sliced commercial loaves were produced in 1928]

• The Rolling Stones or Rolling Stone magazine? [The Rolling Stones were formed in 1962, the mag was first published in 1967]

• Oreo or Chips Ahoy! Cookies? [Oreos showed up in 1912, Chips Ahoy! In 1963]

DID YOU KNOW?

Good news, stoners! Science is finally backing up what you’ve long known: that smoking weed does, in fact, make you nicer — and less greedy, to boot. In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, University of New Mexico researchers found evidence that cannabis use makes people more empathetic, as well as less motivated by money. 

Fun Facts

✓ Elvis Presley’s manager sold “I Hate Elvis” badges.

✓ Caffeine affects men more strongly than women, and women metabolize it about 25% faster.

FROM THE BS POLL VAULT: 

A statistical look at who we are and the things we do …

• 50% of dog owners say theirs loves to watch TV.

• 21% of women put on lipstick before going to the gym.

• 35% of women say they aren’t attracted to a man with a hairy chest.

• 17% of men have never worn a tuxedo.

• 82% of women have asked a stranger where they bought their shoes.

• 44% of men say they have flirted with a bank teller.

• 70% of men say they’ve gone to a movie they didn’t like, just to please their partner.

• 68% of people say they get their best sleep while on vacation.

• 21% of adults say they don’t really like going on picnics.

• 99% of women say they DON’T want their partner to wear a Speedo this Summer.

WATER COOLER QUESTION:

One-third of us enjoy eating THIS, but don’t like to admit it. What is it?

Answer:  Hot dogs

Question:  Over 40% of us say we do THIS when we’re angry. What is it?

Answer:  Eat ice cream

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