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?

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Quote of the Podcast

That’s it for todays show! If you love what we do and want more of us check out our website lowtreestudios.com. The links provided in our show notes. Enjoy your evening and thank you for listening to the The Jason & Mindy Podcast where we feature topics that serve as an informative and entertaining break from life’s daily grind.