Saturday 8/3/24
Sunday 8/4/24
Celebrate:
Saturday
Airplane Crop Duster Day
Clean Your Floors Day
Grab Some Nuts Day
International Blues Music Day
Mead Day
National Disc Golf Day
National Mustard Day
National Sunflower Day
National Watermelon Day
Taxpayer Appreciation Day
Sunday
American Family Day
Assistance Dog Day
Friendship Day
Hooray for Kids Day
International Forgiveness Day
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
National Doll Day
National White Wine Day
Psychic Day
Single Working Woman's Day
Sister's Day
U.S. Coast Guard Day
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Have you seen the six-second kissing hack that's supposed to be good for your relationship? It's in the news after the Associated Press did a thing on it.
A place called The Gottman Institute came up with it based on how long it takes to trigger the release of oxytocin. That's the "love hormone" that helps us bond with babies, pets, and each other.
A quick peck won't do it. It has to be a full six seconds. They say if you do it every day, it can make you feel more connected, increase oxytocin levels, and reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
The other option is a hug. But they say it takes 20 seconds of hugging to achieve the same level of connectedness you get from a six-second smooch.
The only time they wouldn't suggest it is if you're at each other's throats, and it would feel forced. It works best when it's authentic, and you WANT to do it.
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Most people don't go ONE DAY without waging an ALL-OUT WAR with a log-in screen. Maybe you can't remember which email you used, or which password, or the two-factor stuff, or the vague CAPTCHAs.
According to a survey, 62% of people are overwhelmed with access screens and are worried about managing too many passwords, accounts, and log-ins.
85% of people think it's worth it to some degree, because they believe they're more secure . . . and 64% feel confident in their cybersecurity knowledge
But over half admit to sharing their passwords with others . . . 40% admit to re-using passwords . . . 24% write down their passwords . . . and 19% keep them listed in a file on their computer, or in a "notes" app.
The most commonly shared passwords are for streaming services, but other commonly shared passwords are for: Shopping accounts . . . personal emails . . . social media . . . work and school emails . . . and "work productivity platforms."
And 15% of people share their bank account passwords and pins. (i'm sure it's with family)
Only 12% of people use a secure password manager, which experts and cybersecurity agencies recommend.
Most browsers have basic features like that built in, but many of the premium services cost money . . . especially the ones that offer secure ways to share with your partner and family members.
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If you've been getting eaten alive by mosquitos lately, there may be a reason for it. Here are four possible reasons mosquitos love you . . .
1. You just exercised. It raises your body temperature, and makes you produce more carbon dioxide and lactic acid, which mosquitos love.
2. You haven't showered. They're attracted to a specific type of bacteria. And we tend to have more bacteria near our ankles and feet. So that might be why they target that area a lot.
3. You're wearing dark clothing. Reds, blacks, and blues attract more mosquitoes than lighter colors like white and yellow.
4. You're drinking alcohol. It dilates the blood vessels in your skin, making it warmer for a while. And they're also attracted to the ethanol that comes out in your sweat.
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Have you seen TikTok's "fridgescaping" trend?
Fridgescaping is like landscaping, but inside your refrigerator. Basically, make it look as aesthetically pleasing as possible.
On a basic level, it might just mean organizing everything so it looks good. The term isn't actually new. It dates back to a blog post from 2011. Back then, it was just about using cute containers and making sure everything had its place.
But in 2024, it's been taken to a whole new level. People are literally decorating the inside of their fridge with things like flowers, wicker baskets, and tiny picture frames with framed art.
The trend took off in June after an influencer did a "Bridgerton" inspired version and called it "Fridgerton"
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Kamala Harris's campaign deployed a new one-word tactic this week by calling Donald Trump and J.D. Vance "weird."
So someone polled 3,500 Americans and asked, "How weird are YOU?" It turns out a lot of us DO think we're pretty weird people.
48% said they're weird, including 13% who said VERY weird . . . 43% said "not very weird" or "not weird at all" . . . and 9% aren't sure how weird they are.
Funny enough, Democrats were more likely than Republicans to admit they're weird, 50% vs. 38%. But Independents think they're the weirdest at 52%.
And finally, the weirdest generation is . . . Millennials. 59% think they're weird.
Gen Z is next at 56% . . . then Gen X at 44% . . . and just 31% of Boomers think they're weird.
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Someone on social media asked people what "completely useless" superpower they'd love to have. Many of the things people brought up were at least a LITTLE useful . . . but the best ones were the closest to being totally useless.
Here are a few that people suggested:
1. "To be able to cup my hands and make little tiny thunder and lightning storms that only I can see."
2. "The ability to tie both shoes to precisely the same degree of tightness."
3. "The power to know exactly where any fly in the room is headed next."
4. "Laser farts."
5. "Being able to transform your socks into any color in the blink of an eye."
6. "Shapeshifting . . . but only when alone."
7. "Teleportation . . . but it takes the same time to go to any place by foot. So, you go to another dimension, and get stuck there for the time it takes for you to go to your destination."
8. "The ability to remember every single dream you've ever had."
9. "Being completely impervious to lava."
10. "The ability to walk on water."
11. "The ability to speak fluently with any animal . . . but only in their dreams."
12. "Being able to turn other people's poo smell into something nice."
13. "I would want the ability to always enjoy what I cook."
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