Saturday 9/7/24
Sunday 9/8/24
Celebrate:
Saturday:
Aunt's Day
Google Commemoration Day
International Vulture Awareness Day
National Acorn Squash Day
National Beer Lover's Day
National Feel the Love Day
National Grateful Patient Day
National Hummingbird Day
National Neither Snow Nor Rain Day
National Tailgating Day
Salami Day
Superhuman Day
World Beard Day
Sunday
International Literacy Day
National Actors Day
National Ampersand Day
National Date Nut Bread Day
National Grandparents Day
National Hug Your Hound Day
National Pet Memorial Day
National Pledge of Allegiance Day
Pardon Day
Star Trek Day
Sustainable House Day
World Physical Therapy Day
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What is the most popular pet in the US?
66% of U.S. households (86.9 million homes) own a pet. Dogs are the most popular pet in the U.S. (65.1 million U.S. households own a dog), followed by cats (46.5 million households) and freshwater fish (11.1 million households).
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According to a new scientific analysis, not only do fitness tracker wearables often get things wrong, it may not be possible to ever really know how accurate they are.
There really aren't good studies that can be applied across many different devices. The industry doesn't do that kind of testing by the way.
The author of the article I read says in an umbrella review these things were found out.
Heart Rate usually correct within +/-3%
Calorie Burn wasn't great.
Step counts were variable ranging from 9% less to 12% more.
Sleep Duration usually overestimated and how long it takes you to fall asleep was usually underestimated.
Bottom line. Use them as a loose guide, and if it motivates you to move more and exercise, then good for you!
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Anyone have that one friend who gets their medical advice from a TV show? Or maybe YOU are that friend? Well, if you love a good medical show, "Entertainment Weekly" put together a list of the 10 best.
Here they are:
1. "ER" (1994 to 2009, NBC)
2. "Dr. Kildare" (1961 to 1966, NBC)
3. "Grey's Anatomy" (2005 to present, ABC)
4. "St. Elsewhere" (1982 to 1988, NBC)
5. "Scrubs" (2001 to 2010, NBC / ABC)
6. "M*A*S*H" (1972 to 1983, CBS)
7. "Getting On" (2013 to 2015, HBO)
8. "Chicago Hope" (1994 to 2000, CBS)
9. "House" (2004 to 2012, Fox)
10. "Nurse Jackie" (2009 to 2015, Showtime)
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The first cold cereal was introduced in 1863, meaning cereal is now around 160 years old.
Complex.com created a list of the 50 best breakfast cereals of all time.
So let the debate begin!!!!!!!
1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch . . . introduced in 1984.
"Cinnamon Toast Crunch is our number one cereal for a reason. It's cinnamon-y, it's crunchy, and it leaves behind a delectable bowl of sweet milk for you to drink up after you finish crunching and munching. There's nothing else quite like it and nothing really compares to it.
It's the GOAT. Period. We won't hear any arguments about that, either."
2. Honey Nut Cheerios . . . introduced in 1979. (Cheerios is #31.)
"That bit of honey elevates what's otherwise a bland delicacy. "
3. Cap'n Crunch Crunch Berries . . . introduced in 1967.
4. Oreo O's . . . introduced in 1997.
5. Froot Loops . . . introduced in 1963.
6. Apple Jacks . . . introduced in 1965.
7. Frosted Flakes . . . introduced in 1952.
8. Lucky Charms . . . introduced in 1964.
9. Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds . . . introduced in 1989.
10. Cocoa Puffs . . . introduced in 1958.
11. Cookie Crisp . . . introduced in 1977.
12. Honey Smacks . . . introduced in 1953.
13. Golden Grahams . . . introduced in 1976.
14. Trix . . . introduced in 1954.
15. Cap'n Crunch Oops! All Berries . . . introduced in 1997.
16. Rice Krispies Treats Cereal . . . introduced in 1993.
17. Wheaties . . . introduced in 1921.
18. Cocoa Pebbles . . . introduced in 1971.
19. French Toast Crunch . . . introduced in 1996.
20. Honey Oh's . . . introduced in 1980.
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The latest Reddit thread - "What's worth spending 15 minutes on every day?" And here are some of the best responses:
Decluttering your space . . . "It's amazing how much lighter you feel."
Stretching . . . "Your future self will thank you."
A hobby . . . "It's a way to reserve time for yourself, for what interests YOU."
Personal hygiene . . . "Seriously. Taking the time to pamper and check yourself out does wonders for self-esteem."
Reading
Meditation
Making a to-do list . . . and checking things off.
Connecting with a friend . . . replying, or just reaching out randomly.
Playing an Instrument . . . "If you do not know how, learn one."
Write . . . "Journaling, just some thoughts, or even a short story snippet."
Call your mom . . . "Or someone else who misses you."
Look for a new recipe.
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Google released some data on the inedible pumpkin spice-scented stuff we're searching for online. We seem to be obsessed and a little weird.
1. In many states, the most popular pumpkin spice-scented items are personal care stuff . . . soap, body wash, shampoo, deodorant, lotion, lip products, and hair color.
This includes many people in the Midwest, middle America, and the mountain states, plus Vermont, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Alabama.
People in Montana are specifically looking for pumpkin spice body butter . . . Arkansas is searching for pumpkin spice toothpaste . . . and in North Carolina, people want pumpkin spice toilet paper.
2. Many other states want pumpkin spice candles. They include: Texas, Colorado, Oregon, Illinois, the Dakotas, and New Jersey.
New York is specifically looking for "wax melts" . . . and in Connecticut, the top search is for a pumpkin spice "candle in a mug."
3. Some states are searching for pumpkin spice clothing, including California, Mississippi, and Nevada. In Georgia, people want a "pumpkin spice sweater" . . . since fall is DEFINITELY sweater weather in Georgia.
4. People in Florida want pumpkin spice CAT LITTER.
5. Some Americans are CLEANING with pumpkin spice. Several states want pumpkin spice dish soap. New Hampshire is looking for trash bags . . . and Indiana is hoping to find pumpkin spice "power wash," apparently to freshen up their driveways.
6. And then there are even stranger pockets of the country. The top pumpkin spice search in South Carolina is for "earrings" . . . in Maryland, it's "engagement rings" . . . in Rhode Island, it's "fabric" . . . and in Missouri, it's "pumpkin spice BRAKE PADS."
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