In 2020, a study was led by Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists, as part of an ongoing effort to re-evaluate the number of calories eaters derive from popular foods. This particular experiment is focused on how the human body digests lentils and chickpeas, but it builds on prior ones conducted on almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and […]
It’s become exceedingly difficult to get your dog on a commercial flight, which is why a new, luxurious, albeit quite expensive, chartered air service for pets may be quite appealing to some pooch owners. BARK, which is a company that primarily sells dog food and toys, has officially launched an air travel service for dogs, dubbed BARK Air. […]
T-Mobile customers holding on to their legacy plans can expect to see higher bills come June. “For the first time in nearly a decade, in response to rising costs and inflation, we’re making small adjustments to some of our oldest rate plan prices,” explained the T-Mobile website. “Beginning June 5, the rate of your voice plan will […]
As many as 2,000 people are feared to have been buried by last week’s massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, according to the country’s National Disaster Centre, as survivors recounted the horror losing so many loved ones. As CNN reports, the landslide occurred in the mountainous Enga region in northern Papua New Guinea on Friday and the latest […]
The hamburger is already perhaps the most celebrated main dish in the United States. But even with all the love, the burger still deserves its own day. This year, National Hamburger Day falls on Tuesday, May 28. So get ready to chow down. The hamburger and its close sibling, the cheeseburger, are America’s favorite entrées, according to YouGov’s regularly […]
In a major step towards reducing the growing plastic pollution crisis that is crippling the planet, a British snack food company is leading the way by introducing recyclable chip bags. As The Cool Down (TCD) reports, the British Crisp Co.’s new chip bags, developed with sustainable packaging supplier EvoPak, are made of paper coated in a plastic alternative that’s touted as being […]
With temperatures rising, our pant legs are shortening as capris are coming back in full force. For Gen Z, the cropped style takes us back to our playground days, brimming with Disney Channel-coded clothing and a blinding array of colors and patterns. As Hypebae reports, even though capris were initially written off as dated, much […]
The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) around the world is increasing and is a “major concern” for health officials, according to a new report published this month from the World Health Organization (WHO). As ABC News reports, the report found four curable STIs — chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis — are responsible for more than 1 million infections […]
Another day, another recall that affects our precious pups. This time, it comes from a popular dog food brand that has been around for decades. As Parade magazine reports, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), dog pawrents who feed their pooches Pedigree may need to take a second look at […]
That’s right—Trixie’s back! Trixie Motel is getting a second season called Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home. The sequel TV show will follow Trixie Mattel and partner David Silver, as they house hunt, renovate, and design their dream home. Fabulously witty and hard not to watch, this series is a twist on the original season of Trixie Motel, where fans watched […]