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SWEARING INCREASES OUR PAIN TOLERANCE

A 2009 study revealed that swearing may increase a subjects’ pain tolerance.  Subjects were asked to submerge their hands in a bath of ice water and keep them there as long as they could.  When subjects were allowed to curse, they were able to keep their hands in the icy water longer.

IF YOU WANT TO BE MORE CREATIVE THINK LIKE A KID

Researchers at North Dakota State University wanted to see if tapping into a childlike mind-set would enhance an adult’s creative output.  So they asked a group of college students to write about what they would do if they had a day off from school. The first group was asked to write about what they would [...]

WHAT ARE THE ODDS THAT IT WILL NEED A REPAIR?

If you’re buying a new electronic or appliance and they try to sell you an extended warranty plan, you might be interested in knowing the odds of which ones are more likely to need a repair in three to four years.  Laptop computers and side-by-side refrigerators with an ice maker and water dispenser are the [...]

SLEEP DEPRIVATION AFFECTS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

You know it’s important to get a good night’s sleep before a big exam or an important meeting, but a new study suggests it would be wise to catch up on your rest if you’re a new parent, too.  Researchers at the University of Berkeley found that acute sleep deprivation makes it hard to recognize [...]

‘TIS THE SEASON TO SEE TATTOOS

The hotter the weather gets, the less clothing we wear and the more skin we show and it seems these days almost everyone has a tattoo.  But just how many of us really do sport tats?  People between the ages of 26 and 40 are the most likely to have a tattoo (40%).  36% of [...]

THE AIR IN AIRPLANE CABINS IS BETTER THAN YOU THINK

The next time you’re flying on an airplane near someone with a hacking cough, it might make you feel better to know that the air in an airplane cabin is recycled.  Most people mistakenly think that the air in an airplane cabin is not refreshed in flight.  Actually, fresh air is continuously introduced in the [...]

I HAVE MY OWN ZIP CODE

Zip codes are 47 years old this month.  In July of 1963, The US Postal Service introduced the five-digit zip code.  Some locations are either so special or just so big that they have their own zip code.  You’re probably aware that the White House has its own zip code which is 20500.  Here are [...]

ICE CREAM FLAVOR OR PAINT COLOR?

July is National Ice Cream Month and in honor of that, here is a little game called “Ice Cream Flavor or Paint Color?” courtesy of Mental Floss Magazine. Each of the following is either a Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream flavor or a Pottery Barn paint color.  Can you guess which is which?
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WHEN IT COMES TO TROPHIES DOES SIZE MATTER?

Not all trophies are created equal.  Some trophies are significantly larger than others.  It might surprise you that the trophy teams get for winning a Super Bowl isn’t the tallest among others awarded for significant accomplishments.  The biggest trophy, tennis’s Davis Cup, is 42 inches tall while the Vince Lombardi trophy, awarded to the NFL’s [...]

NEIGHBORHOOD VACATIONS

With the economy as bad as it is this summer, some of us may not even be able to afford a short car trip vacation this year.  This brings up the topic of neighborhood vacations.  Which neighborhoods or locations in your market might make interesting day trips? Suggest a few of your own fun [...]