TODAY IS:
- National Frankenstein Friday
- National Pumpkin Day
TODAY’S QUESTION:
The Mega Millions jackpot is down to a measly $40 million again. Is it worth two bucks to win that “small” amount?
TODAY’S TOPICS:
Going to a Halloween party this weekend? According to the folks at wine buying site Vivino, these are the perfect candy and wine pairings …
- Pink Starburst and Moscato d’Asti
- Swedish Fish and Lambrusco
- Hershey’s Kisses and Zinfandel
- Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar and Syrah
- Kit Kat and Pinot Noir
- Whoppers and Cabernet Sauvignon
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Gamay
- M&MS and Port
- Skittles and Madeira
- Jolly Ranchers and Gewürztraminer
Your phone personality … A new study looked at the differences between iPhone users and Android phone users. Turns out iPhone users tend to be happier, more extroverted, more adventurous, and make more money than Android users. iPhone users also send more texts, spend more time looking at their phone and take more selfies per day than their Android-using counterparts. Some more findings:
Ideal weekend night
- iPhone users: Out and about with friends
- Android users: Curled up on the couch watching TV/movie or reading a book
Number of close friends
- iPhone users: 5
- Android users: 3
Money spent on clothing per month
- iPhone users: $117.13
- Android users: $62.36
Money spent on tech per month
- iPhone users: $100.88
- Android users: $50.83
Cat or dog?
- iPhone users: 50% prefer dogs, 19% prefer cats, 31% no preference
- Android users: 44% prefer dogs, 26% prefer cats, 30% no preference
TV shows
- iPhone users: Game of Thrones, Grey’s Anatomy, Friends, The Walking Dead
- Android users: NCIS, Law & Order, SNL
Movie genres
- iPhone users:- Horror, Drama, Romance
- Android users: Thriller, Action, Adventure (SWNS Digital)
Forget Millennial pink, there’s a new power color in town … neon green. Yep, the color of slime is the new it color for fall and was seen all over the runways during New York Fashion Week. (The Ladders)
Feeling sad? Take a hot bath. A new study has found that soaking in a tub twice a week is even better than exercise for relieving depression. Why? Apparently a hot bath helps to normalize and strengthen your natural circadian rhythm, which is sometimes out of whack for people with depression. (Maxim)
Christmas is coming … on October 27th. Well, to the Hallmark Channel anyway. That’s when their "Countdown to Christmas" movies officially begin -- with Christmas at Pemberley Manor. Fa la la? (Woman’s Day)