Your phone is making you fat …Do you look at your phone when you’re eating? According to a new study, you’re probably eating more than someone who simply eats without being distracted by anything. In fact, researchers found that people who were distracted by their phones when they were eating increased their intake of calories by 15%, compared to those who weren’t looking at their phones while eating. (The Ladders)
Is your job making you drink? A new study found that if you have a job that forces you to smile a lot – whether you’re a nurse, a restaurant server, a teacher, or you work in mall -- you are more likely to drink after work ... and to drink more than those who don’t deal with the public all day. (Penn State News)
So beards are gross …A new study found there are more harmful germs in men’s beards than in dog fur. “The researchers found a significantly higher bacterial load in specimens taken from the men’s beards compared with the dogs’ fur,” said professor Andreas Gutzeit of Switzerland’s Hirslanden Clinic. “On the basis of these findings, dogs can be considered as clean compared with bearded men,” Gutzeit said. (NY Post)
Can you guess the most popular fast food item of all time? If you said McDonald’s fries, you would be right. Not only is it the most popular fast food item of all time, but according to a report from HowStuffWorks, fries are the most popular menu item at McDonald’s as well. Some people think it’s the dusting of sugar the fries get before they are frozen; others think it’s the fake beef fat flavor that’s added to give them that unique appeal. Whatever it is, people love them – and the company is serving up 9 millions pounds of fries per day. (AOL)
Underwater accommodations …This fall, a hotel will open in Poland that features the world’s deepest swimming pool. The pool – which they’re calling Deepspot – is 148 feet deep and holds 27 times the amount of water of an average pool. Divers can explore the underwater caves, while non-divers can watch from an underwater tunnel. The hotel will also have rooms with underwater views of the pool. (Travel + Leisure)
Would you let someone plan your vacation for you? How about where you will be vacationing? Pack Up and Go will plan a three-day vacation in the U.S. for any budget. There’s just one caveat: The destination is a complete surprise. All you do is fill out a survey and pick your budget. Next thing you know, your trip to somewhere is booked. A week before you leave you will get an email with a weather report, so you know how to pack, any luggage restrictions based on your destination, and the location of the airport or train station you need to report to. You can even choose to road trip it if you want to drive to your mystery location. A few days after that you will get an envelope with your accommodation information inside that you are not allowed to open until you reach your mystery destination. Sounds like a pretty awesome adventure – if you like surprises. (Buzz 60)