The US is losing its battle against the bulge. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that Americans are heavier than ever before. The CDC defines obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30, and a shocking 20% of Americans meet that criteria, with the Midwest … Read more
Just one bag of Cheetos can be “world changing.” A parkgoer at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico recently dropped a bag full of Cheetos at the caverns. That one bag of the dusty orange snack made a “huge impact” on the cave’s ecosystem, the park said in a Facebook post. A parkgoer at … Read more
Gentlemen, start your ovens! A popular thin-crust pizzeria in northern New Jersey has taken food-truck culture to the next level by outfitting a pair of Tesla Cybertrucks with two-tier ovens to fire up pies on the go — and they certainly take the fast lane. Food trucks have long claimed parking spots on the nation’s … Read more
No whey! Deep within the confines of America’s heartland lies an underground abundance of more cheese than we know what to do with. For years, rumors have churned that a specific government surplus of the dairy product has been stored in a 3.2 million square foot cave system hidden beneath Springfield, Missouri. Sort of like … Read more
Having a “raw” dog in this viral fight could be deadly. Social media clout chasers are “raw dogging” flights, with no entertainment whatsoever, in droves, making the bizarre stung the buzziest travel trend of the summer. No music, no streaming, no sleep — just staring at the map on the seatback screen, or nothing at all, in … Read more
We’re barking up the wrong trees. A new study reveals that a majority of the 7 million trees in New York City are emitting “volatile compounds” that do more harm than good for our air quality — especially during scorching heat. “We’re all for planting more trees. They bring so many good things,” said study … Read more
Vision loss and high cholesterol increase the likelihood of developing dementia, according to a new report that says nearly half of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing 14 risk factors. The Lancet Commission, composed of 27 dementia experts, previously identified 12 lifestyle struggles responsible for 40% of dementia cases, with hearing loss, … Read more
You risk a flight-ning storm if you book a trip on a summer’s night. Amid peak travel season, taking an evening flight might seem like a great way to avoid crowds and arrive at your destination with the entire next day up your sleeve. But experts are advising against booking summer night flights, saying they’re … Read more
They put this dog down. Experts have ripped the viral “raw dogging” trend, claiming it could be unhealthy to go without creature comforts on a long-haul flight. For the uninitiated, raw dogging refers to flyers forgoing in-flight entertainment, including movies and movies, as well as avoiding necessities such as food, water and sleep. In short, … Read more
It’s another sunny day on the Internet. Dozens of participants are lined up in their digital boxes attending Reimagine Buildings ’24, an online conference held in the spring dedicated, mostly, to Passive House, a quickly-growing approach to building that sharply reduces energy use by going simple: employing techniques like continuous insulation, air-tight sealing, and top … Read more