Next Thursday, while everyone is with their families eating until they’re too full to move, and having uncomfortable conversations about Syrian refugees, some people will be at work. Actually . . . doesn’t sound so horrible, does it? According to a new survey, 36 percent of companies say they’ll have at least some employees who have…… MORE
He may be into you if…
Here’s a new first date strategy for all the single women out there: Ask the guy if he wants to go to a buffet. Sure, it might not be the most romantic option, but it’s your best way to figure out how he feels about you. A new study by Cornell University in New York…… MORE
You can’t ever give an excuse to get out of an exam again
Twenty one-year-old Tommitrise Collins is a student at Middle Georgia State University in Macon. And a photo her sister took is going around Facebook. Because it shows Tommitirise in the hospital last Thursday, taking an exam for a psychology class — while she’s in labor. Her sister says the contractions were about three minutes apart…… MORE
The stats of Thanksgiving
Yahoo just released the results of a survey on Thanksgiving food. And it’s going to be hard to hear them, then wait a week to gorge. Maybe you should go to town on a Boston Market today for practice? Here are the highlights . . . Ninety-one percent of people will serve turkey at Thanksgiving…… MORE
A few things to try before sipping cocktails
Nutrition experts came up with a list of the best foods to eat before you go out drinking. They all prevent you from absorbing alcohol too quickly, and they’re healthier than something like pizza. Here are the top eight: 1. Milk. It’s high in potassium, which you start running low on if you’re peeing a…… MORE
The ages your body starts creaking
Your body changes when you get older and eventually everything sags, aches, or both. Happy Wednesday? A new survey found out the ages when the average person’s body parts start hurting, aging, or otherwise changing. Here are the results: Headaches and migraines start at 24. Back pain starts at 33. Knee problems start at 37.…… MORE
The best and worst places for Black Friday shopping
J.C. Penney isn’t exactly an expensive place to shop, but apparently they have enough wiggle room to go even cheaper. WalletHub.com analyzed the Black Friday ads from 30 of the biggest stores in the country, to figure out the average discounts they’ll be giving. J.C. Penney is the biggest — they’re selling stuff on Black…… MORE
The smartest and dumbest states
I’m not sure you can call any entire state smart or dumb. The “Washington Post” just ranked all 50 states from smartest to dumbest based on four factors: Average IQ scores; their SAT scores this year; their ACT scores this year and the percentage of college grads. The smartest state in the country is: Massachusetts.…… MORE
Divorce led to a “Who Dey” house
Some guys get divorced and think they’ll slide right back into being single. Then they realize dating at 50 and eating grilled cheese for dinner isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. But at least this dude is making the most of it. A guy named Jeffrey Gebhart got divorced a while back, and bought…… MORE
Black Friday is kind of a repeat
If you missed out on a few deals you really wanted on Black Friday last year, good news: You’ve got a one-in-nine shot at catching them again this year. WalletHub.com analyzed the Black Friday ads from 16 of the biggest retail chains in the country, and found that 11.2 percent of the deals they’re offering…… MORE
