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Smoking First Thing In The Morning Is Killing You

Clay — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:00:51 +0000

If lighting up is part of your morning routine, you are speeding up the process toward your inevitably dirt nap. A new study from Penn State reports that: Smoking a cigarette immediately after waking up may increase your risk of developing lung and oral cancers, regardless of how much you smoke per day. Researchers found [...]

Women Hate Shaving Their Legs, But Spend Two Months Doing It [Video]

Clay — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:22:07 +0000

Warmer weather is finally on the way to Michigan, and that means the days of only shaving to your knees are over ladies. This is especially bad news considering a new survey found that shaving their legs was the least favorite beauty chore for women. It only gets worse for the ladies though when you [...]

Around Five Million American Households Have Become 'No TV' Zones

Clay — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:41:32 +0000

Remember the days when it seemed like every room in your house had some sort of TV in it? Those days are long gone now, and it looks like more and more families are opting to go with no TV in their house now. About five million homes in America don’t have TVs. People have [...]

Are Ritz Crackers Really America's Favorite Snack?

Clay — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:01:26 +0000

Ritz Crackers hold the top spot for the second year in a row as Americas favorite snack, beating out Doritos and Lay's. I thought I liked Ritz as much as the next person, but apparently not because I would never have guessed it to be America's favorite! Would you?

Breast Reduction Surgeries On The Rise With Teens

Clay — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:49:07 +0000

The number of breast reduction surgeries in America is going through a dramatic increase, and the surprising patients are teenagers. The surgery has become more common because America’s breasts are getting bigger. The size increase is leading to painful back problems, among other health issues. So how many people are actually reducing the size of their [...]

This Is The Most Dangerous Room In Your House, Do You Know Where It Is?

Clay — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:18:53 +0000

If you asked people which room in their house is the most dangerous, you’ll probably hear kitchen, utility rooms, stairways, and the garage. All are dangerous, but not the MOST dangerous. It’s the bathroom that we need to worry about. According to a new study, slips and falls are one of the leading causes of [...]

Cremations Are On The Rise

Clay — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:12:44 +0000

Almost half of America is choosing Cremation over burial now after their ticket is punched. Funeral homes are making adjustments to accommodate, but what is the motivation for the spike in Cremations? Nationwide, about 42 percent of deaths last year resulted in cremation, up from 26 percent in 2000. Funeral directors say that cost plays [...]

Are You Worried About Your Cell Phone's Privacy?

Clay — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:56:37 +0000

Everyday we download and share tons of personal information right from the palm of our hand. That may change though, as people are starting to become a little more aware of just how much personal information is shared. More than half of American mobile app users admitted they decided not to use an app on [...]

The Tooth Fairy Is Feeling The Bad Economy

Clay — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:46:14 +0000

It turns out that not even the Tooth Fairy is immune to a poor economy.

According to a new survey kids are now getting an average of $3 per tooth lost.

16 Percent Of People Are Addicted To The Internet – Genetics To Blame

Clay — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:20:40 +0000

Internet addiction is a fairly new problem, but it's growing fast, and it already effects 16% of people online right now.

Studies show that Internet addicts share a lot of the same traits as smokers, and that genetics may play a role.

More Than Half Of Bosses Are Monitoring Their Employees Computer

Clay — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:05:57 +0000

If you're on your work computer right now slacking off instead of actually doing your work, your boss probably knows about it.

That's because a new survey revealed that more than 50% of employers are monitoring their employees computer activity.

So are you being monitored? Find out below.

The Doritos Locos Taco Is Taco Bell's Biggest Hit Ever

Clay — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:08:58 +0000

It turns out that combining Doritos and Taco Bell was a pretty good idea, considering it has become their biggest debut ever!

You'll be amazed at just how popular the Doritos Loco Taco is.

Kevin Garnett Is The Highest Paid NBA Player Over A Career

Clay — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:18:20 +0000

Check out the 10 NBA players who've earned the most of the course of their careers, you'll be surprised who is and isn't on the list.

Despite The Costs, Parents Are Happy To Send Their Kids To School

Clay — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:08:58 +0000

Sending kids to school can be a taxing time, both financially and emotionally, but most parents are looking forward to it.

Researchers found that 74% of parents are desperate to get their kids back to school and by the end of the summer they are running out of money to do things so their kids don't get bored.

Nudity On TV Increasing At An Alarming Rate

Clay — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:46:40 +0000

The amount of nudity on TV in the past year has the ‘Parents Television Council‘ in an uproar after finding that full frontal nudity occurrences rose more than 6,000% in 2012. There was only one appearance in the 2010-11 season, but there have been 64 frontal nudity instances this year alone! There were 76 incidents [...]

Should Couples Sleep In Separate Beds?

Clay — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:31:25 +0000

More couples are sleeping in separate beds now than ever before, and it's supposedly saving relationships.

A study from the National Sleep Foundation found that 25 percent of couples in the US sleep separately, and that number is only increasing.

Number Of Americans Who Can't Afford Food Is Growing

Clay — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:02:02 +0000

Everyone knows that money is tighter now than ever, but its still surprising to see the results of a new survey about buying food.

Over 18 percent of Americans can name at least one instance in the past 12 months where they couldn't afford to buy food.

Parents Top Worry Deals With Their Childs Exercise Level

Clay — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:03:12 +0000

Parents have a lot to worry about raising a child right now, but a new study found that exercise tops the list.

NFL Fans Kicked Out Of Games Must Now Take Classes To Get Back In

Clay — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:25:55 +0000

Around 7,000 NFL fans are kicked out of football games every year, but this year getting back in will be harder than ever. Starting this year, the league is requiring all ejected fans to take a four-hour online course that covers alcohol abuse, anger management, and crude behavior. Once they pass the course, they can [...]

Americans Have 'Green Guilt' And Here Is What Causes It

Clay — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:35:47 +0000

Americans waste more food than any other country in the world, and that food waste is the number one cause of ‘Green Guilt’ in Americans. Green Guilt is basically guilt felt over things that we do that hurt the environment. The survey of over 1,000 people found that the average household throws out 470 pounds [...]