Lana Backman
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A new study suggests that certain intimate activities may do more than boost your love life, they could also help define your jawline. Researchers at the University of Toronto found that repeatedly engaging the jaw, throat, and neck muscles during high-intensity oral activity appeared to build more muscle endurance and create a tighter-looking jawline than […]
Christopher Nolan has a strict “no Ugg boots” rule on set The Odyssey, which came out July 17, because he says they’re too modern and break the illusion of the film’s world. Anne Hathaway said she wore Uggs one day, got a quick “Nope” from Nolan, and never wore them again. Emily Blunt says the […]
A self-proclaimed time traveler named Alexander Smith claims he was sent to the year 2118 during a secret CIA experiment and returned with a terrifying warning about humanity’s future. There is no evidence supporting his story, and no proof that he ever worked for the CIA or traveled through time. Smith said the bizarre experience […]
Swimply, is often called the “Airbnb of pools.” lets homeowners rent out their backyard pools by the hour, turning a summer luxury into extra income while helping offset maintenance costs. The platform now features more than 15,000 pools in 125 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Australia, with hourly rentals ranging from $30 to $400. […]
Believe it or not, researchers say maybe. Studies suggest chemical compounds found in men’s underarm sweat may subtly influence hormones linked to the menstrual cycle and even help some women feel a little calmer. One compound, called androstadienone, has also been linked to changes in cortisol, the hormone associated with stress. Now before you start […]
Doctors told a 63-year-old woman to drink 1.5 liters of Diet Coke every day and it actually saved her from surgery!She had developed a bezoar, a rock-hard ball of undigested food in her stomach, likely caused by a GLP-1 medication similar to Ozempic, which can slow digestion. Amazingly, after just two days of the soda […]
If you’re looking for a job as a line cook, you might have more competition than ever. A new social media trend is romanticizing life in the kitchen after the trailer for Tony, the upcoming Anthony Bourdain biopic, captured Gen Z’s attention. Many young people are inspired by Bourdain’s journey, seeing the line cook lifestyle […]
Walking is already one of the best things you can do for your health. Studies have linked it to a lower risk of dementia, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Now doctors are giving a thumbs-up to a trend with a funny name: the “fart walk.” A fart walk is simply a 10- to 20-minute stroll […]
The FIFA World Cup has unexpectedly turned ranch dressing into an international sensation. Fans visiting the U.S. have fallen in love with the iconic American condiment, and many are trying to take bottles home. The trend has become so popular that the TSA has even reminded travelers that full-size bottles of ranch must be packed […]
A Florida man has been sentenced after admitting to an unusual act outside a home in a gated resort community near Disney World. Kevin Westerhold, 51, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge stemming from the incident. A judge sentenced him to 12 months of probation, fined him $271, and ordered him to […]
Dubbed the “world’s most jealous woman,” Debbi Wood’s story turned out to be far more tragic than sensational. She was diagnosed with Othello Syndrome, a rare psychiatric condition also known as delusional jealousy, in which someone becomes absolutely convinced their romantic partner is being unfaithful despite having little or no evidence. Even clear proof that […]
When you think of cowboys, you probably picture Texas, it turns out, that would be wrong! Did you know the American cowboy actually got his start in Florida? The state’s cattle ranching tradition dates all the way back to 1521, when Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León brought the first cattle to what is now […]