Rubiks Cubes and a Pogo Stick
A world record has been crushed. In Canada, a 16-year-old kid set a new world record by solving 211 Rubik's cubes while bouncing on a pogo stick and the previous record was 65. He says solving the cubes was easy but bouncing on a pogo stick for an hour and 12 minutes was harder.
No Left Turns
You've probably been aggravated trying to turn left on a busy road, then give up and turn right. So this might interest you. A recent study at Penn State found it might be better if we just made the majority of left turns illegal. Researchers used a bunch of algorithms to figure out the best way to keep traffic moving and prevent accidents. The simulations found that traffic would move smoother if left turns were banned at more intersections. It depends on the city you're in and the traffic flows. However, in general, the most efficient setups ban left turns near the middle of metropolitan areas and only allows them as you get farther away from the city center.
Things Boomers Refuse to Give Up
You're a grown adult, you pay your own bills and buy the things you want to wear. You know who you are and you're ok with that. If you're part of the Baby Boomer generation, there might be some things you just don't like giving up and like minds agree. See if you can relate to this list curated by a band of Boomers.
- The Mall
- Cable TV Packages
- 24 Hours News Networks
- Conspiracy Theories
- Writing Checks
- Cursive
- Phonebooks
- Bar Soap
- New Balance Shoes
- Hawaiian Shirts
- Socks and Sandals Together
- Crocs
- Knick Knacks
- Fuzzy Toilet Covers
- All You Can Eat Buffets
SOURCE: Bonvoyage.com
Saving Money at the Grocery Store
If it feels like your grocery bill has been going up recently, it's not your imagination. According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, food prices went up 7% between January 2021 and January 2022. So here are four tips to save you money at the grocery store.
1. Fill your pantry with basics. Stock up on some essentials like pasta, rice, bread, canned tomatoes, frozen vegetables, onions, and potatoes. You can make a several of meals with those, so you won't have to buy as many new items each week.
2. Prepare ahead of time. Don't show up to the grocery store without a list and some ideas of what you'll be cooking for the week. This will also help limit your trips to the store since every time you walk inside is an opportunity for impulse purchases.
3. Look for deals. Take a look at your grocery list and try to find the store that offers the best value on the items you’re looking for. You can usually browse discounts on a supermarket's website or app.
4. Tweak your menu. Meat and dairy tend to be the more expensive items at the supermarket, especially recently. Try to make more meals that don't use them as the main ingredient.
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Plans To Stay Home
In a new study, 71% of people said they actually look forward to plans being canceled so they can just stay in. Also, 75% of people say there's nothing better than having no plans for the weekend. Staying home doesn't just mean being by yourself. 70% of people agreed that nights in with friends are like much-needed therapy sessions. A casual night with friends could include things like wine, sports, and pizza.
How Do You Eat Your Chili?
It's National Chili Day! What a great day to cook up your favorite chili and warm up your insides. It's also National Tortilla Chip Day and pair well with a bowl of chili. Someone asked people to rank the best topping to put on chili and tortilla chips ranked high on the list.
The top five are as follows:
-cheese
-crackers
-cornbread
-sour cream
-tortilla chips.
Onions, hot sauce, and avocado also made the top ten.
Inflation and the Tooth Fairy
The Tooth Fairy seems to be paying more that $5 Per Tooth for the first time in history! If your still waiting on that cost-of-living raise to help with inflation, it looks like the kids already got one. An annual poll found the Tooth Fairy is now paying more than five bucks a tooth for the first time ever. The average this year is $5.36 compared to $4.70 in 2021, which was also a record. That's a 14% jump in 12 months.
Kiddos in the Northeast are getting the most at a whopping $7.36 per tooth. Children down South are next at $5.77. Then, the Midwest, $4.27 and kids out West are getting $4.08 per tooth.
More Winter Weather Coming
Storm totals in terms of snowfall aren’t looking very high although some spots in north Springfield could possibly see around 2″ with lighter amounts the farther SE you go. About an inch is likely across the metro with less than an inch in places like Branson and neighborhoods in Northern Arkansas.
As far as ice goes, a 0.25″-0.5″ is expected for southern communities, which could make road conditions dangerous for drivers. There could be some isolated locations that get up closer to 0.75″ and that could lead to power outages.
Temperatures today and Thursday will be below freezing with highs in the 20s and 30s. The cold air will stay through Friday with highs around the 30-degree mark. OzarksFirst has more.
Play This, Not That
If you plan to hit a casino and want to increase your odd of winning, this might be worth your time. Statistician Jeffrey Rosenthal, says the casino game you should absolutely steer clear of is the Video Lottery Terminal. Those are the ones with Keno or slot games. They give a 5% to 15% edge to the house. For better odds play Craps, and you'll have a 49.29% chance of winning. By the way, both of these are "pure chance games" meaning it's all luck. They don't have a skill element like Blackjack.
Today Is National Margarita Day
According to a recent survey, 76% of Americans drink margaritas. Of them, 67% prefer it to be a frozen blended drink, while the other 33% would rather have it over ice. Looking for a place to celebrate National Margarita Day? Buffalo Wild Wings tops a ranking of the chain restaurants with the best margaritas. Chili's came in second.