Jeremy Taylor
You May Not Believe How Much Parents Will Spend On Back-to-School Supplies This Year — Survey of the Day
For a kid, there may be nothing more depressing than the first advertisements for back-to-school sales, which remind them that their summer vacation won’t last forever.
The only thing more depressing for parents may be the cost of sending their little ones back to a new classroom.
Can Being Too Fat Actually Be Healthier Than Being Too Thin?
Much ink has been spilled about studies detailing the health risks associated with being overweight.
And while there is no doubt that severe obesity can lead to a litany of medical problems, a new study suggests that moderately overweight people are still pretty healthy. So, what’s the skinny on this phenomenon?
Would You Date Somebody 15 Years Older Than You? — Survey of the Day
While flings with a much older man — and by much older we mean at least a 15-year difference — have long been sighted amongst women in our culture (Exhibit A: Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas), it is only recently that romances where the woman is the much older partner have come into the forefront.
Is It Okay for Men to Cry in Public? — Survey of the Day
After losing in the Wimbledon finals to Roger Federer, Andy Murray wept tears of sadness. Although his passion seemed to endear him to tennis fans, his watery reaction didn’t convince a whole lot of guys that it’s okay to cry in public.
Are You Trying to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables? — Survey of the Day
You’ve been told since you were a little kid to eat your fruits and veggies.
These time-honored words of wisdom seem to falling on deaf ears, though.
Does Facebook Make You Feel Inadequate? — Survey of the Day
When scanning the Facebook pages of your friends, you are getting a best case scenario look at their life.
Do You Drink to Unwind? — Survey of the Day
Alcohol is known to be a social lubricant. But many people also use booze to help them recover from too much action and interaction.
Would You Date a Vegetarian? – Survey of the Day
According to a Match.com survey of 4,000 singles, a solid chunk of meat eaters consider vegetarianism a dating deal breaker.
Do You Check In with Your Office During Vacation? — Survey of the Day
Thanks to technology, a good chunk of the population can do their jobs at home if need be.
Likewise, when most workers go on vacation they are just a smartphone away from being back at the office — and thus not really on vacation.
Have You Been Cutting Down on Red Meat? — Survey of the Day
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, which means scores of people will fire up their grills and throw down a wide selection of meat.
Or does it?
‘Life-Threatening’ Heat to Hit Much of the US This Summer
You might think it’s hot now, but Mother Nature is just getting started.
Summer this year is set to hit much of the United States hard, according to a series of excessive heat warnings issued by the National Weather Service Thursday.
Do You Always Bring a Gift to a Dinner Party? – Survey of the Day
If you are invited to a friend’s home for dinner, etiquette experts suggest you bring a gift as a way of rewarding the time and expense your hosts have put into the evening. However, due to time constraints, familiarity or a lack of awareness of that etiquette suggestion, a gift isn’t always bought.