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Top Ten Things Americans Agree On

Townsquare Media — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:19:10 +0000

We disagree about a lot of things in this country, but there are a few things we all agree on – regardless of race, religion, and political party. According to surveys by Pew, Gallup, and General Social Survey, here are 10 things that at least 90% of Americans supposedly agree on: 1. There is a [...]

Top 10 Most Popular Baby Names of 2012

Aaron Galloway — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:32:02 +0000

The Social Security Administration released their list of the top baby names in 2012 yesterday (May 9) Sophia and Jacob topped the list of most popular names in 2012, just like they were in 2011. And Jacob has been the number one name for boys since 1999 – that’s fourteen years. For boys, the top [...]

Man Proposes With Romantic Hacked Version of 'Angry Birds'

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:34:36 +0000

Angry Birds has made for one happy woman. An Australian man recently proposed to his girlfriend in a specially-designed version of the popular game. During lunch last month, Ben Levi asked Melissa Swift if she wanted to play Angry Birds Friends. She took him up on the offer and nothing seemed out of the ordinary [...]

Many Women Still Hate it When People Know They're Pooping

Aaron Galloway — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:32:47 +0000

Everybody poops. Even women (*gasp*). Now men, we’ll pop a squat wherever, whenever, but not women. For some reason many women have a crippling embarrassment over dropping bombs in the bathroom. A new survey found that a full 70% of women say they hate when people know they’re pooping, and “will go to great lengths [...]

8 Things You Should Do To Ensure You Have a Happy Relationship

Aaron Galloway — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:28:34 +0000

Relationships. It’s no secret that a successful one takes work – and a lot of it. But don’t worry, we’ve found a ‘happy couple cheat sheet’ that will all but guarantee you have the happiest relationship possible. Our friends over at Zoosk.com surveyed over 1,118 people who claim to be happy couples, and the result [...]

4 Creative and Unusual Garden Furniture Ideas You Can Do Yourself

Carl Pettit — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:30:38 +0000

Sure, you could take the easy route and head on over to Ikea or your local lawn-and-garden shop and pick up a few pieces of outdoor furniture for your backyard. But if you really want to impress your friends and indulge your creative flair, you might want to consider some of these more unusual options:

Top Five Qualities That Make a 'Real Man'

Aaron Galloway — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:03:11 +0000

Apparently a thick mustache, an ample paunch, and unwillingness to help clean the house don't make the cut. Who knew?

New Survey Sheds Light (And Confusion) On Who You Should Tip

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:27:28 +0000

Is there a topic that can incite more debate than tipping? A new CouponCabin survey of 2,130 people touched on the issue of tipping and the rules you should follow when you do tip. There are always arguments about who should receive tips, so here’s a list of jobs and the percentage of people who [...]

6 Easy-to-Spot Signs You Need to Get a New Job

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:00:22 +0000

Yes, you may have a job at the moment, but maybe you should looking for something new. How do you know if really is a time to move on to another position? Often times, knowing when to take your skills to a new job is simple, but there can be instances when it’s a little [...]

Add a Great Outdoor Fire Pit to Your Backyard or Garden

Carl Pettit — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:52:21 +0000

Nothing adds character to your garden—at least in a caveman-like, primordial sense—than an outdoor fire pit. A backyard fire pit is a great spot to huddle around when the sun goes down and the temperature drops, or when you’re having a killer outdoor party and grilling up a bunch of meat and vegetables for your [...]

The Internet: Not Just For Women Anymore

Drew — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:09:13 +0000

For too long the interwebs have been full of stuff for the ladies, finally, someone made a site for MEN to share man things.

Filmmaker Sets Out to Meet All His Facebook Friends [VIDEO]

Bethany Lee — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:30:59 +0000

Do you know everyone on your friend list? One man decided he wanted to reconnect with his friends face-to-face.

How Often Do You Lie to Your Significant Other?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:10:52 +0000

Do you always tell your significant other the truth? If you said yes, chances are you’re lying. New research has revealed that couples lie to each other an average of three times a week. A total of 57 people took part in the study. It was one person per couple, all between the ages of [...]

Water Kicks Soda to the Curb to Become the Most Popular Drink in America

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:09:38 +0000

If you’re in the water business, it’s time to break out the champagne and celebrate. Water is once again the most popular drink in America, taking the fizz out of soda’s two-plus decade run on top. Americans drink an average of 58 gallons of water per year, compared to 44 gallons of soda. That’s a [...]

Latest Fashion Trend For New Moms – Breast Milk Pendants

Robert J Wright — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:05:53 +0000

Virtually every man has uttered the phrase, ‘I just don’t understand women.’ But this latest fashion trend takes my utter astonishment to a new level: The breast milk pendant. ‘Now you can preserve your own breast milk inside a locket’, one ad says. ‘Your breast milk pendant makes a beautiful keepsake that you can pass [...]

Woman Turned Down for Massage Because She's Too Fat — Is It Fair?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:51:13 +0000

Laura Smith didn’t get a massage, but she was still rubbed the wrong way. The 31-year-old woman claims the National Healing Center, in Aurora, Colorado, refused to give her a massage last month because she is too fat. The owner of the spa, Penny Wells, allegedly told Smith, “I’m really sorry, but you’re just too [...]

Study Reveals Surprising Answer About What Makes Someone Sexy

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:12:11 +0000

Figuring out what makes someone sexy is no laughing matter. Or is it? Valentine’s Day is just about here, so if you’re still single, you may want to know just what a potential mate is trying to find. In a survey of more than 2,000 people who were asked what makes someone sexy, good sense [...]

5 Things a Big City Has Over Wichita Falls

Tony Kerns — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:14:53 +0000

If you haven’t seen it yet, Bethany Lee recently posted “5 Reasons Why Living In Wichita Falls is Better Than the Big City”, laying out reasons why you should second guess moving away. Having lived in Wichita Falls for a third of my life, I can definitely say I have a love and fond memories for Falls

Survey Reveals Americans Feel the Need to Take a Break from Facebook

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:30:39 +0000

Valentine’s Day may be in the air, but it seems like there isn’t a ton of love for Facebook Why? Because we may have had our fill of the social networking site. According to a new Pew survey, 61% of people have taken a break from the social networking site for several weeks at a [...]

Secrets for Stress-Free Homemade Family Dinners

Townsquare Media — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:56:06 +0000

Preparing an involved family dinner may not sound like the most appealing idea at the end of a long day. But homemade food is usually healthier, more economical, and certainly more delicious than ordering takeout dinners. “The best way to ensure you’re feeding your family wholesome meals is to make it yourself,” says Katie Workman, [...]