These last few months of the year are filled with leftover Halloween candy . . . then gravy . . . then sweets.  But maybe that weight we're all gaining ISN'T our fault?     The site "Study Finds" has an article on how cold weather MAKES us crave food.  Some of it comes down to our biology, not a lack of willpower.     The average person gains one to two pounds during the coldest months of the year.  And it's partly because your body just WANTS to.     Cold weather triggers hormonal changes that make you hungrier, and [...]

On this weeks episode of Popcorn Bucket List, we talk about the movie characters we think we be the best hunters, AND the best to survive the hunt. Click the video below to check out our discussion, and let us know what your picks would be! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S3OhZqghaQ

Happy Sesame Street Day!  It premiered 56 years ago on November 10th, 1969.  So most Americans living today watched it as kids at some point.     The PBS charity Next Avenue did a list a while back of "Sesame Street" lessons adults should never forget.     1.  Put down the ducky if you want to play the saxophone.  (???)  There was an old episode where Ernie wanted to play sax, but wouldn't let go of his rubber ducky.  Translation:  Don't take on too much.  If you want to try something new, you might need to leave something behind for [...]

You can officially stop believin', because Journey just announced the dates for their Final Frontier Tour.   It kicks off February 28th in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and wraps up on July 2nd in Laredo, Texas.  Sixty shows have been booked . . . although more dates could be added.   Neal Schon calls it, quote, "our heartfelt thank-you to the fans who've been with us every step of the way."   And Jonathan Cain says it's, quote, "one last chance to feel that magic together."   All you stubborn, old-school fans who are still hoping for one last ride with Steve Perry, I'm sorry to [...]

If you've been to a wedding in the past two months or have one coming up before the holidays, you're not alone.     According to The Knot, October is now the most popular month to get married.  17% of weddings happened in October last year.  41% happened in September, October, or November.     "Huff Post" asked experts to list the top ways people are RUDE at weddings without realizing it.  Are YOU guilty of any of these?     1.  Monopolizing the couple's time.  They've got a lot of people to talk to.  So don't take too much of their [...]

You haven't even fully digested those fun-size Snickers yet, and we've already moved on to the next holiday . . .     Oreo announced a new special edition tin of cookies that taste like THANKSGIVING foods.  (???)  You can't get them in stores, just online.  It's six different flavors, and each tin comes with two of each.     The flavors are:  Turkey & Stuffing . . . Sweet Potato . . . Creamed Corn . . . Cranberry Sauce . . . Pumpkin Pie . . . and Caramel Apple Pie.     You can order a tin for [...]

If you're going to carve some pumpkins this week, here's a tip . . . don't cut the stem off.     It will last much longer if you cut a hole in the bottom or back of it instead.     Unless you like the flies that swarm around rotting fruit.  Then go right ahead!     Fun fact:  Did you know that the stem of the pumpkin was attached to the vine that fed it?  (Me neither.)  So, the stem of your pumpkin contains a lot of nutrients required to keep your pumpkin healthy.     When the stem [...]