Five Fast-Food Items Professional Chefs Love
When you hit up a fast-food joint, are you ordering something a professional CHEF would be proud of? Short answer, no. Long answer . . . nooooooooooo. But here are a few things even THEY can't pass up. "Food & Wine" asked professional chefs to name the top fast-food item they personally love to order. Here's what they said . . . 1. Popeyes fried chicken. Three different chefs had it on their list. One of them said, "I have never considered Popeyes [to be] fast food. To me, it's a fried chicken restaurant." 2. The Impossible Whopper. [...]
The Country with the Most Overrated Food Culture Is . . . Not the U.S.
Some people go to Subway expecting a gourmet meal, prepared by a Sandwich Artist . . . but then end up feeling disappointed, like Subway might be a little overhyped. (???) A new poll asked, "Which country has the most overrated food culture? . . . Not saying the food is bad, just maybe a bit too hyped." 30% of people said France. (Are there any non-fancy French restaurants?) 21% said America. 15% said the U.K. (Is British food really "hyped" . . . let alone overhyped?) 14% said Italy, and another 14% said [...]
Science Says 13 Is the Minimum Age Kids Should Get a Phone
How old should kids be before they get their first phone? If your answer is 13, science agrees . . . A new study found 13 is the minimum age kids should get their first smartphone, or be allowed on social media. Any younger risks their FUTURE mental health. They based it on a survey of almost two million people in 164 different countries. Kids who get access to phones and social media before 13 are more likely to end up depressed, aggressive, and emotionally unstable by their mid-20s. The study blamed it on three [...]
How to Get That Campfire Smell Out of Your Clothes
Camping is one of the most fun things you can do with your friends and family. But one of the drawbacks is that campfire smell that stays on your clothes for weeks to come. Here are five tips you should try to get rid of that strong smell: 1. Air out your clothes. Hanging clothes out to dry in a breezy place for a few hours can help a lot. Fresh air and sunshine help break down odor molecules. 2. Wash in warm water. The heat helps open up fabric fibers which releases that campfire smell. 3. Use baking [...]
Three Ways Watching Sports Can Boost Your Mental Health
Golf's Open Championship gets started today, MLB's second half starts tomorrow, and the WNBA All-Star Game is Saturday. So, lots of sports on TV . . . and don't feel guilty about watching. "The Huffington Post" did a story on how watching sports can be GOOD for you. Here are three ways it can boost your mental health. 1. You get a dopamine hit. That's the "feel-good" hormone. "The brain's reward pathway is activated, leading to increased levels of dopamine, endorphins, [and] serotonin." 2. It instills a feeling of community. Especially if you're watching with other [...]
Reba McEntire Wants to Save PBS
Country legend Reba McEntire is stepping up to try and save PBS, which is near and dear to her heart. If you didn't know, PBS is under the threat of losing $1 billion in federal funding. And Reba's not having it. She posted a video asking fans to rally behind public broadcasting. She said, "Hey, it's Reba. I've been part of the PBS family since the '80s, from "Austin City Limits" to "South Pacific" at Carnegie Hall. And now PBS needs our help." Reba never speaks out about anything . . . which makes this message even stronger. [...]
The 20 Best Superhero Movies of All Time
The new "Superman" opens today, but it's already on a new list of the 50 Best Superhero Movies of All Time. It came in at #26. Here are the Top 20: 1. "Superman: The Movie" (1978) 2. "The Dark Knight" (2008) 3. "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" (2014) 4. "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) 5. "Avengers: Endgame" (2019) 6. "Batman" (1989) 7. "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (2018) 8. "Captain America: Civil War" (2016) 9. "The Avengers" (2012) 10. "Black Panther" (2018) 11. "The Incredibles" (2004) 12. "Spider-Man 2" (2004) 13. "Logan" (2017) 14. "Unbreakable" (2000) 15. "Deadpool & Wolverine" (2024) 16. [...]