It might kill you! I'm not kidding!   Research has shown some scented candles produce smoke laced with almost as many toxins as those produced by cigarettes!!Since they are often lit in poorly ventilated rooms, such as bathrooms, or during the evening when windows are likely to be closed, the release of chemicals can cause... Continue Reading →

I sometimes wonder who dedicates their life to this type of research but a study out today says that all polar bears descended from a single brown bear in Ireland!   Apparently, all polar bears are descended from a single female brown bear who lived along Atlantic shore of current-day Ireland some 20,000 to 50,000 years ago.... Continue Reading →

Gotta love when a survey boosts your job! A new survey out of the UK found that radio makes people happier than TV or the web. Isn't that cool!?!   In the study, respondents said they experienced a 100% lift in happiness and 300% boost to their energy levels when listening to a radio show... Continue Reading →

The number one question as these little beasts take over  -- who do mosquitoes bite? At one time or another, you have probably been next to someone who never gets bitten while you're getting eaten alive. Buggar!! Why? The theories are as plentiful as they are imaginative! Some people say mosquitoes prefer women, blondes (!), the... Continue Reading →

In California this past weekend, over 50 mangy, hairless, and otherwise repugnant dogs went up against each other as their doggy stage moms bit their nails to see who would nab the prestigeous title of World's Ugliest Dog!   This marked the 23rd year of the competition, which seeks to raise awareness for rescue pups by celebrating... Continue Reading →

Now this is something I am going to have to travel to see!   New York lawmakers have voted to allow Nik Wallenda to walk over 180-feet-high Niagara Falls -- on a 2,200 foot long tight rope!!! He still needs permission from our Canadian officials though... I hope he gets it!   Nik is a... Continue Reading →