Popular Babies?

It’s official:  Olivia and Noah are keeping their titles as the No. 1 girl and boy names among parents.

Read on and follow our friends at BabyCenter for the 100 most popular baby names in 2024. Also, check out the predictions for the hottest baby name trends of 2025.

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Extra Sleep!?

Research has shown the numerous positive benefits that come with good sleep habits.

Now, a new study from Baylor University shows that even subtle changes in the amount of sleep (A mere 46 minutes of sleep per night) are linked to improvements to overall well being, including a beneficial impact on a person’s gratitude, flourishing, resilience and prosocial behaviors.

Follow the link below to Medical Xpress to read the full study right now!

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Bring On The Burgers!

It’s time to separate the mediocre burger chains from the excellent and provide the knowledge you need to avoid eating subpar patties.

Let’s learn more about America’s best and worst burger chains, shall we?

Head on over and visit our friends at The Takeout to see the list!

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Food Gifts!

What do you get the person who has everything? Or the family member who’s no help at all when you ask for ideas?

It’s tough to go wrong with food as a gift, whether it’s a decadent treat, a useful kitchen tool, or a taste of hometown nostalgia.

Visit our friends at Cool Material for The Best Food Gifts For 2024!

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We Need Proof!

Have you ever wondered what the strongest alcoholic drink you can have is? Well, the answer lies in something called the “proof” of the alcohol.

The ABV (alcohol by volume) percentage and a “proof” number can often be found on the label of a liquor bottle.

What do these numbers mean? How did proof become a standard way to measure alcohol’s strength? It’s actually a pretty cool story.

Head over and visit The Takeout to read more about it!

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The Monkeys?

Authorities in South Carolina on Thursday warned residents to lock their doors and windows after more than 40 monkeys escaped from a research facility.

As of early Friday, there was no indication the fugitive monkeys had been captured.

Click the link below to keep updated on this developing story.

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Let’s Dance!

Before election results came in, this Vermont town brought voters together to dance!

There were a few reports released recently highlighting just how stressed Americans were feeling about this year’s election.

Erik Jacobs, who lives in Townshend, Vermont came up with a plan to hold a potluck dinner and square dance on election night, at Townshend Town Hall, to try and ease the minds of the community.

You can click the link below to read the full story!

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