Month: December 2019

America’s only native parrot, the Carolina parakeet, went extinct, and now they think they know why. As it turns out, it’s your fault. (Source: BBC)

How much sleep do you get every night? If your answer’s “not enough,” you should be aware of the alternative, which is equally troubling. (Source: CTV News)

The cashless society is practically here, with most people using debit and credit cards and other forms of payment for everything. Some studies say that’s not necessarily a good thing. (Source: BBC)

Every year, another state legislature considers a bill to require the teaching of cursive handwriting in public schools. And every year, we talk about it, because of course we do. (Source: CNN)

Money stresses people out in general, but a survey indicates it’s especially stressful at holiday time. You’re dreading the gift-giving, aren’t you? (Source: LendingTree.com)

A survey says that office holiday parties are making a comeback. I didn’t know they went away. (Source: Scripps National via KNXV-TV/Phoenix)

Beer sales continue to slip. People are still drinking, but they’re drinking other things. (Source: CNN)

Plant-based meat is a big seller right now. Meat producers want you to think twice about eating the non-meat. There’s a lot of money at steak… er, stake. (Source: New York Times)

The last month of the year means it’s time for those Most Popular Baby Name lists. Use them at your kid’s own risk. (Source: Cox Media Group via WFOX-TV-WTEV-TV/Jacksonville)

Aruba has an offer for those of you who need a break from election stress. I think that means it’s an offer for everyone. (Source: WTXF-TV/Philadelphia)