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Tampons Bought In the United States Found to Have Toxic Metals, Including Arsenic and Lead
A recent study found that a number of tampons sold in the United States had traces of several toxic metals, including lead and arsenic. The study was published by the public and environmental health sciences journal Environmental International and has now further the discussion of product regulation. According to the...
This Elaborate, Stunning ‘Yankee Candle’ Compound Is Still for Sale, but Why?
An indoor water park, tennis, and basketball courts, a two-story arcade, bowling alley, clubhouse, pool cabana, spa, two car barns, and two guest houses are all on these park-like grounds with fountains, pergolas, ponds, and waterfalls. The spa is 55,000 square feet, and the indoor water park is inspired by...
Woman Upset Half-Sister Asked to Wear Her Dead Mother’s Jewelry on Wedding Day
A woman on Reddit drew strong reactions after she explained her complicated family dynamic. The 27-year-old woman shared in a post in the Am I the A--hole forum that she has a younger half-sister named Leah, 19, who is getting married. "I was asked by Leah if she could borrow...
Is it Really That Bad to Use Your Phone at the Gas Pump?
We all know the two main safety rules with our cell phones. Don't text and drive and leave them in the car while we're pumping gas. While there are laws surrounding the first, there are only warning signs at gas stations and plenty of articles regarding the second safety rule.
A Funeral Home Is Offering Ghostbusters Themed Burials For Fans
There’s being a fan, and then there’s being a fan for all of eternity. One funeral home in Arkansas has introduced a Ghostbusters urn — which looks like the group’s famous Ecto-1 vehicle — which can hold a true fan’s ashes in perpetuity. If you’re dead-set on a Ghostbusters-inspired funeral, this could be the way to go.
Dallas Stars Fans in Wichita Falls, Texas Can Stream the Team for Free
Amazing news for Stars this morning as the team has a plan for you to watch games this upcoming season and it won't cost you a dime. Just a few days ago, it was announced that the Dallas Stars no longer had a television contract for the upcoming 2024 season. Many fans saw this coming, but now that it was official. Many speculated what could come for the future of watching the Dallas Stars. This morning, the team announced the plan and it looks to be like a win for the fans.
Why Lawyers and Doctors ‘Practice’ Their Profession
We've all heard the lame jokes about doctors and lawyers practicing their profession. "After all these years you're still practicing?" or "You think you'd know what you're doing by now with all that practice." Quite the dad jokes if you ask me. However, I must admit I laughed out loud...
Watch: Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall in Texas
Hurricane Beryl made its way to the Gulf Coast of Texas earlier today (July 8). The storm made landfall near Matagorda, approximately 85 miles southwest of Houston. The storm had weakened to a tropical storm after wreaking havoc in the Caribbean and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. However, the storm gained strength from the hot water from the Gulf of Mexico, according to NBC News.
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
Dad Forbids Daughter From Taking Pain Medication for Period Cramps
A father is coming under fire after he posted on Reddit asking if he was wrong for not allowing his daughter to have Ibuprofen for her menstrual cramps. The 40-year-old father pled his cause on the AITA (Am I The A--hole?) thread to minimal agreement. The anonymous dad explained that he shares custody of his 14-year-old daughter with his ex-wife of more than two years. When the daughter came to stay with him for his designated half of the month, she was on her period and taking Ibuprofen to tolerate the cramping she experienced.
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