Break from the Grind
TUESDAY TRIVIA: Which Animal Has the Highest Metabolic Rate?
Researchers are looking at variety of animals to see what they can reveal about human metabolism.
SURVEY SAYS: What Is Your Mental Age?
NEWSDash readers share how old they are if age is only a state of mind.
Stock Market Performance and Politics: The Connections
Recent research from LPL Financial suggests the stock market could indicate who will win the presidency in November.
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: Can the Same ZIP Code Exist in More Than One State?
ZIP Codes went into effect on July 1, 1963.
FRIDAY FUN Early Edition – July 2, 2020
An early edition of FRIDAY FUN because of the 4th of July holiday.
Events of 2020 Put a Damper on 4th of July Celebrations
People will be spending and traveling less, and many don’t trust others to social distance during the holiday.
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: Who Was the Only Never-Married U.S. President?
All but one U.S. President was married at some time.
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: From Where Did the Term ‘Caucasian’ Come?
Though it has fallen out of favor and used less (and rightly so), the word “Caucasian” as a descriptor for white people can still be found in some...
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: From Where Did ‘Live Well, Laugh Often and Love Much’ Come?
There’s a quote—“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much”—that has been attributed to a few sources.
Working From Home: What About Coworker Connections?
Employees are missing social connections with coworkers, but there are activities that can be done virtually to help preserve team culture.
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: What Is the Origin of the Phrase ‘There’s the Rub’?
You may know the phrase “Ay, there’s the rub,” from Shakespeare’s "Hamlet."
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: Who Was the First Flight Attendant?
In 1930, Ellen Church became the first female flight attendant.
Economic Conditions While Growing Up May Influence Job Preference
Researchers suggest that macroeconomic shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have long-lasting effects on what people value in their professions—income or meaning and fulfillment.