The average American will indulge in an ice cream treat 28.5 times per year. But many consumers are not aware of exactly what comes in those frozen treats, so one manufacturer is trying to do what they can to change that. Mars Inc., the manufacturer of popular Snickers bars, Milky Ways, Dove chocolates, Skittles, Starbursts, […]
Current New York Law Prevents Cancer Patient From Suing Hospital
Medical malpractice results in about 85,000 lawsuits each year, but one woman won’t be filing any lawsuits due to current New York state laws. In 2012, Lissy McMahon seemed to be a healthy 42-year-old single mom raising her son. An ultrasound revealed a fibroid in her uterus that needed to be removed, so she decided […]
The State of Small Businesses in 2016
There are currently 26.5 million businesses in the United States, and according to a recent infographic released by The Local Search Association, 2016 may be a big year for small businesses in particular. The infographic contains a significant amount of information concerning small business and small business marketing, which helps sum up the areas that […]
The First New Nuclear Reactor in 20 Years Just Achieved Fission (Photos)
The U.S. media has been dominated by news of mass shootings, terrorism, and the U.S. presidential election, yet a major piece of news flew largely under the radar this spring. A new U.S. nuclear power plant went online for the first time in two decades, officially bringing the nuclear sector into the 21st century. On […]
Bride-To-Be Cancels Wedding After Uncomfortable Prenup, Throws Kids Fancy Party Instead
After refusing to sign a prenuptial agreement, a would-be bride from New York City found a better way to use her wedding venue. According to Inquisitr, a wedding that included a reception at Harold Pratt House, a luxurious venue located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, was canceled after an uncomfortable prenup agreement. A […]
Xylitol Can Be Fatal to Dogs
There are certain foods that are notoriously fatal for dogs, such as chocolate, onions, and garlic. But now the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the 46.3 million households in the U.S. with dogs to avoid feeding their pups anything containing the artificial sweetener xylitol, as it can be potentially fatal for pooches. […]
Fact Check: Ford Says It Can Now Turn CO2 Into Auto Parts
This May Ford announced that it will soon have the capability to transform the greenhouse gas carbon-dioxide, CO2, into auto parts. The carmaker says that they’re working with a manufacturer that can turn CO2 into a foam, and that soon they will be able to make plastic out of C02 as well and potentially reduce […]
Let Your Baby Cry Itself to Sleep, Says New Study
Baby crying again? Let them weep, says a new study. Sleep training is recommended for babies between three to five months in age. Researchers from Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, recently published a journal article in Pediatrics that gives new parents the OK to let their infants “cry it out” at bedtime. The study followed 43 […]
New York and Berlin Art Auction Sites Announce Merger and Lay-Offs
Two key players in the burgeoning world of online art auctioning, New York-based Paddle8 and Berlin-based Auctionata, announced a merger earlier this month that could effectively boost both platforms’ reach and influence in the digital art world. At least 71% of all art collectors have purchased art online, and a recent survey of buyers ranked […]
Tinder Sociologist Reveals the Science Behind the Swipe
Popular dating app Tinder has finally revealed the science behind online dating. Tinder pioneered the concept of swiping right or left according to your interest in a user’s profile picture, age, and description. Users swipe left if they do not have interest in the user, and they swipe right if they do. If they both […]