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Sleep expert pinpoints nap sweet spot

Awwwww...kitty! Naps can be a tricky endeavor. You have to balance out that sweet, sweet extra sleep time with not going so long that you, 1) feel worse when you wake up, and 2) don't screw up your full night sleep. Thankfully, a sleep expert has come up with the perfect duration for [...]

By |2022-03-10T09:45:46-06:00March 10th, 2022|Z News|Comments Off on Sleep expert pinpoints nap sweet spot

Nine-year-old runs away from home, flies 1,700 miles away without parents noticing

This has got to rank up there on a parent's nightmares. A nine-year-old boy in Brazil managed to sneak out of his house, get onto a plane, and fly 1,700 miles away without anyone being the wiser. Little Emanuel apparently decided he wanted to visit family in another city in Brazil and planned the whole [...]

By |2022-03-02T09:51:02-06:00March 2nd, 2022|Z News|Comments Off on Nine-year-old runs away from home, flies 1,700 miles away without parents noticing

We’re arguing over toasters now

I shouldn't be surprised that people are doing this, but I am. The Next Great Internet Argument is over toasters. Specifically, over whether or not to put the appliance away when you're not using it. Yes, I know. This ridiculousness started with this tweet: https://twitter.com/lottyburns/status/1496444551128657924 And was subsequently picked up by a Philadelphia news station: [...]

By |2022-03-02T09:39:14-06:00March 2nd, 2022|Z News|Comments Off on We’re arguing over toasters now

International Pancake Day race returns after COVID layoff

COVID robbed us of a number of things over the course of 2020 and 2021, but one of the most egregious is THE longest pancake-related tradition: The International Pancake Day Race between Liberal, KS, and Onley, England. The full back story can be found here, but the short of it is that a woman in [...]

By |2022-03-01T09:42:55-06:00March 1st, 2022|Z News|Comments Off on International Pancake Day race returns after COVID layoff

Slow computers, chatty coworkers top office annoynances

More and more companies nation- and world-wide are starting to "welcome" employees back into the office after the last two years. Which means we are reminded of just how much Diedre from accounting talks. And talks. And talks. Holy God,  Diedre, take a breath. A recent look at what annoys us in the office has [...]

By |2022-02-24T09:31:41-06:00February 24th, 2022|Z News|Comments Off on Slow computers, chatty coworkers top office annoynances

Peacock hides Kevin’s chili recipe from “The Office” in terms

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By |2022-02-24T08:59:11-06:00February 24th, 2022|Z News|Comments Off on Peacock hides Kevin’s chili recipe from “The Office” in terms

Taco truck jelly beans are coming because why not?

I do love me some jelly beans, but I don't know about his, Brach's. The candy company has announced a new run of jelly beans just in time for Easter called "Late Night Taco Truck Jelly Beans." It comes in six flavors: Beef taco Guacamole Salsa Horchata Margarita Churro Now, before you turn your nose [...]

By |2022-02-17T09:46:36-06:00February 17th, 2022|Z News|Comments Off on Taco truck jelly beans are coming because why not?

Bananas, walnuts among best snack foods before bed

Image by _Alicja_ from Pixabay If you're feeling a bit hungry an hour or so before bed, we all know to stay away from sugary or overly starchy foods. But what do you reach for? According to nutritionists, walnuts are at the top of the list. "The nutritional profile of a walnut is plentiful, [...]

By |2022-02-17T09:27:00-06:00February 17th, 2022|Z News|Comments Off on Bananas, walnuts among best snack foods before bed

It’s National Pizza Day!!!!

It's our second favorite holiday after Christmas! Today is National Pizza Day! Here are some pizza related facts for you: Pepperoni is the most popular variety, with 36%. As Americans, we consume 3 BILLION pizzas. That's from restaurants. We buy another 1 BILLION in frozen. The first pizzeria was opened in Naples, Italy, in 1738. [...]

By |2022-02-09T10:20:45-06:00February 9th, 2022|Z News|Comments Off on It’s National Pizza Day!!!!

Health Hack: Sleep more, lose weight

Image by Press ?? Love you ? from Pixabay God bless science. A new study published this week in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal says that you can lose weight just by getting more sleep. Finally, an exercise program designed for me! The study took young, overweight adults and had them sleep eight [...]

By |2022-02-09T10:19:13-06:00February 9th, 2022|Z News|Comments Off on Health Hack: Sleep more, lose weight
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