Source: Fuse / Getty New Survey Says Over Half Of American Adults Use Swimming Pool In Lieu Of Shower So according to a new report, you might have some cousins out here using the swimming pool for bathing rather than for say, SWIMMING. According to CBS News , a new survey found that more than half of U.S. adults use a swimming pool as a kind of communal bathtub, admitting to swimming as a substitute for showering or rinsing off after exercise. Folks do this even though two-thirds of the people surveyed say they know that swimming pool chemicals don’t eliminate the need to shower before swimming. “When dirt, sweat, personal care products, and other things on our bodies react with chlorine, there is less chlorine available to kill germs,” Dr. Chris Wiant, chair of the Water Quality & Health Council, said. “Rinsing off for just one minute removes most of the dirt, sweat, or anything else on your body.” The report was conducted online by Sachs Media Group and they surveyed 3,100 American adults. In their study, they also found that 40% of Americans admit to peeing in the pool as an adult. Again, EVEN THOUGH experts warn that when urine reacts with chlorine, it reduces the amount of the chemical available to kill germs. “The bottom line is: Don’t pee in the pool,” said Michele Hlavsa, chief of the CDC’s Healthy Swimming program. Yes, grown adults need to be told this. “Swimming is a great way to be physically active and not peeing in the pool is a key healthy swimming step,” added Hlavsa. If you thought washing and peeing were the only nasty a$$ things people did in the people, prepare yourself. The survey also showed that a quarter of Americans said they’d go in a swimming pool within one hour of having diarrhea and 48% said they never shower before taking a dip. The CDC advises that all swimmers keep out of the pool if they have diarrhea, since this can contaminate the pool with germs and feces, which can make other people sick. Health professionals also say everyone should rinse off before dipping in the pool. Again, you wouldn’t think grown adults wouldn’t have to be told this, but here we are.
Source: Dorothy Hong / Dorothy Hong Film director Chris Robinson got a pleasant surprise on a day leading up to Thanksgiving. Ms. Patti LaBelle hand delivered her famous “Patti Pie” to Chris and another talented singer accompanied the presentation. Watch Luke James serenade a crowd with Ms. LaBelle and it’ll give you all the chills for the holiday season.
Source: GMVozd / Getty Everyone has their favorite side dish. Whether it’s macaroni and cheese, candied yams, or greens, there’s one food item folks just can’t go without for a big meal. Well according to the state of California, they can’t live without salad — or at least, so says a survey that was held back in 2015. Salad wasn’t just the most consumed side dish in California, but the whole western hemisphere. You can check out the results for Cali and other states below. Here’s the most disproportionately consumed Thanksgiving side dish in each region: https://t.co/WDpqVXnoSY pic.twitter.com/j8GuNSxmjx — FiveThirtyEight (@FiveThirtyEight) November 22, 2017 Twitter definitely had some thoughts on the survey. Swipe through to read what people had to say.
Image via Hector Vivas/Getty Images 7.1 Earthquake In Mexico Leaves 42 Dead 32 years ago today, on September 19, 1985, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake shook Mexico and left 9,500 people dead. Today, on the somber anniversary of that disaster, Mexico shook again. According to NPR, Mexico City residents had literally JUST participated in a city-wide earthquake drill 2 hours before the ground rumbled angrily beneath them. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that the size of this quake as magnitude 7.1 and has left 42 dead in the state of Morelos at current count. #NMINFORMA | por sismo población sale corriendo a la vía pública para resguardar su vida. pic.twitter.com/HxrR3Y2wzN — NoventaMinutos.MX (@NMinutosMX) September 19, 2017 Sh!t was NOT a game. At all. Flip the page a few times to see first-hand footage of the destruction as it happened in real time!
Kylie Jenner Blamed For Teenagers Getting Plastic Surgery In a world of high-definition everything, the pressure is on for everyone to always look their best. For a celebrity, with cameras, both their own and that of the paparazzi, constantly on them, plastic surgery is often the answer — sometimes before the person is even old enough to vote. Via Fox News : For regular, non-famous people who don’t live in the public eye, Instagram can be stressful enough already. Not only do your friends’ lives seem more fun, but their skin looks smoother, their waists slimmer. According to The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 18,000 teens ages 13-19 got a form of Botox in 2013. There seems to be ever more pressure for young people to look perfect. Are our public standards of beauty so new? Getting nipped and tucked certainly isn’t. Younger women altering themselves isn’t exactly novel, either. What’s new, though, is how common it is. The 2014 Annual American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Survey blamed “the rise of the selfie,” and there may be something to that. We’re taking more pictures of ourselves and each other than ever before and our exhibitionist lives are leading to a pressure for beauty that is starting at an ever younger age. We use Photoshop, Instagram filters and other enhancements to project our best looks to the world. Plastic surgery doesn’t seem so crazy as the next step anymore. We’re perfecting our best angle in every picture we snap and changing ourselves to improve on it. One of the most visible examples of this is Kylie Jenner who, at the age of 16, went from an awkward but still very pretty teenager to an unrecognizable bombshell. Though she only admits to having her lips plumped, speculation is that her butt, breasts and nose have all been done as well. Kylie addressed her changed lips during an episode of her family’s hit show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” In it, she said she had always felt insecure about her looks and so she had fillers put in to boost her lips. Plastic surgery or nah?? But… Would you allow your teen to get plastic surgery???
Some of the 1,700 mourners who filled the auditorium at Stanford University exit after the funeral of David Goldberg finished on Tuesday. The popular and well-liked SurveyMonkey CEO died suddenly and tragically on Friday in Mexico. In a post uploaded to Facebook just hours after the emotional funeral for David Goldberg, 47, at Stanford University, Sandberg bared her soul and wrote she was #39;grateful for every minute#39; with her #39;best friend#39; and father of her two children. #39;I want
The Apple Watch is HERE! Okay, the Apple Watch is almost here. But Apple CEO Tim Cook took to the stage on Monday in San Francisco to unveil the final details regarding the much-hyped product that will be available to own on April 24. But interested users will be able to pre-order to Apple Watch on April 10 and try it on in stores on that date. The most basic version of the item (Apple Watch Sport) will retail at $349, while upgrading face sizes and material will cause the price to rise accordingly. For instance, a stainless steel version will cost $549, while the 18-karat gold Apple Watch Edition starts at $10,000. Seriously. As for why one would want to own the Apple Watch? Its main features will include… A built-in Activity app that depicts how many calories one has burned in a day; how much exercise one has undergone; and how much one has stood up. The Apple Watch will also summarize one’s workout week and offer tips for how to improve. User will be able take their finger and swipe up from the bottom of the watch face to check the weather, take a peek at one’s calendar and/or control one’s music. The Apple Watch will support third-party apps (yes, you’ll be able to summon an Uber car from your wrist). Siri will be in the house! Or inside the watch, as the case may be. Any notification you receive on your iPhone will be viewable on the Apple Watch, just a tap away. Apple Watch owners will have the option to communicate with one another by drawing on the device’s screen. These doodles will be animated, illustrating how they were drawn and then they will vanish from the display. Through a speaker and microphone, one will be able to answer a phone call via the watch. The battery will last for 18 hours. The Apple Watch is named after Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter, Apple. That last one is a joke. Will you be purchasing an Apple Watch?
On The Bachelor season finale, Chris Soules was forced to choose between Whitney Bischoff and Becca Tilley. To whom would he give his final rose? It all came down to this on The Bachelor Season 19 Episode 12, the unforgettable conclusion, followed of course by the After the Final Rose special. And unlike a year ago, the star did not leave Bachelor Nation disappointed. Well, he might have disappointed you with his choice, but at least he proposed, and seems to love her, and is not a total asshat like Juan Pablo. Yeah. The 33-year-old Chris had the bar set pretty low for him, didn’t he? Anyway, we came into tonight with just two women remaining on this “journey,” two beautiful and engaging young ladies yearning to be … well, engaged. Would it be Becca Tilley, the 25-year-old virgin from Louisiana, whose inexperience in relationships (and life) gave Chris and his family pause? Or would it be Whitney Bischoff, the 29-year-old fertility nurse from Chicago, whose eagerness to drop her career for a life in Iowa seemed too perfect? There was only one final rose? Did Chris propose? Are they still together? Well, let’s just say that The Bachelor spoilers were pretty spot on in 2015. The longtime speculation regarding the winner was accurate, just as the details regarding the majority of the season and how we got to this point. So who won and who lost out on a life in Arlington this evening? The Bachelor Couples: Are They Still Together? 1. Chris Soules and Whitney Bischoff View Photo Chris Soules and Whitney Bischoff just got engaged on The Bachelor season finale in March 2015. It seems like they are still together, as happy as ever and built to last … but stay tuned. 2. Ashley Hebert and JP Rosenbaum View Photo Ashley Hebert and JP Rosenbaum are married. He won her heart on The Bachelorette. 3. Brad Womack and Emily Maynard View Photo Brad Womack and Emily Maynard did not last. He chose no one on his first stint on The Bachelor, making in 0-for-2. 4. Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi View Video Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi got engaged on The Bachelor. They broke up in epic fashion and did not last long, to the surprise of no one. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici View Video Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici got engaged on The Bachelor in 2013. They are set to wed in early 2014. 6. Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried View Video Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried got engaged on The Bachelorette in 2013. They are still a thing! 7. Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney View Photo Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney got engaged, and married, and had a kid! After he dumped his final rose recipient Melissa Rycroft and chose Molly instead … close enough. 8. Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson View Video Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson got engaged on The Bachelor, and lasted for about a year. They broke up. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Travis Stork and Sarah Stone Travis Stork and Sarah Stone broke up before The Bachelor finale and After the Final Rose special even aired. Now that takes decidation to not making it work. 10. Emily Maynard and Jef Holm View Photo Emily Maynard and Jef Holm broke up really fast. She chose Jef with one F over Sean Lowe on The Bachelorette. Bad call. 11. Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez View Photo Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez dated for a long while. They didn’t last, however. 12. Charlie O’Connell and Sarah Brice Charlie O’Connell and Sarah Brice are obviously not still together. But they sure made a cute pairing on the early years of the ABC reality franchise. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 13. Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski View Photo Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski’s engagement was short-lived. She’s better off for it. 14. Jesse Csincsak and Deanna Pappas Jesse Csincsak and Deanna Pappas got engaged after The Bachelorette chose him over Jason Mesnick. Did not take. 15. Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter have been together so long, we forget that she was ever not Mrs. Ryan Sutter. They have been married for a decade and have two kids! 16. Matt Grant and Shayne Lamas View Photo These two lasted about four minutes. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 17. Juan Pablo and Nikki Ferrell View Photo Juan Pablo’s now-infamous non-proposal made him persona non grata for many fans, but he and winner Nikki Ferrell were together for a good six months before she finally got sick of his crap. 18. Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray View Photo Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray split up after just six months together. Amazingly, they appeared happily together and in love just days before they called it off. The End. Up Next: ” The Bachelor Couples: Are They Still Together? .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly… After lots of (probably fake) hemming and hawing, Chris did some Soules searching (sorry) and made the decision that will change his life forever: He proposed to Whitney Bischoff! And she said yes, people! OMG!!!! Both women met his family, Whitney got the ring and Becca was sent packing after Chris tried to get her to open up and say she was in love with him. Didn’t happen. Soules broke up with her with as much class as one can, then popped the question to Whitney. No last-minute drama or crazy development. Standard final rose ceremony dumping and proposal … at least for now. We were promised a big twist by host Chris Harrison on the After the Final Rose special, although Chris Harrison says that every single season. Becca handled the breakup as well as anyone could, and may or may not be a cyborg with zero human emotions. The jury is still out on that. Whitney and Chris then reunited on stage for the first time as a public couple, and seemed just as happy and in love as they were in his Iowa barn. Almost as happy as Chris’ mom and dad. Those two are so darn cute. So, THGers… hit the comments and vote in our survey below: Chris Soules and Whitney Bischoff: Will it last? OMG Yes! Of course! They are made for each other! Maybe. Not sure, but they’ve got a chance. No way! I just don’t see the connection. View Poll » Oh, and ABC named Kaitlyn Bristowe The Bachelorette , as we told you a week ago … but Britt Nilsson was ALSO named The Bachelorette! What?! Yes, for The First Time in Bachelor History, there will be a pair women in the starring role, with 25 eligible men competing for either … or both? It’s unclear. But this Double Trouble be interesting, for sure! Kaitlyn Bristowe: The Bachelorette 2015! 1. Hot Kaitlyn Bristowe Photo View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe will be The Bachelorette for 2015, and it’s not hard to see why she got so far on Chris Soules’ season, or picked for the starring role. 2. Kaitlyn View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe will be The Bachelorette for the show’s 11th season, premiering in the summer of 2015. She certainly looks, and acts, the part. 3. Kaitlyn Bristowe Drinking View Photo Expect a lot of this on The Bachelorette. We hope. If the producers know at all what they’re doing. 4. Kaitlyn The Bachelorette View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe will be The Bachelorette for the show’s 11th season. Come summer 2015, she will hand out the roses. And be hot. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Kaitlyn Bristowe Selfie View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe posts a selfie with an interesting filter and facial expression. 6. Bristowe, Kaitlyn View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe will be The Bachelorette for the Summer 2015 season. She sure is a good choice for it, don’t you agree? 7. Kaitlyn Bristowe Image View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe will be The Bachelorette for the show’s 11th season, beginning in May 2015. Chris Soules let this one get away! 8. Kaitlyn Bristowe Eyes View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe will be The Bachelorette for the show’s 2015 season. She has amazing eyes. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Kaitlyn on The Bachelor View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe will be The Bachelorette for the show’s 11th season. Here she is competing for Chris Soules’ heart on The Bachelor. 10. Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Eyes View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe’s eyes are a sight to behold. The Bachelorette star knows how to entice fans. 11. Kaitlyn Selfie View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe will be The Bachelorette for 2015. Here’s yet another cute photo of her. 12. The Buried Life View Photo Before Kaitlyn Bristowe met Chris Soules on The Bachelor, she was on a show called The Buried Life. For reals. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 13. Kaitlyn Bristowe on The Bachelor View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe on The Bachelor, meeting Chris Soules for the first time. She made it all the way to his final three. 14. Kaitlyn Bristowe Picture View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe on The Bachelor 2015. She will soon be The Bachelorette! 15. Kaitlyn Bristowe and Chris Soules View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe on The Bachelor, with Chris Soules on one of their exotic dates. 16. Kaitlyn and Chris Soules View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe and Chris Soules meet on The Bachelor. His loss is The Bachelorette viewers’ (and contestants’) gain! Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 17. You’ve Got a Sparkle! View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe and Chris Soules meet on The Bachelor. No YOU’VE got a sparkle, Kait … 18. Kaitlyn and Chris Get LOW View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe on The Bachelor, with Chris Soules after meeting him for the first time. Clearly they hit it off well. 19. Kaitlyn Bristowe Photo View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe is a contender on The Bachelor. Will she win Chris Soules’ heart? 20. Kaitlyn Bristowe on The Bachelor Pic View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe on The Bachelor, making one of her facial expressions and quotes that has fans so in love with her. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 21. Kaitlyn on The Bachelor 2015 View Photo Kaitlyn Bristowe on The Bachelor, making one of her hilarious facial expressions. The End. Up Next: ” Kaitlyn Bristowe: The Bachelorette 2015! .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…
Study Finds White People More In Support Of Voter Suppression Laws After Seeing Black People Vote via Kulture Kritic Researchers from the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication have released a new study suggesting that photographs of black Americans using voting machines affect white respondents’ support of voter-ID laws. According to the study (pdf), when white survey respondents saw an image of black Americans using ballot machines, they had stronger support for voter ID than those who did not see the image. Furthermore, seeing white Americans using ballot machines had no impact on respondents’ support of the controversial laws. “Our findings suggest that public opinion about voter-ID laws can be racialized by simply showing images of African-American people,” David C. Wilson, who helped supervise the nationwide study, said. For the survey, which was conducted online in 2012, respondents were divided into three groups, one of which saw an image of black voters, one that saw an image of white voters and one that saw no image at all. In the first group, which saw a picture of black voters, 73 percent of white respondents said that they favored voter-ID laws. This is in comparison with the white respondentsin the remaining two groups, who were 67 percent in favor. The 6-percentage-point difference is big enough to be statistically significant, researchers say. “Majorities in all three groups favored voter-ID laws, but the margin was wider when white respondents saw a black person using a voting machine,” Wilson said.
