TODAY IS:
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International Beer Day
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Root Beer Float Day
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Wiggle Your Toes Day
Toymaker Mattel has introduced a new Barbie doll honoring one of the scientists who created the COVID-19 vaccine. Oxford professor Sarah Gilbert was the project leader for the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, and now she’s a Barbie doll. Gilbert says, “I am passionate about inspiring the next generation of girls into STEM careers and hope that children who see my Barbie will realize how vital careers in science are, to help the world around us.” (CBS News)
Going on vacation with someone you’re dating is a big relationship milestone. How long should you wait before you take your first vacation together? According to a YouGov poll, 21% think you should wait at least 4-6 months. 14% said 1-3 months is enough. 9% said 7-9 months, and 8% said you should be together 10-12 months. 7% said 1-2 years. And then there were the 3% who said a week of dating was enough time to go on a trip together.
The FAA is now asking airport Duty Free shops to keep an eye on how much booze they’re selling after a huge spike in unruly behavior on planes. Most airlines have seen a major jump in crazy drunks causing trouble with the crew and other passengers. Last week, an airline had to duct tape a dude to his chair after he wouldn’t stop getting ‘handsy’ with the flight attendants.
Last year’s lockdowns didn’t stop us from finding others to talk to on the internet. Tinder says 2020 was its busiest year ever. The dating app reports a record amount of activity on the platform last year, with 42 percent more matches per member. Tinder isn’t alone…Match, OkCupid and Plenty of Fish all saw way more digital discussions last year.
Pumpkin spice season is fast approaching … And, apparently, pumpkin spice ramen noodles are a thing. Cup Noodles, a staple of college dorm rooms, has a Pumpkin Spice Nissin Cup Noodles. (The Takeout)
