It's time to turn the clocks back this weekend. According to a survey, 70% of us think changing the clocks twice a year is a waste of time. And some of the reasons we hate it so much are: It disrupts our sleep . . . it affects our mental health . . . and actually having to go around adjusting our clocks.
Campbell's Soup released its annual poll on the Thanksgiving sides we're looking forward to the most. Mashed potatoes are #1 again, followed by stuffing and mac-and-cheese.
Did you wear one of the most popular Halloween costumes of ALL TIME yesterday? A poll found the top costumes we wore as kids were cowboy or cowgirl . . . witch . . . prince or princess . . . ghost . . . and superhero.
A poll for World Savings Day found 56% of Americans consider themselves to be "spenders" . . . 34% are "savers" . . . and 10% are a mix of both. And spenders might actually be the HAPPIEST overall. At least for now.
Should we change Halloween, so it always falls on the last Saturday in October? It's become an annual debate, because it would make trick-or-treating easier on parents. But it would mean Halloween would be on the 28th this year . . . the 26th next year . . . and the 25th in 2025.
According to a study, the city that's the most "trick-or-treater-friendly" is: New York City. Jersey City is second, followed by Boston.
Be careful carving that pumpkin. 46% of all pumpkin-related knife injuries will happen this week.
CBS aired a graphic during yesterday's Chiefs game to show Travis Kelce's stats are better when Taylor Swift is in the house. He averages 99 yards a game when she's in the house, 46.5 when she's not.
Are adults losing interest in Halloween? In a new poll, 63% of American adults say they are NOT dressing up this year. And a whopping 88% of those 65 and older say they're not into it.
You don't have to feel guilty about hitting snooze anymore. A study found it might not actually be a bad thing.
Will you share a family recipe? A poll found 71% of Americans have at least one family recipe that was passed down to them. 27% also have an original recipe THEY plan to pass down.
It's National Pasta Day! A poll found 75% of us eat it at least once a week, including 5% who said every day. So what's your favorite pasta SHAPE? Spaghetti is #1 with 33% of the vote, followed by penne and macaroni.
A study found 14% of people worldwide are addicted to ultra-processed foods, like chips and ice cream. That's 1 in 7 people. And because they're everywhere, quitting can be just as hard as quitting smoking, or drugs.
It's Friday the 13th . . . here are some stats about this extra-spooky day: An estimated 17 to 21 million Americans have a fear of Friday the 13th . . . businesses can lose big bucks each time there's a Friday the 13th from people changing their plans or staying home . . . and the next Friday the 13th won't be until September of next year.
It's October, so this is appropriate: In a new survey, 42% of people have felt a paranormal presence in their home . . . and 16% actually think their home is haunted.
Taylor Swift has been voted the artist who has the most positive effect on mood and wellbeing. And being a Swiftie helps too, because there are mental health benefits to being part of a "dedicated fan base."
StudyFinds.com says Ken and Barbie is the best couples costume for 2023, followed by Mario and Luigi. A recent BuzzFeed poll found 78% of people agree Ken and Barbie is a good one.
After last week's emergency alert test, a poll asked people, "Do you think people should be able to 'opt out' of receiving emergency alerts?" 42% said YES. 38% said NO. And 21% weren't sure.
Tomorrow night's Powerball drawing is up to $1.4 BILLION. You're WAY more likely to get struck by lightning, attacked by a shark, or die in a plane crash than win the jackpot. But whoever wins will be able to afford private jets, Lamborghinis, and hundreds of thousands of Taylor Swift tickets.
A new poll asked people how often they watch TV while eating dinner at home, and 24% say they ALWAYS do. Another 28% say they usually do. Only 9% of people say they NEVER watch TV while having dinner.
Taco Bell brought back it's $10 "Taco Lover's" subscription for National Taco Day. It gets you one free taco a day for the next month, but you have to sign up today. They also announced they're finally adding actual breakfast tacos to their menu on October 12th, but just for a limited time.
84% of Americans admit to being petty sometimes, or holding a grudge over something small. The situations when we're most likely to act that way are in relationships . . . when we're driving . . . and when we're at work.
The caffeine in coffee wakes you up, but just the thought of it can GET you up. 81% of coffee drinkers say it helps motivate them to get out of bed in the morning.
Happy National Coffee Day! A bunch of national chains have deals. You can walk into Krispy Kreme and get a free medium cup, no purchase necessary. Dunkin' is doing a free medium cup with any purchase for rewards members. And Peet's Coffee is trying to poach customers by offering a free cup if you send them a screenshot from any competitor's loyalty app.
