Record-high steak prices have forced savvy Big Apple restaurants to serve cheaper options — like steak fries — to lure cash-conscious consumers who still crave a red meat fix, Side Dish has learned. The popular French-inspired fare, usually made with a less expensive cut of steak such as hanger or sirloin, has appeared alongside pricier …
“This can’t be what I think it is?”
They should have bagged these body bags. Parents in the UK were “shocked” after an indoor children’s play center put up Halloween decorations that resembled life-size body bags. “When I saw them I did a double take – surely it can’t be what I think?” one of the mothers, who chose to remain anonymous, told …
Poor sleep in your 40s may accelerate brain aging: new study
What a nightmare! Poor sleep in your 40s can age your brain faster – and you may feel the effects in your late 50s, a new study finds. “Our findings highlight the importance of addressing sleep problems earlier in life to maintain brain health, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, exercising, avoiding caffeine and alcohol …
A group of people named Ryan save baby Ryan’s life after fundraising in less than an hour
They knew it was the Ry-gh thing to do. A famously exclusive society for people named Ryan sprang into action after learning that a baby with the same name needed money for a life-changing operation. In just under an hour, the nationwide viral group Ryan Meetup — which made a big regional splash in Brooklyn …
Friends’ gross Thanksgiving meal that ‘tastes like feet’ is getting a HelloFresh mix
HelloFresh is bringing a new meaning to “friend giving.” The meal kit company is bringing the iconic Thanksgiving sitcom episode to life for the holiday as it honors Friends’ 30th anniversary. In a throwback to the beloved series’ Season 6 Episode 9, titled “The One Where Ross Got High,” the limited-edition meal kit will allow …
What are “boo baskets”? Expensive new Halloween trend puts money on cash-strapped parents
Boo baskets are a treat for kids — but they’re a trick for parents. Exhausted moms and dads are hitting on a new Halloween trend that requires them to gift their offspring a basket full of the spooky season’s goodies. While the concept of a “boo basket” started a few years ago, it has now …
Ozempic may lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease: new study
Type 2 diabetics may have a chance to significantly lower their risk of Alzheimer’s disease if they take Ozempic instead of other diabetes medications, a new study finds. Semaglutide – the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy – is part of a class of drugs that mimic the body’s natural GLP-1 hormone, making users feel …
Man with facial disfigurement asked to leave restaurant for ‘scaring customers’
A man with a facial disfigurement has spoken of his frustration at being asked to leave a restaurant – as he was “frightening customers”. Oliver Bromley, 42, was being treated at King’s College Hospital in Camberwell, south-east London, and had decided to have lunch at a local restaurant. But after trying to order food, Bromley …
This $1 canned drink opened a museum on iced tea: ‘AriZonaLand’
It’s only $1, but crazy fans think AriZona Iced Tea tastes like a million bucks. The vibrantly colorful canned drink from the New York-based company was famously priced at just 99 cents, but has become a bona fide pop culture phenomenon over the years. Crazy fans have tattooed the infamous cherry blossom tree, collected hundreds …
Half of parents think AI will keep their kids busy, destroy their creativity
According to a recent study, parents prioritize storytelling and creative activities with their children to prepare them for the future. The survey of 2,000 parents of a Gen Alpha child examined early childhood development and how it is influenced by playtime and creative storytelling. Along with this, it also looked at how parents believe artificial …