Jeremy Taylor
Political Extremists May Sound Mad, But They’re Actually Happier Than Moderates
While political extremists may froth at the mouth and march around in a huff, research suggests that they are actually happier than those who take more moderate political views.
Quidditch Olympics to Take Place Before London Games
One day Quidditch may be part of the Summer Olympics. But for now the sport J.K. Rowling invented in her ‘Harry Potter‘ books will settle on holding its latest tournament in close proximity to the Games of the XXX Olympiad, which will take place in London later this month.
Do You Drink to Unwind? — Survey of the Day
Alcohol is known to be a social lubricant. But many people also use booze to help them recover from too much action and interaction.
Man’s Best Friend May Also Be Children’s Best Friend Since Study Reveals Dogs Keep Babies Healthy
The positive effects dogs have on the mental well-being of their adult owners has been well-documented.
Now a new study suggests that the presence of our furry best friends also acts to keep babies healthier.
Hundreds of Students Defend Military Funeral Against the Westboro Baptist Church
When the Westboro Baptist Church announced their intention to target the funeral of Texas A&M alum Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale, his fellow Aggies didn’t take it sitting down.
In fact, with a little help of Facebook, more than 500 students at Texas A&M showed up at the burial in College Park, Texas.
What’s Your Favorite Pizza Topping? — Survey of the Day
What topping to get on a pizza has long been a subject of discussion among friends. And while Zagat’s first annual pizza survey isn’t necessarily going to solve that debate, it does give a breakdown of which toppings are most popular among the pizza consuming public.
Do You Check In with Your Office During Vacation? — Survey of the Day
Thanks to technology, a good chunk of the population can do their jobs at home if need be.
Likewise, when most workers go on vacation they are just a smartphone away from being back at the office — and thus not really on vacation.
Do You Agree with the Central Message of the Declaration of Independence? — Survey of the Day
The Fourth of July is about more than just fireworks and hot dogs.
Six-Year-Old Keeps Grandfather Alive After ATV Accident
An all-terrain vehicle ride near their cabin in rural Red Cliff, Canada became a nightmare for Walter Small and his grandson Bradley Reid when the rear tire got caught and the ATV flipped over.
Have You Been Cutting Down on Red Meat? — Survey of the Day
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, which means scores of people will fire up their grills and throw down a wide selection of meat.
Or does it?