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Research Says Our '5 Second Rule' is Off

Jen Austin — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:00:06 +0000

My co-workers here at the radio station are pretty good at obeying that unwritten "Five Second Rule."

You know, when you drop something on the floor, you have five seconds to pick it up and pop it in your mouth. After five seconds, apparently it becomes too dirty and germy for consumption.

Did you know this applies to countertops as well as the floor? Researchers say countertops, where we prepare food, are actually more germ-ridden than that dirty, icky floor. Oh dear, we're in big trouble.

Adult Children Living at Home Are Really Stressing Out Their Parents

Mike Adams — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:00:22 +0000

In today’s world of the super-expensive everything, more kids are making the decision to stay at home with their parents well into adulthood rather than get out on their own. However, while this idea might sound like an ingenious plan for a kid with a cold feet complex, oftentimes this decision comes with a little [...]

Looking for New Digs? Here Are the 10 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in America

Kathy Landin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:41 +0000

The housing market has been in a very well-publicized slump for several years now, but there are still some very high priced homes listed for sale. From penthouses and mansions to ranches and beach front properties, there is something for everyone, as long as you can dig deep enough in your wallet. Forbes put together [...]

Taylor Swift Buys Home For Parents

Lucky Larry — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:30:10 +0000

Taylor Swift seems to be a very sweet girl and very giving too! It's reported that she dropped $1.4 million for a new home for her parents.

The home is not all that new, it was built in the 1920's and was recently renovated. It's located in Nashville, TN and according to Us Weekly, it features 3 bedrooms, a blue stone terrace and a huge outdoor fireplace and is about 5,000 sq. ft.