Plastic fantastic … Every year the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons releases a report that identifies which countries are getting the most plastic surgery and what procedures are most popular. According to the 2016 report, the United States is the most plastic surgery obsessed country in the world! Here are the Top 5 countries most likely to go under the knife and the procedures most commonly performed there:
- USA: breast augmentation and liposuction
- Brazil: breast augmentation and liposuction
- Japan: Eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty
- Italy: breast augmentation and liposuction
- Mexico: liposuction and breast augmentation (Cosmo)
Give 'em credit … According to a new survey, one in four Millennials think that their credit card is a “status symbol.” Banks, of course, have noticed this and are marketing to Millennials with “status” cards like cards made of metal instead of plastic, card with minimalist designs, and cards with high annual fees and perks that make them feel they are part of an exclusive club. (Moneyish)
Yikes! A new study has found that in 30 years, the amount of plastic in landfills could weigh as much as 2,000 Egyptian Pyramids. Yep, plastic pyramids. Wonder if tourists will visit? (Market Watch)
Have you heard of coffee naps? It could change your life. A coffee nap is exactly what it sounds like: You drink a cup of coffee, then immediately take a nap. Yes, this sounds like opposite land, but here’s the deal: The caffeine in coffee doesn’t kick in for about 30 minutes, so if you nap right after you drink the coffee, the caffeine will kick in right when you wake up. Basically you get the benefits of a nap … and a jolt of caffeine. Win-win! (Health)
The three finalists have been announced for Lay's 2017 Do Us A Flavor competition: Everything Bagel, Crispy Tacos, and Fried Green Tomatoes. The three finalists will have their flavors voted on and the winner will walk away with one million bucks. Voting begins on July 24th and will end October 8th. You can vote at lays.com or on social media with the hashtag #SweepstakesEntry and your choice of #VoteEverythingBagel, #VoteFriedGreenTomato, or #VoteCrispyTaco. (Food Beast)
Mom smarts … Research has found that kids get their intelligence from their moms. The science: Genes that determine intelligence are found in the X chromosome. Because women carry two X chromosomes and men carry only one, children are twice as likely to get their intelligence from their mom. (Reader’s Digest)