Weird New Year's Eve Drops From Around the Country
The Times Square ball isn't the only item dropping on New Year's Eve. Curiosity.com's Ashley Hamer joins us with the weirdest dropped items from around the country. From a giant piece of Styrofoam cheese to a massive olive, the items reflect the culture of their local communities.
Then, Hamer gives advice on how to successfully achieve our New Year's resolutions. She says studies show people are less likely to meet their goals if they share them with others. The editor and podcast host explains the science behind oversharing.
Finally, we get an update on the latest cure for the hiccups. She cites a study that attributes digital rectal massage to getting rid of the hiccups. She also explains why the phenomenon has confused scientists and medical professionals for so long.
Cheddar News spoke with Big Apple Circus CEO Marty LaSalle who began as a juggler in the ring with the circus and discussed its operations, collaborations and its legacy. Cheddar News also got a chance to see juggler Noel Aguilar in action and discuss what's it like performing on the big stage.
When police responded to an alarm call at a TJ Maxx in Rockland, Maine on Thanksgiving Day last week, they weren't sure what exactly they would find. The alarm hadn't been tripped by a burglar but instead, it was a different kind of break-in -- a white-tailed deer.
