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.
A Colorado funeral home owner where 115 decaying bodies were found tried to conceal the improper storage of corpses and claimed he was doing taxidermy, according to a suspension letter sent to him by state regulators.
Air travel costs are up but there are ways to make the airport experience better and cheaper. Travel journalist Francesca Page joined Cheddar News to provide how to bring those costs down while traveling, especially ahead of the holiday season.
Senior dogs only have a 25% adoption rate, according to the ASPCA. Josey Miller of Best Friends Animal Society and seven-year-old Christine the Chihuahua joined Cheddar News to discuss the benefits of adopting older pets and to dismiss some myths about taking them home.
