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.
Hollywood's writers strike was declared over after nearly five months Tuesday night when board members from their union approved a contract agreement with studios, bringing the industry at least partly back from a historic halt in production.
Social media users take note: You won't be able to snap that fall foliage selfie at a popular Vermont spot. The town has temporarily closed the road to nonresidents due to overcrowding and “poorly behaved tourists.”
Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular “NCIS” 40 years later, has died.
