Have you ever lost something that had sentimental value?What would you be willing to give up to get that special something back? That’s exactly what a new survey by CarRentals.com wanted to find out. The survey asked respondents to reveal if they had ever left behind something of sentimental value in a rental car – and then asked those that had what they would be willing to do to get the item back.
- 32% of respondents said they’d give up social media for a year to get back the sentimental item.
- 23% would give up drinking for a year.
- 18% said they’d give eating out for a year.
- 16% would give up coffee for a year.
- 7% would give up a job promotion
- And 4% said they’d give up their significant other to get that special something back. (The Ladders)
Lovin’ Labs …The American Kennel Club has released its annual listing of America’s favorite dog breeds, and for the 28th year, the Labrador Retriever has been named America’s top dog. This unprecedented run for Labs is one that “no other breed has seen in the record books,” theAmerican Kennel Club said in a statement.
Here are the Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds in the U.S.:
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
- Beagle
- Poodle
- Rottweiler
- German Shorthaired Pointer
- Yorkshire Terrier
Plastic is not fantastic in Hawaii …Hawaii could be the first state in the nation to ban single-use plastic items in restaurants and bars. Two bills are currently making their way through the state legislature. One would outlaw the use of Styrofoam takeout containers. The other would go even further, banning plastic utensils, stirring sticks, straws and bottles. (Huffington Post)
September smarts …According to a new study, there is a clear correlation between the month you were born and how smart you are. Researchers found that students born in September are more likely to have higher grades than those born in any other month. Of course, the month of birth has nothing to do with brainpower. Instead, the school calendar is set up to give kids born around this time an advantage because they’re just a bit older than their peers, which helps them excel. (Travel + Leisure)
How long do you think it takes before couples have “the talk” about how to label their relationship?According to a new study, it takes, on average, six weeks for couples to have the “what are we?” talk and label the relationship.
Here are the Top 10 Signs it’s Time to Label the Relationship:
- You confide in them -- 46%
- You no longer go on dates with anyone else -- 46%
- You’ve told family about them -- 45%
- They’re all you think about -- 44%
- You’re constantly texting/talking -- 43%
- You start planning a future with them -- 42%
- You genuinely want to know how their day was -- 41%
- You’ve told friends about them -- 40%
- You’ve met their friends and vice versa -- 40%
- The idea of commitment no longer scares you -- 38% (SWNS Digital)