The United States has been dealing with a monstrous heat wave, to the point where it’s even buckling roads in some places.
So what’s the perfect drink to battle the heat?
According to one doctor, the answer is . . . milk?
She says it’s 87% water, but takes longer to digest because of the sugar, protein, and fat, so it keeps you hydrated longer.
Plus, it has electrolytes to help your body hold onto that water.
If you’re a vegan or can’t drink regular milk, she says soy milk works, too.
Cheers!
Let's get on with the countdown.
Along with today's Mindbender you get these bonus stories:
Top honeymoon destinations
The brains of sports fans
Nightmares can kill you
But first, today's Mindbender:
In the last 50 years, the number of people who do this has dropped by 64%.
I'll have a clue coming up.
Top honeymoon destinations
Sure, a honeymoon to Paris sounds good to many people—but that danged budget raises its ugly head.
So what are the top destinations for newlyweds if they stay in the U.S.?
A report looked at multiple factors, including romantic lodging and affordability, and spit out a list of the 15 best cities for a domestic honeymoon.
At the top, they chose Miami, followed by Lake Tahoe and Orlando.
The cheapest city on the list is Provo, Utah. I know, Provo doesn’t immediately spring to mind when you think “romantic honeymoon”—but maybe it should.
Looking for ideas for your next romantic getaway? Find the story and full list here.
The brains of sports fans
You might’ve looked at that headline and muttered, “They have brains?”
Be nice.
A scientific study of die-hard hockey fans in Canada revealed that passionate sports fans process games differently than casual fans. The results probably apply to other sports, as well.
Brain scans showed activity in certain parts of the brain lit up in the die-hards.
Specifically, some people have a higher emotional involvement, while others are relatively indifferent. I think we all kind of assumed this, but still.
If you’re into nerdy stuff like this (like I am), you’ll find the story here.
Here's a clue for the Mindbender:
It's something you generally do at home in the bathroom—and it has nothing to do with tech.
Nightmares can kill you
I’ve read that nightmares are generally more common among kids than adults, mostly because the brains of adolescents are rapidly changing.
I even wrote a book for middle-grade kids called “My Favorite Nightmare” under the pen name Buster Blank.
But if you’re a grownup, here’s another reason to be afraid: A study found frequent nightmares can triple your chances of an early death.
Not only that, but the results show they age you faster. So before they kill you, they make you look like an old person.
Researchers say it’s because nightmares produce the same response we get when we’re stressed out. The bad dreams pump extra cortisol, a stress hormone, into your body, which is linked to cellular aging.
Read all about it here.
And now, the answer to today's Mindbender:
What are people not doing nearly as much as they used to?
Taking a bath.
People mostly take showers today. The whole notion of soaking in a hot bubble bath is slowly disappearing.
The rubber ducky industry is going to go bankrupt.
That'll do it for today's Mindbender. Thank you for being part of The Club.
Enjoy your day!
Dom
They say you've bottomed out when you can't remember the night before.