Most people find it annoying to listen to someone else engaged in a cell phone conversation, and now there's a scientific explanation for it. Researchers at Cornell University say their study shows that it's more difficult to tune out half a conversation because our brains are trying to fill in the blanks for what we can't hear. The study also shows that the same distraction could be a problem for drivers if they have to listen to a passenger talking on a cell phone. Source Link
A new study adds scientific weight to what many parents already knew -- teenage boys can eat you out of house and home. The study showed that boys between the ages of 14 and 17 averaged 2,000 calories for lunch alone. That's a typical full day of calories for children. Teenage girls eat more in their younger adolescent years but not a much as boys do. While it's bad news for the grocery budget, the good news is that parents need not worry about the extra calories unless boys begin to gain weight. Source Link
A new luxury resort opening at Walt Disney World boasts private suites for lounging in air- conditioned comfort or relaxing outdoors, it's own water park and lots of activities. But it's strictly for the four-legged set. The new Best Friends Pet Care Resort will accommodate, dogs, cats and even pocket pets like guinea pigs and hamsters that can relax and be pampered while their human counterparts enjoy the Florida theme park. Source Link
