March 29, 2011

While taking multivitamin may seem like a safe bet for a longer life, there’s still not much scientific evidence to back up that wishful thinking. A new study of 180,000 people shows that those who took multivitamins had the same rates of cancer and coronary disease as those who did not. Some estimates say Americans spend nearly $5 billion a year on multivitamins. Source Link

Girl Scouts are learning a new sales pitch for cookies - “Will that be cash or credit?” Some troops are using scanners that work with smart phones to allow buyers to pay for cookie purchases with credit or debit cards. The option can really pay off, as buyers often purchase more Girl Scout cookies when paying with plastic rather than using cash. Source Link

Looking for that lost remote control? Odds are, you’ll find it when you take a exploratory dive into the cushions of your couch. In a survey commissioned by remote control maker Logitech, people said their missing remote was found sandwiched in the sofa 49% of the time. Remotes went on the move too, and are found in the bathroom, the refrigerator, and even in the car. Source Link