December 15, 2014

If you’re scanning the ads online and in print looking for real deals on holiday gifts, you’re probably coming up short. A website that checks out those sales found less than one-percent of advertised holiday specials are real rock-bottom bargains. The biggest fib in many ads is the suggested list price that’s used to make a claim of big savings. Source Link

When it comes to germs, a trip to the public restroom is probably no worse than using the bathroom at home. A study found that the baddest bugs just don’t last very long on the cold, hard surfaces of a public restroom. Researchers still advise that you wash your hands after every visit to avoid bringing anything unwanted home with you. Source Link

Big sports, a deadly epidemic and a shocking celebrity death were among the most talked-about topics on Facebook this year. The social network says the World Cup, the Ebola outbreak and the suicide of actor-comedian Robin Williams fueled the most comments. The most talked-about movie of the year was the animated hit “Frozen.” Source Link