A landmark 2006 study published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology found that “a majority of undergraduates admit to deliberately increasing the complexity of their vocabulary so as to give the impression of intelligence.” Of course for some, the habit carries on long after graduation. But to get to the bottom of whether complex words actually made people seem smarter, the study’s author, Daniel M. Oppenheimer, then a professor of applied psychology at Princeton University, designed a series of experiments....

READ THIS NEXT: USPS Is Suspending This Service, Effective Immediately. If you’ve been having issues getting your mail recently, you’re hardly alone. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported on July 14 that a number of residents in the Montana city had not received their mail in over a week. Bozeman resident Diane Heyden told the newspaper that she finally went to the post office and was 15th in line when she arrived....

READ THIS NEXT: USPS Will Make “More Aggressive” Changes to Your Mail, Postmaster General Says.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Americans are already aware of one change happening with their holiday mail, and it’s not a festive one. Back in August, the Postal Service announced that it had filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) about plans to temporarily hike prices for the 2022 holiday season. The PRC has since approved the rate adjustment—so starting Oct....

RELATED: USPS Is Getting Rid of This Service, Effective Immediately. The Postal Service is getting ready to introduce new fees next month. According to the agency, there are two types of additional shipping charges set to go into effect: Nonstandard Fees and Dimension Noncompliance Fee. The USPS first announced this in Nov. 2021, per Ecommerce Bytes. And while the postal agency was meant to start imposing these surcharges on shipments in January of this year, it delayed the rollout until April 3....

She continued: “We are quickly getting to a point where the only viable option to manage spread and deaths will be a complete shutdown. This might be our last chance for course correction. Contact tracing and testing alone will not control this outbreak.” RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb According to The New York Times, there are currently around 17,570 coronavirus cases in Utah, and that number has been steadily rising....

1 Coyote In the Bathroom ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Officer Will Luna from Riverside County Animal Services took a video of the coyote, which was huddled next to a toilet in a bathroom stall. “Alright, we’re at the school, they said there was a coyote in the bathroom,” Luna says, opening the stall door slowly. “Oh, that’s not a pup. That’s a full-grown coyote. Oh boy. He’s very scared.” Keep reading to learn more and see the video....

A new study out of Brazil published on Feb. 17 in the Journal of the American Medical Association has debunked the idea that vitamin D will make much of a difference for COVID patients. The researchers reviewed the cases of 240 hospitalized COVID patients who were not already receiving ventilation or ICU care. They were given either a single dose of vitamin D or a placebo between June 2 and Aug....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Walmart Employees. When a company’s as large as Walmart is, it’s bound to court controversy from time to time.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Back in June, Walmart was sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for alleged money transfer fraud, with the agency claiming that the retailer had “fleeced consumers out of hundreds of millions of dollars.” The company has also been hit with a number of lawsuits and charges over pricing fraud....

During the awards show, which aired on Dec. 6 on MTV, the women chatted about why their kiss was so monumental that people are still talking about it 20 years later. “I think the reason the kiss has resonated with people for so long is not just for the initial shock value, but because it was a catalyst for so many young people to help them realize certain aspects of their sexuality and help make people comfortable to be who they really are,” Blair explained sitting outside at a table with Gellar....

READ THIS NEXT: Jo-Ann Fabrics Is Closing Stores, Starting Jan. 22. Several closures are on the docket for furniture stores, including small businesses and regional chains. In October, Rotmans Furniture, a staple in Worcester, Massachusetts, announced that it is shutting down after 60 years in business. The store is set to close officially by early 2023, and CEO Steve Rotman is planning to license the locations to smaller retailers, Spectrum News 1 reported....

Whether you realize it or not, much of your life, dating included, revolves around eating. From choosing a restaurant to eat at to stocking the fridge with food to agreeing on takeout, what you eat can be a polarizing or uniting aspect of your relationship. According to the new survey of 2,000 Brits, 22 percent of women said they would only consider a future with someone who had a similar taste in food....

READ THIS NEXT: The Worst Tom Cruise Movie of All Time, According to Critics. In his interview with Piers Morgan (warning: there’s some strong language in the above clip), Rourke was asked what he thinks of Cruise’s movie Top Gun: Maverick making over $1 billion 36 years after the original Top Gun was released.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb “That doesn’t mean [expletive] to me,” the Angel Heart star replied. “The guy’s been doing the same effing part for 35 years....

What’s more, the man seems to be responsible for a string of road-rage attacks around Los Angeles, striking cars and hurling abuses at their drivers. Other affected drivers have taken video of the suspect, but police haven’t apprehended him yet. Read on to find out what happened in each of the incidents and why police say the suspect may be hard to catch despite the video evidence. 1 “What Should I Do?...

“Heart failure is a chronic, debilitating condition that occurs when the heart is not pumping enough blood for a body’s needs,” explains Alanna A. Morris, MD, an associate professor at the Emory University School of Medicine. “As of 2019, heart disease, which includes heart failure, was the number one cause of death in the U.S.,” she says. While certain dietary and lifestyle-related risk factors for heart disease are well known, studies have revealed a surprising factor that puts one group of people at a higher risk of dying from heart failure....

RELATED: The IRS Warns You Must Do This by April 18—And It’s Not This Year’s Taxes. Many people donate to charity as a humanitarian act aimed at bettering the lives of others. Whether you are donating to your local church or a larger nonprofit organization, it feels good to give back. Another added benefit comes in the form of a tax break, but there are certain rules taxpayers need to follow to avoid being audited....

Since it was revealed that the couple had won the honor, there has been a good deal of debate as to whether or not they deserve to be lumped into this year’s honorees, which also includes Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. One Royal Expert explains why they do not. Keep reading to learn more— and to explore the secrets of the Royal Family, don’t miss these Biggest Royal Romance Scandals of All Time....

You may be under the impression that you should get the COVID vaccine in your non-dominant arm because you’ll be using it less. But according to some experts, this is not the best course of action. In fact, Gail Trauco, RN, a registered oncology nurse and founder of Medical Bill 911, says your dominant arm may be the way to go. “Some experts recommend getting the vaccine in the dominant arm because of increased movement and increased blood flow,” she explains....

RELATED: These 11 States Are Seeing the Worst COVID Surges Right Now.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The revived rules, which went back into effect on July 18, stipulate that all people over the age of two must wear masks in public venues while indoors, including stores, gyms, theaters, offices, bars, and restaurants, The Los Angeles Times reports. The mandate also stipulates that while indoor dining at restaurants and cafes is still allowed, customers must wear their face coverings whenever they’re not eating or drinking....

Antibody testing determines whether or not an individual has antibodies—proteins produced by the body’s immune system in response to pathogens including viruses and bacteria—that may render them immune to those illnesses in the future. While antibody testing has been suggested as a possible means of reducing the spread of coronavirus, as those with antibodies are less likely to become re-infected and infect others, new guidance from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) states that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not currently permit employers to make antibody testing a requirement for employees....

On the first episode—which was released on Jan. 9 and is divided into two hour-long parts—Harrison talks about stepping down and how he felt amid the backlash against him, including why he thinks he “was being used.” Read on to see what the former reality host had to say. READ THIS NEXT: Tom Bergeron Just Revealed Why He Was Fired From Dancing With the Stars. In February 2021, Harrison was interviewed on Extra by former Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay....