The two-step test that accurately predicts longevity in women over 60

It combines strength training and aerobic exercise without being strenuous.

By Tod Perry

Nobody knows how many days they have on this earth, and, in a way, that makes every moment feel more valuable. Since we don’t know how much time we have, it’s best to cherish every moment on this beautiful planet with the people we love. It’s also a good idea to stay in shape so you can enjoy the greatest longevity possible.

An interesting new study from the University at Buffalo involving 5,000 women cannot tell you the exact number of days you have left. Still, it suggests that after the age of 60, it is relatively easy to determine whether you can look forward to a long life. The study found that a two-step test—in which participants first demonstrate handgrip strength and then complete five consecutive sit-to-stand chair lifts—is a good indicator of longevity.

Costco cashier shares exactly how much they get paid, and people are stunned

“No wonder Costco employees always seem happy to be there 😀.”

By Emily Shiffer

Costco has figured out how to do many things right. From offering killer bargains for shoppers to treating its employees well, it has become a highly sought-after place to work.

A big reason is that Costco is also known for paying its employees well. In 2025, the company announced a pay increase for its workers, something employees have recently confirmed. One role with particularly solid pay is that of cashiers.

On Reddit, Costco cashiers shared exactly how much they get paid—and it has people considering a career move to the big-box retailer.

You know they’re gonna be best friends for life.

Gen Z thinks capital letters are just ‘too intense.’ And a linguist agrees.

It’s not about being lazy.

By Emily Shiffer

Gen Z has developed many quirks that have come to define the generation. From “work minimalism” to “soft socializing” to their unique slang, they’re redefining their experience in the world.

They’ve also adopted their own views on grammar and punctuation. Many Gen Zers claim that using periods in texts is “aggressive.” The generation has also seemingly done away with capital letters, arguing that it “feels too intense.”

If you’ve ever texted with a Gen Zer, you may notice that they forgo capital letters and keep their typing all lowercase. But why?

A hundred years ago, everyone wore hats. In 1960, they suddenly stopped. Here’s why.

Old footage from the ’50s shows men, women, and children wearing hats everywhere they go.

By Tod Perry

It was everywhere. Men, women, and even children did it every time they left the house. If you see old newsreel footage of men in the office or on commuter trains from the advent of the motion picture camera to the early ‘60s, nearly everyone is wearing a hat. Hats were just as common for women in that era. For a woman to go out without a hat in the first half of the 20th century was akin to going out without clothes.

The funny thing is that everyone’s headgear is so similar in the old-timey footage that it makes previous generations look like big-time conformists. Then, in the early ‘60s, everything changed, and men and women started to go out in public with their hair exposed. Why did such a big aspect of fashion seem to change overnight?

Warmbru Curiosity investigated the question recently in a popular YouTube video. Warmbru’s channel is a lighthearted look at some of the more unusual people and events from our history and how they have influenced the world in which we live.