Dumb Phone … The Light Phone 2, which people have dubbed the “Dumb Phone,” is a tiny, minimalist phone that can only do a few things: call, text, do simple directions, and set alarms. Yep, no apps. According to Light, the company behind the phone, the idea is to get people to put down their phones and actually engage with each other. They want people to leave their Smartphones at homes once in a while and "go light." (Business Insider)
Ready or not, bathing suit season is coming … and there is already a swimsuit causing a stir. Fashion company ASOS has rolled out a black-and-white, off-the-shoulder, studded neckline one-piece that is getting lots of attention … and it's not because lots of people want it. It’s because in the product description it explains that the swimsuit CAN'T be worn in water and needs to be dry-cleaned! Yep, you can sit pool-side and beachside … but don’t even think about getting this SWIM-suit wet. Naturally, social media is having some fun with this one. (Daily Mail)
The look of money … According to a new study, most people can tell if you're rich just by looking at your face. Researchers found that subjects were able to correctly guess if people were rich or poor 68 percent of the time, just from pictures of their faces. The researchers concluded that people with money tend to live happier, less stressful lives compared to those struggling to make ends meet. And so, there are subtle "emotion patterns" carved into faces, especially around the eyes and mouth. (CNBC)
Best states for working women … WalletHub just released its ranking of the best states in America for working women. They took into account such factors as median salary for working women, the unemployment rate, percentage of female-owned businesses, graduation rates, women's health, safety, and more..
Here are the Top 5:
- Minnesota
- Massachusetts
- Vermont
- North Dakota
- Wisconsin
And then there are the worst states for women in the workforce …
Here are the 5 worst:
- Louisiana
- Arkansas
- Mississippi
- Oklahoma
- Alabama
(Moneyish)