This seems like a no-brainer ... but a new study reveals that kids from wealthier homes feel like they have more control over their lives. Growing up with this sense of control gives kids from high-income homes more confidence when it comes to academics, careers, and even their health. The research, from Portland State University, found that kids growing up in high-income homes benefited from parents who discussed school more often, had access to more books and other resources, got higher grades, were more likely to attend a private school, had friends who were academically oriented, and felt safer in school. (Portland State University)
Here's a sign that summer is coming – no matter what is going on outside … Target just announced that their brand-new California Roots Rose will be hitting shelves on April 8th. Even better news? It's $5 a bottle. (Pop Sugar)
What would you say is the perfect number of friends for a night out? According to a scientist, the answer is four. "A group of four is as many good friends as you can manage," says British anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar. He also says four is "also the limit for conversation group size as well as laughter group size." (Mel Magazine)
Foiled again …Tide pods, condom snorting challenge and now this ... A Japanese Twitter account published a photo of an incredibly shiny ball of aluminum foil. It's as smooth as an egg. The tweet claimed that people could make one for themselves by putting a ball of foil into the microwave for three minutes. This, of course, hasn’t ended well. C’mon people! If you put any metal in the microwave, it will create sparks and might start a fire. Your microwave will be destroyed and you could burn your house down. (Buzzfeed)
It doesn’t matter what platform: The "like" button is the greatest thing on social media. You want to end a conversation but you don’t want the other person to think you’re ignoring them, so you hit “like” and move on with your day. Imagine if you could do that in real life! You’re having a conversation with a co-worker, and you’re tired of it or have nothing else to day, so you just flash a thumbs-up and walk away.