Which American accent do you consider the LEAST attractive? Sorry, Chicagoans. According to a new survey by YouGov, the Chicago accent is the least attractive accent in the country. The sexiest? That would go to Texas, y’all -- followed by New York, Boston, and the West Coast. (Big Think)
Scale shows your true colors … There’s new scale out there that doesn’t tell you how many pounds you weigh. Instead, it gives you weight-loss feedback with colors. The numbers-free Shapa scale analyzes the last three weeks of weigh-ins and just lets you know if you’re on track with your weight-loss goals -- flashing blue when you’re on track and dark gray when you’re not. The idea is to keep you stepping on a scale each day, without discouraging you with weight numbers that jump up and down. (The Takeout)
Millennial couples talk money … A new survey has found that Millennial couples do a better job of discussing their budgets and finances than other generations. 75 percent of Millennial couples discuss money on a weekly basis, compared to just 66 percent of Generation X couples and 44 percent of Baby Boomers. (CNBC)