A podcast called Sleep with Me is so boring it puts people to sleep. And that’s by design. Creator and host Drew Ackerman, who has suffered from insomnia for years, has apparently mastered the art of boring storytelling, and he shares his unique talent to help others get some shuteye. According to Ackermn, "It’s the podcast the sheep listen to when they get tired of counting themselves." (Indy 100)
Bride goals … A bride in Australia walked down the aisle … with a bouquet of doughnuts. 23-year-old Paige Kirk surprised all her bridesmaids by replacing their flowers with the edible arrangements. "Everyone thought it was hilarious, and the venue couldn't believe it," Paige said. "Brides should be a bit more relaxed and have fun!" (BBC)
The politics of dating … Here’s one more example of how polarized our politics have become. A survey found that 71% of Tinder users say political differences are a deal-breaker, 60% of people on Match.com say they’re not as open to dating someone of a different political party as they were just two years ago, and OkCupid research revealed a 30% increase in people choosing "same politics" over "good sex." (Cosmo)
September babies … Happy belated birthday to all of you born on September 9th. And we do mean ALL of you. According to a recent report that examined U.S. birth records from 1994-2014, the most common birthday shared by citizens is September 9th. An earlier study by Harvard found that the most popular date was actually September 16th based on birth records between 1973 and 1999. Basically, mid-September is a popular time for babies to be born, and that means that in mid-December, people get really frisky. Seems cold weather and holiday cheer are the perfect combi