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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: The Difference Between Men’s & Women’s Razors

Razors are used to cut things. But, when it comes to shaving razors, the industry tends to try & differentiate men’s razors from women’s. But, aside from their colors (usually pink or other pastels for ladies, and some mixture of blue, gray, and/or orange for guys), is there any real difference between men’s & women’s razors? Well, actually yes, there is. And it comes down to what they’re used on.

Ladies’ razors are designed to cover a lot of ground, shaving legs, armpits, and other sensitive areas. Since that’s a pretty decent amount of surface area, a ladies’ razor head is oftentimes bigger than that of a guy’s. Plus, it’s also usually rounded, which is supposed to make it easier to navigate around knee & ankle contours. A lot of times, the handle’s also rounded & has grooves that help you keep a solid grip throughout the shaving procedure. Ladies’ razors can also feature two lubricating strips, one at the top of the blades & the other at the bottom, which help to moisturize skin & prevent the inevitable nicks that can happen when shearing such a large area.

Guys’ razors, on the other hand, are primarily intended to shave necks & faces. And, despite what you may have heard, the blades on men’s razors aren’t really any sharper or of higher-quality than women’s. But, they are more closely packed together in the razor’s head. Because, as facial hair is pretty coarse, tighter blades usually means a closer & better shave. Plus, the smaller, squared head of a men’s razor enables you to be more precise about which areas you’re trying to shave.

Now, with that said, there are a ton of variations as far as razor designs go, which means they’re definitely not one-size-fits-all. So, if you’re a lady who feels the benefit of tightly packed blades outweighs the drawback of a smaller head when shaving your legs, then by all means, go with a men’s razor. It’ll probably cheaper, too, since that’s another verifiable difference (as unfair as that may be).

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5 Things to Know Before Your Vaccine

Some helpful things to keep in mind before your scheduled COVID-19 vaccine! You wanna make sure you are prepared so it is the most effective.

1. HYDRATE! You want to drink plenty of water before and after. Your hydration levels can impact how well the vaccine works in your body.

2. No pain relievers right before. There’s a small chance it could interfere with the immune response doctors want to see. But taking them afterwards for any possible symptoms is totally okay.

3. Don’t book a Flu vaccine or any others around the same time. There isn’t a ton of data on how other vaccines interact.  So just to be safe, wait two weeks before you get a flu shot.

4. Wait to exercise. I know, right? How often do you hear that? Most people should be fine to work out after their shot. But if you’re feeling groggy, don’t push yourself. Take a rest day or two.

5. Keep your vaccine card! Presenting it to certain businesses might score you some free stuff. Like a free doughnut from Krispy Kreme everyday the rest of year. Businesses like Staples will even laminate your card totally free.

WFRE PODCAST #7: Easter, Lady Jr, and Mars


Another Tuesday podcast! Patrick is way too into Eurovision, Gabby is all about old-school AIM life, and Laura wants to go to the moon. This week’s episode is out of this world!

Topics Links:

Laura-ism: “Small Balling.”

Gabby’s Event

Patrick’s Event (We left the blooper in!)

Featuring: Gabby (Weekdays 10a-3p), Laura (Weekdays 7p-Midnight), and Patrick Hanes (Midnight-5a).

 

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do Dogs Yawn?

Dogs yawn for so many more reasons than just being tired.

Yawning is, of course, one of the cutest things dog do, right up there with tilting their adorable heads at certain sounds & putting their sweet paws on you when they want your attention. But a big yawn from your dog doesn’t necessarily mean he’s ready to hit the hay. Because, while yawning is certainly a sign of drowsiness in humans, your pup’s yawn could actually indicate your fur-baby’s stress level.

Vets say that dogs sometimes yawn as a way to calm themselves down. So, the next time you see your dog is overly yawny, try to assess the situation they’re in. Is your dog frustrated by trying to learn a new trick? Or possibly anxious about a visitor in your home? They could also become overstimulated by the very things they enjoy, like playtime or the idea of a walk. Canine behaviorists do say, though, that a good yawn can help dogs moderate their mood.

Yawns can even be a way for your dog to communicate that he’s stressed. Say your dog is struggling with a game or a training session; a yawn may be how they tell you they need a break. In some circumstances, dogs may yawn as a way to diffuse conflict. Such as if your pet yawns in the presence of a new dog or a new person, that could be him saying that he’s not a threat.

Not every canine yawn is connected to unpleasant interactions or feelings, of course. Because dogs that yawn around bedtime or when waking up from a nap are probably just sleepy. An isolated yawn during the day is also nothing to worry about. But if you see your dog yawning multiple times in a short period, try to pay attention, since they might be trying to tell you something.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Say We Get “Cold Feet”?

No one likes cold feet. Especially a husband whose wife brings her ice-cold tootsies into a warm bed. But, what about figurative “cold feet”, like when someone in a business deal pulls out at the last minute? Or, what about the situation where we hear the phrase most often: wedding nuptials? Why is a groom or bride, who thinks twice about spending eternity with their future spouse, suddenly said to develop cold feet? Where did the phrase come from?

One theory is that “cold feet” came from World War I soldiers who developed frostbite on their toes & were no longer able to serve. Then, people who later were reluctant to serve in World War II were said to be “cold-footers”. But, the origin of “cold feet” actually came long before the wars, possibly centuries before.

An 1805 newspaper column, attributed to The Washington Post, depicted a poker game where the author said he planned to leave the game once he developed a case of “cold feet,” or a reluctance to continue losing money if things weren’t going his way. It wasn’t necessarily the first published use of the phrase, but it does seem likely that, by that time, “cold feet” was synonymous with games of chance. For instance, Seed Time & Harvest author Fritz Reuter used the phrase in his 1862 German-language novel to describe a card player who left a game after developing a case of “cold feet”.

Using “cold feet” to describe a cautious gambler could go all the way back to the 1605 play Volpone, where playwright Ben Jonson used the Italian proverb “cold on my feet” to refer to someone without enough money for adequate footwear. So, the “cold feet” of gamblers with dwindling funds eventually grew to describe anyone who metaphorically walks away from the table for anything.

Now, how “cold feet” expanded from just general anxiety to wedding worries isn’t all that clear. But, it could be because someone with cold feet considers love to be as much of a gamble as poker.

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Wake Up Crew- April 2, 2021

Favorite Easter Candy, How to eat a chocolate bunny the right way?!, Katie Maternity leave, Birthdays, Ridiculous news…and more!

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