Sorry, Disney World, but travelers have named somewhere else the “Happiest Place on Earth.” A new study by BookRetreats (with help from a Harvard psychologist and happiness expert Dr. Natalie Dattilo-Ryan) looked at 47 travel destinations around the world based on five “feel-good” factors: amount of sunlight, sleep quality, healthy food options, green spaces, and exercise.

Based on the data, Lisbon, Portugal, has officially been crowned the world’s happiest travel destination. Lisbon came out on top thanks to its sunny weather, walkable streets, fresh and affordable food, green spaces, and overall vibe that encourages better sleep and more movement. Helsinki, Finland, was the second Happiest Place on Earth, followed by Orlando, Florida, in third. Athens, Greece, and Edinburgh, Scotland rounded out the top 5.

Friday Flashback - DIDN'T WE ALMOST HAVE IT ALL - WHITNEY HOUSTON 1987
HERE I GO AGAIN, I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU, I HEARD A RUMOUR

1987
The first “The Simpsons” cartoon short is shown on The Tracey Ullman Show during April.
The popular television sitcom, “Full House,” debuts on ABC
Baby "M" Case The First Case in an American court ruling on the validity of Surrogacy
Mathias Rust, a West German citizen, flew a small Cessna airplane into Moscow, landing in Red Square.
A cross-channel ferry capsizes outside the harbour off Zeebrugge, Belgium killing 193 passengers and crew
United States President Ronald Reagan delivered his famous speech at the Berlin Wall in West Berlin
Great Southern British Storm of 1987
The Disney corporation and France agree to create an amusement park.
Terry Waite, the special envoy of the Archbishop of Canterbury in Lebanon, is kidnapped in Beirut
US Stock Market Crashes on Monday, October 19th , 1987 with a 508 point drop or 22.6%
alking Alf, the Storytelling Alien
1987 Leather Multi-Position Lounger
Popular Films
Three Men and a Baby

Fatal Attraction

Beverly Hills Cop II

Good Morning, Vietnam

The Untouchables

Stakeout

Lethal Weapon

The Witches of Eastwick

The Last Emperor

Wall Street

Dirty Dancing

RoboCop

Moonstruck
Popular TV Programs
The Cosby Show

Magnum, P.I.

Dynasty

Falcon Crest

Hill Street Blues

Cagney and Lacey

Cheers

Fame

Family Ties

Remington Steele

The A-Team

Highway to Heaven

Murder, She Wrote

Growing Pains

Neighbours

The Twilight Zone

The phrase “sharing is caring” may be true for a lot of things, but there are some things you should keep to yourself, and we’re not talking about your deep, dark secrets. Doctors warn that some physical items can harbor disease-causing germs and passing them from person to person means spreading those germs back and forth.

“When it comes to personal items, the issue is that many of them act as vehicles for bacteria, viruses and fungi,” explains Dr. Adam Friedman, chair of dermatology at the George Washington School of Medicine. “Sharing personal care items may seem friendly and harmless, but many of these objects are essentially microbial Ubers delivering (pathogens) directly to new hosts.”

These are the personal care items you should never share, according to medical experts:

Lip balm - It can harbor bacteria and viruses from our lips, mouths and saliva and spread it directly onto another person’s mouth. Not only can lip balm transmit bacterial skin infections and respiratory viruses like the common cold and flu, there’s a risk of spreading herpes simplex virus (cold sores) even from someone who has no symptoms.
Razors - Dr. Bernard Camins, medical director for infection prevention at the Mount Sinai Health System, warns that it’s easy to nick the skin and that contaminated razors have been linked to bacterial skin infections, including MRSA. Dermatologist Dr. Jack Levy adds that sharing razors can lead to infected hair follicles, boils or even warts caused by HPV.
Deodorant - Unless it’s a spray, don’t share it because it’s used in the armpit, where there’s a lot of bacteria growth.
Nail clippers - It may not seem like a big deal to share, but they can transmit nail fungus and bacteria.
Eye makeup - Friedman points out sharing it can spread styes, pink eye and infections.
Hairbrushes and combs - They can hold bacteria, dandruff and other microorganisms from our scalps, and spread head lice and fungal scalp infections.
Skincare in jars - If you use your fingers to get it out of the jar, it’s better to not let other people dig in there and contaminate it with more germs and bacteria.
Toothbrushes - Friedman explains, “Toothbrushes are known to transfer bacteria linked to gum disease and even blood-borne viruses in some cases.”
Earbuds - Keep these to yourself because they don’t just transfer earwax and gunk, they can spread bacteria and yeast from the ear canal, which can lead to a painful ear infection.
Source: Today

Fortune magazine says Merriam-Webster recently added over 5,000 new words to its dictionary, including "dad bod" and "rizz." The updated 12th edition also features words like ...

"ghost kitchen"
"adulting"
“cold brew”
“farm-to-table”
“hard pass”
“cancel culture”
“beast mode”
“dashcam”
“doomscroll”
“WFH”
“dumbphone”
“side-eye”
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Newsweek magazine says a recent Amerisleep.com survey reveals that 37% of Americans now use their PTO (paid time off) to rest rather than travel. The study found that exhaustion is the primary reason for this trend. Higher earners are 26% more likely to use PTO for sleep. The average person needs two to three days to catch up to themselves
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Delish magazine says Chicago’s Sepia Bar is going viral for offering a Cheeseburger Martini. The drink has beef fat-washed pickled gin, dry vermouth, tomato water, a Cheddar cheese cube and a pickled cucumber. Each Cheeseburger Martini costs $23
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The Daily Mail says a Dubai coffee shop has set a new record for the world's most expensive coffee at $668 a cup. Served at Roasters in Downtown Dubai, the specialty coffee is made from Panama Esmeralda Geisha beans. The coffee has fruity and citrusy notes. The Guinness Book of World Records was on hand to verify the record.
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WDIV says props and puppets from Jim Henson's iconic Muppets career are being auctioned off for the first time. Over 400 items, including pieces from "Fraggle Rock" and "The Dark Crystal," will be available. A full-body puppet from "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" is valued at $15,000–$25,000. Online bidding starts on Oct. 22nd
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This weekend, a new sports bar is opening in Chicago that will exclusively stream women’s sports. Babes Sports Bar and will focus on programming from some of Chicago's top women's sports teams like the Sky, Fire, and even the Windy City Rollers, among other women's sports, across eight televisions. And since it's a bar, customers can also expect cocktails, wines, and craft beers – including a locally made hibiscus-infused pale ale.
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The Daily Mail says Vast plans to launch the world's first private space station next year. Haven-1 will have luxurious amenities like queen-size beds and a state-of-the-art gym. Unlike the International Space Station, Haven-1 will feature comfortable interiors to make life in orbit more pleasant. The new space station will be a significant upgrade for astronauts conducting research and tests in microgravity.
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It's not unusual for anyone shopping for a car to take a vehicle for a test drive before buying it. What about people shopping for a house? Why can't they "try before they buy?" Well, there have been examples lately of home buyers spending more and more time at properties they're interested in – especially for high-end mansions and estates. One example: A couple interested in a $60 million mansion in Newport Beach, California, stayed for two months (with staff and cars included) before deciding not to buy. The seller still made $500,000 from the arrangement, though – so not a bad deal for him. And while it might not be a widespread trend at this point, maybe it should be – especially considering it's often the biggest purchase a person will make in their lifetime.
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The NY Post says a Louisiana man, named James Ellingsworth, is going viral for eating the world’s smelliest food. Surstrômming is a fermented Baltic herring. It made James gag and smelled so bad he had to wash his utensils with bleach. James showered three times after his meal.
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Cameron Meade is a competitive eater who recently put Olive Garden’s “All You Can Eat Pasta” to the test. On TikTok, he issued a challenge to see if anyone could beat his downing of 22 bowls of pasta in just one hour. Meade’s pasta experience included a change-up of spaghetti with meat sauce, rigatoni with meat sauce, spaghetti with marinara, and Alfredo. Commenting on the TikTok video, Olive Garden’s account said, “This is us gasping.”
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Oddity Central says a German woman was recently caught transporting a pony in the back seat of her pink car. The woman is refusing to pay her $41 fine and is now facing a court proceeding. The Police found the pony sitting calmly with a bucket of feed. The woman believed it was safe.
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KSEE says the Fresno California police recently stopped a driver because they had Halloween decorations blocking their license plate. The officer was stunned when he saw a smiling skeleton in the passenger seat. The officer commended the driver for putting a seatbelt on the skeleton
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WTAP says a Mukilteo, Washington resident recently called 911 to report a suspicious coconut. It had a drilled hole and black powder. Police closed Lighthouse Park to investigate. They determined the coconut was not a threat.
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A man in China has gone viral on social media after he got his head stuck inside a traffic light. It sounds impossible to even imagine, but here's what happened. The man was riding an electric scooter and collided with a temporary traffic light. Somehow, his head got stuck inside the metal casing and was wedged so tightly that it took firefighters nearly 40 minutes to cut him free. Fortunately, although not for him, the bizarre scene was captured on camera and shared all over social media, including Reddit. The video shows him lying in the street with an illuminated traffic light stuck on his head. While his physical injuries may heal, the embarrassment won't any time soon.