TODAY’S TOPICS:
Seems like a no-brainer …but a new Australian study has found a link between the number of fast food restaurants in an area – and the number of people living in the area who have heart attacks.
The holidays are coming …and so is Coca-Cola Cinnamon. Yep, Coca-Cola Cinnamon will hit grocery shelves on September 30th. And the spicy soda doesn’t end there. Sprite –which is made by Coca-Cola – is offering Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry flavor, which will also be available nationwide on September 30th. (The Daily Meal)
Speaking of spice …Pumpkin Spice Spam is a thing. No joke. You can get it starting September 23rd -- but only online at Spam.com and Walmart.com. (The Daily Meal)
Does your dog like to travel? Does he need a job? Hotels.com has created the position of canine critic. This lucky dog (and his human, of course) will visit and rate 10 of the world’s most dog-friendly hotels. To enter, just take a photo of your travel-loving pup and post it to your Instagram. Then follow the @hotelsdotcom Instagram account, tag them in the photo, and use the hashtag #CanineCritic. The deadline is Sunday, August 25th. More details are available atHotels.com. (Bustle.com)
Love wine?You’re probably a woman – and have a college degree. According to a new Gallup poll, 45% of women said wine was their go-to adult beverage, compared to 15% of men. And 34% of those with a college degree prefer wine vs. 16% without a degree.
For men, beer was the preferred adult beverage. 55% of men said beer was their go-to booze, compared to 21% of women. And 47% of those without a college degree prefer beer compared to 39% with a college degree. (USA Today)