The Best of the Web This Week
From Battlefield to Zen Master
Meet Yoga Joes, the classic green army men who have traded in their guns for yoga mats. The brainchild of Brogamats, these figurines are posed in various yoga positions, bringing a touch of masculinity to the traditionally feminine-dominated yoga scene.
The Booty Revolution
It’s official: the booty is back! From music videos to Instagram, the fashion world, and even the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, female curves are taking center stage. Sir Mix-A-Lot was ahead of his time when he rapped about anacondas, but it’s taken two decades for the rest of the world to catch up.
Superhuman Speed
Imagine being able to run a 4-minute mile without breaking a sweat. Thanks to a revolutionary jetpack developed by scientists at Arizona State University, that’s now a possibility. This 11-pound contraption is worn like a backpack and provides an incredible propulsion force, allowing users to run faster while expending less energy.
When Do People Really Run?
We may talk about morning runs, but the data says otherwise. According to 177 million users of the RunKeeper app, most people hit the pavement during evening hours (5-8 p.m.). India is the exception, with a morning spike between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. due to cooler temperatures and fewer cars on the road.
A Sweet Celebration
Pop-Tarts, the beloved dessert-for-breakfast pastry, turns 50 this week! To mark the occasion, our friends at UpRoxx ranked the top 10 most delicious flavors. Brown Sugar Cinnamon and Cookies & Creme made the top five, but which flavor took the top spot?
Unraveling the Mystery of Weight Gain
We know that consuming more calories than we burn leads to weight gain, but what else is at play? A team of scientists is on a mission to uncover the truth about nutrition, questioning long-held beliefs about what we should and shouldn’t eat. Will their research finally provide concrete answers to the age-old question: is butter good for us?
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