Category: Berry Interesting

Life advice you didn’t ask for, trends you’ll forget by next week, and feel-good fluff designed to help you stop doomscrolling, at least for five seconds.

Gen Z Thinks You’re “Old” at 35

If you’re over 35, brace yourself: Gen Z might already consider you a dinosaur.

A new survey tackled the age-old question… literally… of when someone officially becomes “old.” The answer? It depends entirely on who you ask. For Gen Z, the cutoff comes alarmingly early: 22% of them say “old” starts at 35. That even includes a bold 3% who think you’re washed up at 27. Yes, 27.

Gen Z, born between the mid-to-late ’90s and early 2010s, is just now rounding the bend into adulthood. The oldest are only around 28, so it’s possible this opinion is less about wisdom and more about the shock of finding their first gray hair. Millennials, on the other hand… many of whom are in their 30s and 40s… are far more forgiving: just 15% believe 35 counts as “old.”

The survey didn’t ask Gen X or Boomers, but it’s safe to assume none of them would be caught calling 35 “elderly”… at least not with a straight face.

The survey also uncovered some deeper anxieties about aging among young adults:

  • Fear of decline: 51% of Gen Z and 62% of Millennials say their top age-related worry is declining health.
  • Second-biggest fear? Gen Z is haunted by the idea of not achieving enough. Millennials, meanwhile, are stressed about financial insecurity.
  • Judgy vibes: Nearly half of Gen Z disapprove of people who still party in their 30s, while 49% of Millennials look sideways at 30-somethings who live with their parents.
  • Peaked too soon? Around 30% of both groups feel like their best years are already behind them… though 73% say they’re still hopeful that the future holds better days.

The fame game also looms large: 63% of Gen Z and half of Millennials admit to comparing their lives to celebrities. And while nearly 4 in 10 Gen Z’ers have already let go of the dream of becoming famous, a third of Millennials say they think it’s too late to change careers.

Also: 9% of Gen Z think people stop having sex at 40. (Spoiler alert: they don’t.)

So, what age is “old”? Apparently, it’s not a number… it’s a vibe. And depending on your generation, that vibe kicks in anywhere from 27 to never.

Half of America Would Leave Their Partner for $1 Million?

In a new poll that’s both fascinating and slightly terrifying, 43% of Americans say they’d be willing to call it quits with their current partner in exchange for $1 million.

So, not marrying into money… we’re talking cold, hard cash to walk out of a relationship.

The survey, conducted by StudyFinds, seems to confirm what your inner cynic already suspected: love is priceless… but apparently it can be negotiated.

And that’s just the beginning. The study dove deep into the kinds of moral gymnastics people would do for a serious payday, and the results are pretty eye-opening (and in some cases, jaw-dropping).

For starters, 40% of respondents said they’d accept a cool $33 million, even if it meant financially destroying someone else. Another 46% said they might consider it… depending on who got torched in the process. (So… sorry, Dave from accounting?)

The poll also revealed that for the right amount of money, Americans are surprisingly open to all sorts of things:

  • 46% would compete in a real-life “Squid Game” for a chance at $33 million, despite the fictional game’s infamous 99.8% fatality rate.
  • 41% would give up sex entirely for $1 million.
  • 59% would ditch all tech and live off the grid for that same amount.
  • 15% would even frame a friend for a crime they didn’t commit. Which is, dark.

And the line in the sand? Social media, of all things. Because 21% of people said they’d actually turn down $1 million if it meant losing access to TikTok or Facebook. (Let that one marinate.)

Some other deal-breakers:

  • 54% said “no thanks” if their parents had control of the money.
  • 38% would hesitate if accepting the cash meant an enemy would also benefit.

The results paint a picture of a nation torn between capitalism and conscience. Maybe inflation is messing with our priorities. Maybe it’s just good old-fashioned human nature. Either

15 Seconds of Kiss Cam, 15 Months of Internet Gold

The internet has caught fire after witnessing Chris Martin publicly out a pair of adulterers. Who knew it wouldn’t be safe to cuddle at a Coldplay concert?

Here are the best reactions so far (in no particular order):

@instaagraace

trouble in paradise?? 👀 #coldplay #boston #coldplayconcert #kisscam #fyp

♬ original sound – grace

The Philly Phanatic

More Baseball Fun

Morgan Wallen Threw a Barb

@tcmyth

@morganwallen is truly just one of the boys 😆🤟🏻 #morganwallen #glendaleaz #concerts #morganwallentiktok #fyp

♬ original sound – TIMESHΛ

Luke Bryan Also Wanted in on the Action

@nataliejeffries2

#lukebryan #cheater #ceo

♬ original sound – nataliejeffries2

Sportscenter Couldn’t Help Themselves

@thekimchipapi

We can explain @Randy Scott #coldplay #coldplayconcert #coldplaygate

♬ original sound – Gary Striewski

Here’s What Ron Burgundy Thinks

And we’ve saved the best for last. Someone coded a game you can play in your browser where you’re the camera operator. Your job is to scan the crowd looking for the CEO holding the HR lady. It’s called Coldplay Canoodlers.

10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: July 20-26

All-day McMuffins, celebrity splits, and Justin Bieber vs. Stephen Baldwin. Here are 10 things that were in the news 10 years ago this week.

McDonald’s started testing all-day breakfast

“The Wall Street Journal” got ahold of an internal memo that said all-day breakfast could launch nationwide within three months. It did, and customers were stoked they could get a McMuffin any time they wanted, but it was a huge strain on business. McDonald’s used the pandemic as an excuse to nix all-day breakfast less than five years later in 2020.

Justin Bieber was dating “Stephen Baldwin’s daughter”

Hailey Bieber’s career was still taking off, and most people knew her as Stephen Baldwin’s daughter at that point. “The National Enquirer” reported that Stephen was none too pleased when he saw a hickey on Hailey’s neck, and that he planned to “straighten [Justin] out” the next time he saw him. Justin and Hailey wed three years later in 2018.

Bobbi Kristina Brown died at age 22

She’d been in a coma for six months after she was found unconscious in a bathtub. The circumstances were eerily similar to how her mom Whitney Houston died three years earlier in 2012.

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert got divorced

TMZ broke the news on July 20, 2015 and said it was already a done deal. They’d filed two weeks earlier and had a prenup, so it was a quickie divorce. They released a joint statement saying, “This is not the future we envisioned, and it is with heavy hearts that we move forward separately.” Miranda remarried in 2019. Blake married Gwen Stefani in 2021.

Hulk Hogan got fired by the WWE for using the N-word

He was in the middle of suing Gawker for posting his sex tape in 2012 when the transcript from a separate video leaked. It showed him using the N-word multiple times while talking about his daughter’s former boyfriend. The WWE canned him and removed him from their Hall of Fame, but reinstated him in 2018. Gawker ended up paying him $31 million for the leaked sex tape.

Corey Feldman’s band bombed at a Minor League Baseball game

The State College Spikes were a minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals at the time. The performance by Corey & the Angels was so bad, the team’s G.M. issued a public apology, calling it “far below expectations” and “not the type of entertainment we stand for, or stand by.” It wasn’t even an on-field performance – they set up in the middle of a walkway next to a salsa stand.

A guy went viral for eating Chipotle 100 days in a row

Mark Rantal of Colorado Springs didn’t even branch out and explore the menu. He ordered the same thing every time: a burrito bowl with white rice, pinto beans, fajitas, sofritas, corn, cheese, lettuce, and two types of salsa. The stunt made headlines, but it turned out a different guy in L.A. was already on Day 153 of a separate Chipotle binge.

“Space Jam 2” rumors were circulating

Die-hard fans of the original were excited (and nervous) when LeBron James was linked to the project. The cinematic masterpiece finally came out in 2021 and wasn’t a complete flop, but didn’t do great either. The budget was $150 million, and it grossed $164 million worldwide.

Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj had beef, then didn’t

Nicki complained online after her video for “Anaconda” didn’t get a VMA nod for Video of the Year. She seemed to suggest you had to be a skinny white chick to get nominated, so Taylor – who was nominated and won for “Bad Blood” – took offense. But then they swapped compliments, and everything was fine. They ended up performing together at the show.

Fart-blocking blue jeans made their debut

A British company called Shreddies was already selling flatulence-neutralizing underwear and announced they were branching out to sell fart-blocking jeans and pajama bottoms too. A decade later, they’re still around. They’ve since added fart-proof sheets, chair cushions, and fanny packs to their product line.

Study Finds Some of Us Want a Mean Boss—Here’s Why

Ever had a boss who seems to think “management” means yelling louder than everyone else? Turns out, not everyone hates that.

A new study out of Columbia University suggests a surprising twist in workplace culture: a lot of people actually respect—and even prefer—mean bosses.

It all depends on how you see the world.

Some people think mean bosses are needed in order to get sh*t done.

The study – titled “Savvy or Savage? How Worldviews Shape Appraisals of Antagonistic Leaders“ – found there are two camps.

If you believe life is mostly caring and collaborative – or that everyone’s pitching in and doing their best – then an aggressive manager might feel toxic and ineffective.

But if you think it’s a “dog‑eat‑dog world,” you might see that same boss as a strong leader who keeps people motivated and gets results.

Those who see the social world as a competitive jungle tend to attach greater value to antagonism, responding with heightened tolerance or even appreciation for leaders who show it. Those who see the world as collaborative and caring, on the other hand, may often view antagonistic leaders as “hopelessly misguided and ineffective.”

Workplace culture isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all.

According to the study, people in the “caring” camp tend to think harsh leadership is a sign you don’t know how to handle people. But those in the “dog‑eat‑dog” camp? They’re more likely to admire someone who’s fiery, even if it means they (or their coworkers) get yelled at sometimes.

The study was sparked by a real‑life viral story.

Remember the Olive Garden manager in Kansas in 2022? The one who sent a memo to staff saying, “If you call off, you might as well go out and look for another job.”

The line that really got people was, “If your dog died, you need to bring him in and prove it.” 👀

The manager got fired, but plenty of people online defended the tough‑love approach, blaming “lazy employees” instead.

Is a drill sergeant approach really necessary?

Again, it depends on how you view the world, whether you think people need a drill sergeant to stay motivated – and also, whether you think your colleagues are a bunch of lazy bastards or not.

What the study definitely shows is we all have wildly different ideas on what good, effective management looks like – what feels like abuse to one person might feel like strong leadership to another.

Do you work better under a boss who barks orders, or one who hugs it out?

Are the Drivers in Your City Really Dangerous or Just a Little Dangerous?

Let’s say you’re on the road, minding your own business, and someone cuts you off doing 80 in a school zone with a turn signal that last blinked in 2013. Ever wonder if that kind of chaos is normal where you live?

Thanks to Allstate’s latest America’s Best Drivers Report, now we know exactly which U.S. cities are crushing it behind the wheel… and which ones should probably be forced to take the bus.

The 10 Safest Driving Cities in America

These cities are full of people who apparently read the manual, use turn signals, and maybe even wave politely when you let them merge (unverified):

  1. Brownsville, TX
  2. Boise, ID
  3. Fort Collins, CO
  4. Cary, NC
  5. Laredo, TX
  6. Olathe, KS
  7. Scottsdale, AZ
  8. Port St. Lucie, FL
  9. Madison, WI
  10. Eugene, OR

Congrats to Brownsville for taking the top spot with an average of 14.2 years between accidents. At that rate, your car might age out of the warranty before you hit anything. (And yeah, that’s collisions PER DRIVER, not overall. Although, who knows how many people live in Brownsville.)

And Now… the 10 Riskiest Driving Cities in the U.S.

If you live in one of these, maybe just get the full insurance coverage. And possibly a helmet.

  1. Boston, MA
  2. Washington, DC
  3. Baltimore, MD
  4. Worcester, MA
  5. Springfield, MA
  6. Glendale, CA
  7. Los Angeles, CA
  8. Oakland, CA
  9. Providence, RI
  10. Philadelphia, PA

Boston remains undefeated in vehicular chaos. On average, a Boston driver crashes every 3.07 years… which explains a lot if you’ve ever tried crossing Boylston Street with your life flashing before your eyes.

What the Data Actually Shows

  • East Coast, Least Safe: Seven of the 10 riskiest cities are on the East Coast. We assume it’s the traffic. Or the rage. Or both.
  • West Coast, Still Sketchy: California cities like L.A., Glendale, and Oakland aren’t exactly coasting either.
  • Texas = Road Safety Royalty: Four Texas cities made the top 20 safest list, and Brownsville took the crown. Everything’s bigger in Texas… including the respect for stop signs?
  • Pacific Northwest Redemption Arc: Cities like Bellevue, WA, and Portland, OR improved dramatically. Bellevue jumped 133 spots to become the most improved city since 2015.
  • Midwest Mayhem: St. Louis drivers fell harder than a dad on a hoverboard, dropping 90 spots to land at #175. Des Moines, Kansas City, and Omaha also took major hits in the rankings.

The Gap Is Growing

Overall, crash rates are slightly down nationwide, but the safe cities are getting safer, while the dangerous ones… yeah, not great. In fact, several of the worst-off cities saw crashes spike over 25% since 2015.

Want to see where your city landed?

The full 200-city list is available in the full report. But if you’re in Boston, you probably already knew.

Stay Cool This Summer… By Smearing Yogurt on Your Windows

If your air conditioning bill is higher than your self-esteem right now, science has a deliciously bizarre solution: slather yogurt on your windows.

Yep, yogurt. As in, the stuff you eat for breakfast while convincing yourself it’s healthier than ice cream. According to a researcher in the U.K., coating your windows in plain Greek yogurt can cool your home by more than six degrees Fahrenheit. Not by eating it… by literally painting it on your windows.

The idea is that yogurt forms a thin, white film that reflects sunlight and keeps your place from turning into a rotisserie chicken oven. Think of it as sunscreen for your house… if sunscreen smelled like dairy.

They used a basic supermarket-brand Greek yogurt with 10% fat. No word on whether it was organic. They did not use the fruit-on-the-bottom kind, because having peach chunks melting down your window is a level of chaos nobody needs.

Worried about the smell? Don’t be. Researchers say it only stinks for 30 seconds while drying. After that, it’s scent-free… unless you have a dog, in which case your windows are now snackable art.

Also surprising: it doesn’t attract bugs or pests. (Science didn’t explain why. We assume bugs have standards.) Supposedly, it’s also not messy, unless you’re the kind of person who can’t handle a spoon without it turning into a crime scene.

Best of all, you only need about a tablespoon per window. So you can cool your house and still have enough yogurt left for your sad desk lunch.

For anyone reading this and screaming “WHAT ARE WE DOING,” don’t worry… the same study also found that covering your windows with tinfoil works even better. Which is great if you want your neighbors to think you’re either growing something illegal or waiting for the mothership.

But if you’re into weird science, minimal effort, and smelling like a Mediterranean deli for a few seconds, give the yogurt hack a go. One brave soul online tried it on the inside of their office window and said it made a noticeable difference. And visually? It “just looked like white paint.” Cool and cultured.

Do You Really Need to Wait 30 Minutes After Eating Before Swimming?

For generations, parents have terrified kids with one of the most infamous childhood warnings: “Wait 30 minutes after you eat before swimming—or you’ll drown.” But it turns out, that age-old warning is nothing more than a soggy myth.

Yep, there’s no scientific reason to sit poolside in hunger-fueled purgatory. According to modern experts (and common sense), eating before swimming doesn’t actually increase your risk of drowning at all.

So Where Did This Myth Come From?

Blame the Boy Scouts. The first known mention popped up in the 1908 manual Scouting for Boys, written by scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell. He warned that swimming right after a meal could “double you up” with cramps and cause drowning—a theory that stuck like pool water in your ears.

Fast forward to today . . . Where one physician, named Dr. Matthew Badgett, who was also a competitive swimmer, recalled how he had to eat before early-morning swim practice or else he’d be “dragging.”

Myth Debunked

To drive it home, the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council debunked the myth back in 2011. After reviewing the evidence, they concluded that eating before swimming “is not a contributing risk for drowning” and should be dismissed as pure fiction.

They confirmed that again last year, too.

Ironically, the cramp warning flies in the face of everything parents encourage when it comes to other sports. Ever been told to eat before soccer practice or a big game to avoid fatigue and—yep—cramps? Exactly.

So go ahead and enjoy that hot dog before cannonballing into the deep end. Just maybe don’t eat nine hot dogs.

10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: July 13-19

The first Amazon Prime Day, butt covers for cats, and Tom Cruise is crazy. Here are 10 things that happened 10 years ago this week.

The first Amazon Prime Day was a huge flop – except it wasn’t

People complained the deals sucked, and #PrimeDayFail started trending. But behind the scenes, Amazon sold more products than they did on Black Friday. In the decade since, it’s become a massive sales event and helped Jeff Bezos accumulate enough cash to rent out a whole city for his (relatively cheap) $50 million Venetian wedding in June 2025.

Tom Cruise clung to the side of an airplane

The producers of “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” released behind-the-scenes footage of how they did the shot where he clings to the side of an Airbus A400M. Turned out they just strapped him to it and hoped he didn’t die. We knew he did his own stunts, but damn.

Marshawn Lynch’s socks doubled as food storage

The five-time NFL Pro Bowler was helping out at a free football clinic in his hometown of Oakland, CA when he tucked a few chicken wings in his sock to save for later. He ended up suffering a string of injuries that fall (as far as we know, unrelated to the wings) and missed half of the Seahawks’ 2015 season.

Boner-hiding boxers and butt covers for cats

A start-up called Bloxers claimed their special underwear with an inner layer of compression fabric could hide your accidentally engorged junk. Teenage boys rejoiced, but the company only raised $2,400 on Indiegogo.

Meanwhile, a company called Twinkle Tush went viral for selling jewels you could hang off your cat’s tail to hide its butthole. Cat owners loved the gag gift. Cats themselves were predictably nonplussed.

“Ant Man” was Marvel’s 12th movie to open at #1

But with an opening of just $57 million, critics wondered if it would make back its sizable $114 million budget. (It did and then some, grossing $519 million worldwide.) Amy Schumer and Judd Apatow’s “Trainwreck” had also just opened to rave reviews, and the first trailer for DC Comics’ “Suicide Squad” landed the same week after debuting at Comic-Con.

Donald Trump said John McCain wasn’t a war hero

At the Family Leadership Summit in Ames, Iowa, he said, “He’s not a war hero. He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.” Many experts predicted it would be the nail in the coffin of Trump’s campaign.

Barack Obama said Bill Cosby would keep his Presidential Medal of Freedom

Dozens of women had accused Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting them. Obama said there was no mechanism for revoking a Presidential Medal of Freedom (which the comic was awarded in 2002), but called the accusations against him “rape” if proven true. Cosby was found guilty in 2018, but his conviction was overturned in 2021.

50 Cent filed for bankruptcy five years after being worth $500 million

Fans wondered how anyone could blow through that much cash, and it turned out he didn’t. He was dealing with a lawsuit, and it was a strategic business move. He wasn’t really broke.

DMX got six months in jail for ducking child support

He’d been arrested a month earlier for owing $400,000 in unpaid child support. He spent another year behind bars in 2018-19 for tax fraud. Sadly, the rapper died in 2021 of a heart attack, reportedly caused by a drug overdose.

“Game of Thrones” was nominated for 24 Emmys

It went on to snag 12 of them – including Outstanding Drama Series – the most ever for one show in a single year, at the time. If you count miniseries, “John Adams” won 13 Emmys in 2008, but it matters not. “Shōgun” blew them both away with 18 wins in 2024.

Pack Your Bags—These Places Will Pay You to Move There

If you’re dreaming of a fresh start and a little extra cash in your pocket, some U.S. cities and states are literally paying people to move there. These “get-paid-to-relocate” programs are designed to attract remote workers. And yes, they’re real.

To qualify, you usually need to be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, working remotely for a company based outside the state you’re relocating to, and ready to move within a certain timeframe.

So where can you land cash just for packing up and heading out? Here are some of the most generous relocation incentives available right now:

1. West Virginia

West Virginia is rolling out the red carpet for remote workers with a $12,000 incentive. That includes an outdoor adventure package and access to a co-working space. The catch? You have to live in one of their select areas like Morgantown, Greenbrier Valley, or Greater Elkins. Not a bad trade if you like hiking and stunning mountain views.

2. Tulsa, Oklahoma

The “Tulsa Remote” program is offering $10,000 and a free co-working space membership—once you buy a qualifying home. Yes, they want commitment. Tulsa’s been doing this for a few years now, and it’s one of the most well-known programs in the U.S.

3. Topeka, Kansas

Topeka’s program gives you options: $10,000 to help cover rent during your first year, or up to $15,000 toward buying a home. This one’s all about making it easier to put down roots.

4. Baltimore, Maryland

Looking to be near the East Coast hustle but still score a deal? Baltimore offers up to $5,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance—but it’s a lottery. So you’ll need a little luck of the draw.

5. Ketchikan, Alaska

Remote work meets actual remote living. Ketchikan is dishing out $2,000 and three months of free internet. You might have to trade your sandals for snow boots, but you’ll get serious peace and quiet.

6. Newton, Iowa

Newton will give you $10,000—but only if you buy a house worth more than $240,000. So this one’s geared more toward folks already planning to make a major home investment.

Bottom line:

Each of these programs comes with its own fine print, deadlines, and eligibility quirks, so read carefully before you pack your bags. But if you’re remote, flexible, and open to adventure, there could be serious cash waiting for you, just for changing your address.

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