Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe from the sitcom Friends) published an academic paper in neurology the same year that Friends debuted on TV.
In 1958, Bank of America mass….
In 1958, Bank of America mass mailed 60,000 unsolicited credit cards, with a credit line of $500, to residents of Fresno, California. They chose Fresno so that if the plan failed, it wouldn’t get much media coverage. The program was wildly successful and marked the birth of Visa.
Silent film comedian Buster…
Silent film comedian Buster Keaton got his start in his father’s vaudeville act at the age of 3. His act would be to goad his father into throwing him across the stage, and he became so good at falling that he rarely got bruises. He was eventually billed as “The Little Boy Who Can’t Be […]
New York City is one of four major…
New York City is one of four major cities in the United States whose drinking water is pure enough not to require purification by water treatment plants. The city is supplied with drinking water by the protected Catskill Mountains watershed.
In the 1800’s, sewer-hunters scavenged…
In the 1800’s, sewer-hunters scavenged the London sewers for bones, fragments of rope, miscellaneous bits of metal, silver cutlery, and coins. Paradoxically, the men were strong, robust and even florid in complexion, often surprisingly long-lived–thanks to their strengthened immune systems.
Some marathon runners elect…
Some marathon runners elect to have their toenails permanently removed. Their level of running causes friction on the toes and results in toenails routinely becoming damaged and detached. To circumvent chronic nail wounds, some people just get rid of them entirely.
Volvo’s Latest Ad Campaign Has Got a Lot of People Talking
Volvo is the latest large company to jump on board the trend of progressive ad campaigns, the likes of which please many – while also riling up some in the process. Gillette’s recent campaigns discussing body positivity and toxic masculinity have received a decent amount of backlash, but clearly that’s not stopping other companies from testing the waters.
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Recently, Volvo stuck a toe in with the ad above, revealing their new parental leave policy. It features an illustration depicting same-sex parents…and some of Volvo’s fans on Facebook are less than thrilled.
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Volvo’s idea is simple:
“Being the human-centric and progressive company that we are, our EMEA team wondered: Can we extend those benefits to our employees outside Sweden? Turns out we can. To start with, we now introduce a paid, gender-neutral parental leave policy for all our sales company employees in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) offering parents a total of six months of leave with 80 percent pay.”
The head of the company’s HR department added that the initiative is “one of several activities with the aim to create an inclusive culture and attract and retain a diverse set of people. It improves life-work balance, boosts family time, and fits with a progressive, human-centric company like Volvo Cars.”
It’s worth noting that there were also plenty of people applauding the company’s forward thinking ad.
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Volvo explains they’re hoping to erase discrepancies between men and women across the board while boosting the labor market and career opportunities by “reducing career and pay gaps.”
Nice!
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Volvo’s Latest Ad Campaign Has Got a Lot of People Talking
Volvo is the latest large company to jump on board the trend of progressive ad campaigns, the likes of which please many – while also riling up some in the process. Gillette’s recent campaigns discussing body positivity and toxic masculinity have received a decent amount of backlash, but clearly that’s not stopping other companies from testing the waters.
Image Credit: Facebook
Recently, Volvo stuck a toe in with the ad above, revealing their new parental leave policy. It features an illustration depicting same-sex parents…and some of Volvo’s fans on Facebook are less than thrilled.
Image Credit: Facebook
Volvo’s idea is simple:
“Being the human-centric and progressive company that we are, our EMEA team wondered: Can we extend those benefits to our employees outside Sweden? Turns out we can. To start with, we now introduce a paid, gender-neutral parental leave policy for all our sales company employees in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) offering parents a total of six months of leave with 80 percent pay.”
The head of the company’s HR department added that the initiative is “one of several activities with the aim to create an inclusive culture and attract and retain a diverse set of people. It improves life-work balance, boosts family time, and fits with a progressive, human-centric company like Volvo Cars.”
It’s worth noting that there were also plenty of people applauding the company’s forward thinking ad.
Image Credit: Facebook
Volvo explains they’re hoping to erase discrepancies between men and women across the board while boosting the labor market and career opportunities by “reducing career and pay gaps.”
Nice!
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20 Tips to Help You Get Closer to Having Zero Waste
If you and your family are working toward a greener way of life, then chances are you’re looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint in your daily life. If you’re feeling green, here are 20 ways you can inch your household closer to zero waste.
#1. A compost bin on your countertop.
Image Credit: Amazon
You know you need to compost, but when you’re cleaning up in a hurry, you don’t want to make two trips – one to the trash and one to the compost bin/pile. This little bin is the answer to all of your concerned-but-lazy prayers!
#3. A solid reusable water bottle.
Image Credit: Amazon
This one even collapses so you can save on precious cabinet space.
#3. Re-chargeable batteries and a charger.
Image Credit: Amazon
Do you know how many batteries you toss in the trash? Don’t start counting; it’s just depressing.
#4. Ditch your dryer sheets.
Image Credit: Amazon
These dryer balls come infused with lovely scents, fluff your clothes, and erase static cling.
#5. If you love baking, silicon cupcake wrappers are a must.
Image Credit: Amazon
These are adorable, too – bonus.
#6. Toss your pads and tampons for good.
Image Credit: Thinx
Reusable period panties are all the rage for a great reason – they’re awesome.
#7. Glass storage and meal prep containers.
Image Credit: Amazon
You’ll literally keep them forever. As long as you don’t lose the lids.
#8. Toss your floss in favor of a Waterpik.
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Plus, you know. Actually start flossing!
#9. Ditch your bottles of body wash.
Image Credit: Amazon
Swap it for a rich lather bar soap, instead.
#10. Replace cling wrap with something washable/compostable.
Image Credit: Amazon
These beeswax wraps are a good option, but there are many reusable products on the market.
#11. Reusable shopping bags.
Image Credit: Amazon
A classic! You’ll love these so much there’s no way you’re going to forget them at home.
#12. Switch your plastic baggies out for reusable silicon baggies.
Bonus – you will feel so organized, too.
Image Credit: Amazon
#13. A washable puppy pee pad.
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No more tossing the ones they soil while you’re training them.
#14. A coffee cup you’ll love to reuse.
Image Credit: Amazon
This one comes with a cork “sleeve” to save your fingers, too.
#15. A reusable earwax kit.
Image Credit: Amazon
No more cotton swabs! (Be careful with these – they may be satisfying, but you really don’t want to damage your eardrum)
#16. A loofah that lasts.
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And doesn’t gather microbes like it’s its job.
#17. Stainless steel coffee pods.
Image Credit: Amazon
Stop feeling guilty about your Keurig today – just fill with ground coffee, and you’re golden!
#18. Ditch your parchment paper/foil.
Image Credit: Amazon
These silicone baking mats work even better.
#19. If you’ve got kids, these washable squeeze pouches are a must.
Image Credit: Amazon
We throw away so. many. pouches.
#20. Get rid of your single-use straws.
Image Credit: Amazon
Stainless steel, bamboo, or whatever – but make sure you’ve got good cleaning implements, too!
I know I’m going to give a few of these a try!
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20 Tips to Help You Get Closer to Having Zero Waste
If you and your family are working toward a greener way of life, then chances are you’re looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint in your daily life. If you’re feeling green, here are 20 ways you can inch your household closer to zero waste.
#1. A compost bin on your countertop.
Image Credit: Amazon
You know you need to compost, but when you’re cleaning up in a hurry, you don’t want to make two trips – one to the trash and one to the compost bin/pile. This little bin is the answer to all of your concerned-but-lazy prayers!
#3. A solid reusable water bottle.
Image Credit: Amazon
This one even collapses so you can save on precious cabinet space.
#3. Re-chargeable batteries and a charger.
Image Credit: Amazon
Do you know how many batteries you toss in the trash? Don’t start counting; it’s just depressing.
#4. Ditch your dryer sheets.
Image Credit: Amazon
These dryer balls come infused with lovely scents, fluff your clothes, and erase static cling.
#5. If you love baking, silicon cupcake wrappers are a must.
Image Credit: Amazon
These are adorable, too – bonus.
#6. Toss your pads and tampons for good.
Image Credit: Thinx
Reusable period panties are all the rage for a great reason – they’re awesome.
#7. Glass storage and meal prep containers.
Image Credit: Amazon
You’ll literally keep them forever. As long as you don’t lose the lids.
#8. Toss your floss in favor of a Waterpik.
Image Credit: Amazon
Plus, you know. Actually start flossing!
#9. Ditch your bottles of body wash.
Image Credit: Amazon
Swap it for a rich lather bar soap, instead.
#10. Replace cling wrap with something washable/compostable.
Image Credit: Amazon
These beeswax wraps are a good option, but there are many reusable products on the market.
#11. Reusable shopping bags.
Image Credit: Amazon
A classic! You’ll love these so much there’s no way you’re going to forget them at home.
#12. Switch your plastic baggies out for reusable silicon baggies.
Bonus – you will feel so organized, too.
Image Credit: Amazon
#13. A washable puppy pee pad.
Image Credit: Amazon
No more tossing the ones they soil while you’re training them.
#14. A coffee cup you’ll love to reuse.
Image Credit: Amazon
This one comes with a cork “sleeve” to save your fingers, too.
#15. A reusable earwax kit.
Image Credit: Amazon
No more cotton swabs! (Be careful with these – they may be satisfying, but you really don’t want to damage your eardrum)
#16. A loofah that lasts.
Image Credit: Amazon
And doesn’t gather microbes like it’s its job.
#17. Stainless steel coffee pods.
Image Credit: Amazon
Stop feeling guilty about your Keurig today – just fill with ground coffee, and you’re golden!
#18. Ditch your parchment paper/foil.
Image Credit: Amazon
These silicone baking mats work even better.
#19. If you’ve got kids, these washable squeeze pouches are a must.
Image Credit: Amazon
We throw away so. many. pouches.
#20. Get rid of your single-use straws.
Image Credit: Amazon
Stainless steel, bamboo, or whatever – but make sure you’ve got good cleaning implements, too!
I know I’m going to give a few of these a try!
The post 20 Tips to Help You Get Closer to Having Zero Waste appeared first on UberFacts.