Sky high crying … Do movies affect you more when you watch them in the air? A Virgin America survey found that 41% of men admit to crying during an in-flight movie and using blankets to "hide the tears in their eyes from other passengers." The survey had no results on the percentage of women who cry during in-flight movies, but it did reveal that about 55% of people say they are more emotional while flying. (Travel & Leisure)
No smiling in work emails … According to a new study, you should leave smiley face emojis out of work emails. Seems using them does not make you appear more friendly, and can actually make your co-workers see you as less competent. (Moneyish)
Are first-borns more reckless behind the wheel? A new study conducted by an insurance company found that older siblings are more dangerous drivers than younger siblings. The study found that older siblings are more likely to speed, break traffic laws, use a phone while driving and get into accidents. (Metro)
So feeling bad about feeling bad actually makes you feel worse. Yep, according to a new study, when you are feeling down, you should just let yourself feel that way, because if you beat yourself up about it, or force yourself to “snap out of it,” you will end up feeling worse. "We found that people who habitually accept their negative emotions experience fewer negative emotions, which adds up to better psychological health," said study senior author Iris Mauss, an associate professor of psychology at UC Berkeley. (Eurekalert)
You may want to start packing sanitizing wipes in your gym bag. A new report revealed that the equipment in your gym has more bacteria on it than a toilet seat. Treadmills and stationary bikes were the worst offenders. (Reader’s Digest)