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Aussie Mom Gives Birth To 12-Pound, 6-Ounce Baby
A baby just entering the world is already in the record books. A 28-year-old Australian mom has given birth to a baby weighing 12 pounds and six ounces – which is a record in itself. But apparently, Nikki Bell didn’t even use pain relief during the birth! Labor lasted for two and a half hours – and mom says she's pretty sure all childbirths hurt, no matter what the size of the baby is.
Either way, she and son Parker James Bell are doing well – and so is big sister Maddison. Congrats to the growing family!
Source: The Sun
Are You Ready For A Foldable Phone? - Samsung is betting that consumers want even bigger cell phone screens and has found a way to deliver that.
The South Korean tech giant showed off a new phone with a foldable screen at a developer's conference in San Francisco on Wednesday. The screen size doubles to almost the width of a tablet with a seven-point-three inch display when it's open, but it is the size of a typical phone when folded.
It is hoping developers can create apps to take advantage of the additional space. The company did not say when the phone would be released or how much it will cost. They did name it the Infinity Flex Display.
Look for several companies to start jumping on this bandwagon in months. Source: The Verge
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You Can Eat A Whole Thanksgiving Dinner In Ice Cream Form
Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away, but if you can’t wait to sit down with your plate full of turkey, sweet potato casserole, and cranberry sauce, now you can get all those flavors of the holiday in ice cream. Oregon-based ice cream shop Salt & Straw has been creating these holiday-flavored ice creams for years and this year, they’re even sweetening the deal.
For every pint sold during the month of November, Salt & Straw will donate another pint to a local food bank near their Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, and Northern and Southern California shops. These Thanksgiving dinner ice creams come in Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecans, Roasted Cranberry Sauce Sorbet, Roasted Peach & Sage Cornbread Stuffing, Salted Caramel Thanksgiving Turkey, and Spiced Goat Cheese & Pumpkin Pie, or you can get a five-pack that includes them all for $65. But we’re just not sure about that turkey ice cream.
Source: Delish
Facebook Messenger Will Give You 10 Minutes To Unsend Messages
Say goodbye to impulsive or alcohol fueled messages! (maybe).
Facebook Messenger is going to let us UNsend messages. The feature has been the buzz since April, but concrete proof it’s coming is in release notes for the latest iOS update. The catch is, the info says it’s “coming soon.”
At least we know how unsend will work. After sending the message, you’ll have 10 minutes to delete it. It will disappear from everywhere… unless someone screen shots it first. WhatsApp and Instagram already have the option.
The push for unsend started after it was discovered Facebook was deleting Mark Zuckerberg’s old messages over fears of hacking. The backlash was big and then came the announcement that the feature was coming to the platform.
We can’t wait!
Source: Business Insider
*LIST* Veterans Day Food Giveaways And Deals
This Sunday, November 11th is Veterans Day and to show gratitude to the former and current military service members, lots of restaurants across the country are offering free food and discounts to those who served. Here are some of the deals and freebies happening for Veterans Day.
- Applebee's - Veterans and active duty military can choose a free entree from the limited Veterans Day menu at participating locations on Sunday, November 11th.
- BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - During November active or retired military can claim one of 11,000 free Pizookies (deep dish cookie sundaes) through this website with a coupon good for 72 hours from the time it's downloaded. Plus, all military members who dine in on Sunday, November 11th get a free entree with military ID or proof of service.
- Bonefish Grill - Free Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer for active and retired service members with valid ID on Veterans Day.
- California Pizza Kitchen - Vets and active duty military will get a complimentary entree from CPK’s Veterans Day menu on Sunday, November 11th. Plus, they’ll get a BOGO coupon to use at a future meal between November 12th and 18th.
- Chili's - They’re giving away a free entree from their Veterans Day menu to veterans and active duty military on Sunday, November 11th.
- Chipotle - Active duty military, reserves, national guard, military spouses and retired military with valid ID will get a buy-one-get-one-free deal on burritos, bowls, tacos, and salads all day on Sunday, November 11th.
- Cracker Barrel - It’s a free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake for all active duty and veteran military who dine in on November 11th.
- Dunkin' - Veterans and active duty military can come in on Sunday, November 11th for a free donut of their choice. You can also request to have coffee sent overseas to actively deployed military by submitting their name at this website.
- Hooters - When veterans and active duty military buy any beverage on Sunday, November 11th, they’ll get a free entree from a limited Veterans Day menu.
- Longhorn Steakhouse - Vets and active duty military can get a free appetizer or dessert, as well as save 10% on their check on Veterans Day.
- Olive Garden - A free entree from the Veterans Day menu along with unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks for veterans and active duty military on Sunday, November 11th.
- Outback Steakhouse - They’re giving veterans a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage on Sunday, November 11th.
- Red Lobster - Veterans and active duty military can come in for a free appetizer or dessert at participating locations on November 11th and 12th.
Source: Food and Wine
Facebook Messenger Will Give You 10 Minutes To Unsend Messages
Say goodbye to impulsive or alcohol fueled messages! (maybe).
Facebook Messenger is going to let us UNsend messages. The feature has been the buzz since April, but concrete proof it’s coming is in release notes for the latest iOS update. The catch is, the info says it’s “coming soon.”
At least we know how unsend will work. After sending the message, you’ll have 10 minutes to delete it. It will disappear from everywhere… unless someone screen shots it first. WhatsApp and Instagram already have the option.
The push for unsend started after it was discovered Facebook was deleting Mark Zuckerberg’s old messages over fears of hacking. The backlash was big and then came the announcement that the feature was coming to the platform.
We can’t wait!
Source: Business Insider