Hy-Vee Brainstarter: Mon 3/18/24 -$60 Hy-Vee Gift Card

Q: A recent survey (by YouGov) reveals that almost 50% of people who drink have had a hangover in the past year.
It also had a survey about the top ways to get over a hangover… What was #1?

A: Sleep (58%)

2) Drinking lots of water (58%)
3) Bath or shower (33%)
4) Painkillers (23%)
5) Exercise (18%)
6) More booze (14%)
7) Eating fatty foods (13%)
8) Sugary drinks (4%)

– 28% of drinking ‘heavyweights’ have had a hangover in the past month
– 27% of people have never had a hangover
– 21% of drinking ‘lightweights’ have had a hangover in the past year

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Hy-Vee Brainstarter: Fri 3/15/24 -$40 Hy-Vee Gift Card

Q: According to a St Patrick’s Day survey (by Lottoland) people use or have different things that they believe bring them good luck…The #1 thing is: Having A Lucky Number… What is #2?

A: Bracelet

3) Coins
4) Ring
5) Four leaf clover
6) Ladybugs
7) Socks
8) Horseshoe
9) Rainbow
10) Underwear

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Hy-Vee Brainstarter: Thu 3/14/24 -$20 Hy-Vee Gift Card

Q: According to a new article (by EVOKE) the Top thing Single people are tired/sick of hearing is: “Are you still single?”… What’s #2?

A: “There’s plenty of fish in the sea” 

3. “At least you don’t need to waste your money” 
4. “If you want my advice…” 
5. “I have a friend that would be perfect for you!” 
6. “Dating is a nightmare these days” 
7. “You’re so lucky!”
8. “Have you heard of Tinder?” 
9. “I can’t understand how you haven’t found someone!” 
10. “You’ll find someone when you least expect it.”

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Hy-Vee Brainstarter: Wed 3/13/24 -$20 Hy-Vee Gift Card

Q: In a new poll, a whopping 82% of people in relationships say their partner’s sleeping habits “consistently” keep THEM up at night.  Snoring is the biggest issue.  52% of people say their partner’s snoring keeps them up…. What’s the next annoying sleep habit from your partner?

A:  Your partner messing around on their phone before bed

3) Disturbed by their partner getting out of bed at night, to go to the bathroom
4) Hogs the covers
5) Tosses & Turns through the night
6) “Starfishes” across the bed

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Hy-Vee Brainstarter: Tue 3/12/24 -$100 Hy-Vee Gift Card

Q: A new article (by Your Tango) listed the Top Small Ways That He Shows That He Loves you… What was #1?

A: He asks about your day

 2. He remembers the little things
3. He makes sure you get home safe
4. He lets you into his life
5. He introduces you to his friends and family

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Hy-Vee Brainstarter: Mon 3/11/24 -$80 Hy-Vee Gift Card

Q: A new article (by Gadget Daddy) lists the Top Ways To Beat Daylight Saving Time Fatigue… What is #1?

A: Go outside or sit by a window to get natural light

2. Take short naps, but no longer than 20 minutes
3. Avoid consuming caffeine within six hours of bedtime
4. Start adjusting your routine a few days before the time change
5. Remember, the groggy feeling can last five to seven days
6. Don’t plan for major time changes too far in advance
7. Be prepared for the time adjustment with small changes
8. Keep in mind that longer afternoon naps can disrupt nighttime sleep
9. Let natural light help your body adjust to the new time
10. Remember, the lost hour will be gained back in November

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Hy-Vee Brainstarter: Fri 3/08/24 -$60 Hy-Vee Gift Card

Q: According to a new article (by YourTango)… What is the Top Little Secret Of Madly-In-Love Couples?

A: Start a morning tradition together

2. Find ways to laugh together
3. Work up a sweat together
4. Try out something new
5. Be intimate somewhere fun or different
6. Let go of past mistakes
7. Avoid making complaining a habit
8. Stay in touch throughout the day, no matter how busy
9. Take a good look at themselves first
10. Don’t attack each other

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Hy-Vee Brainstarter: Wed 3/06/24 -$20 Hy-Vee Gift Card

Q: Someone asked people to name the top food-related turn-offs.  Top answers were: Being rude to your server & Chewing with your mouth open… What came next?

A:  Talking with your mouth full

4.  Spitting something back out onto your plate

5.  Picking your teeth

6.  Slurping soup

7.  Eating something off their plate without asking

8.  Licking your knife 

9.  Criticizing the food if you stayed in and they cooked it
10.  Licking your fingers clean 

A few more that just missed the Top 10:  Double-dipping . . . playing with your food . . . and putting ketchup on EVERYTHING. 

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Hy-Vee Brainstarter: Tue 3/05/24 -$100 Hy-Vee Gift Card

Q: According to a new article (by Men’s Journal) The #1 red flag during a job interview is: When they don’t disclose the salary (38%) … What’s the #2 warning you should beware of?

A: Constantly rescheduling the interview: 25%

3) Too many personal and/or irrelevant questions: 25%
4) Interviewer disrespecting co-workers: 23%
5) The job role sounds different from what was initially advertised: 18%
6) Not answering questions correctly, directly, or consistently: 18%
7) Interviewer seeming unprepared: 17%
8) If the company seems to have a high staff turnover: 14%
9) Being told overtime is ‘mandatory’ or being expected to work overtime: 12%
10) The interview started later than it was supposed to: 12%

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