Category: bath

Bed, Bath & Beyond Rebounds in Meme-Stock Rally

NEW YORK—Shares of Bed, Bath & Beyond Inc. rebounded sharply in high volume trading on Monday amid speculation by retail investors that the struggling home goods seller might be a potential acquisition target. Shares of the company were last up 35 percent at $1.77, on track for their biggest one-day percentage surge since Aug. 8….


A Hot Bath Has Benefits Similar to Exercise

Many cultures swear by the benefits of a hot bath. But only recently has science began to understand how passive heating (as opposed to getting hot and sweaty from exercise) improves health. At Loughborough University we investigated the effect of a hot bath on blood sugar control (an important measure of metabolic fitness) and on…


Let Me Persuade You to Read Something About Prudence and Kindness: Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion’

A book can’t be judged by its cover, true, but it should be revealed by its title. Jane Austen’s “Persuasion” is a perfect example, for the title is an expertly-set diamond, reflecting the plot of the novel, its theme, and its meaning. Persuading is THE action of the novel, and it is an action that…


Louisiana Mom Melts Snow in Pot With Propane Torch to Bathe Her 5 Kids When Family Loses Water

In the wake of unseasonal winter weather across parts of southern United States, a Louisiana mom came up with an ingenious bathing solution when her family lost water service at their Shreveport home. With plenty of snow and a propane torch, she repurposed a crawfish pot as an outdoor bathtub for her five kids. Marie…