Did you know that “when it rains, it pours” was originally an advertising slogan? Before the 1900s, cooks regularly had trouble with salt. In humid weather, salt would clump together, needing to be smashed before you could use it. That’s why Morton Salt’s marketing for their new non-clumping salt referenced the rain. The Morton Salt Girl, with her umbrella and salt canister, paired with the slogan “when it rains, it pours” showed customers exactly what they needed to know—that their salt would pour freely even when it rained. Read full article here
Health
Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here
Merv
August 12, 2022
