Watermelon on Pizza
A post on Reddit by a man who says he likes putting watermelon on his pizza is gaining attention. He says he waits until the pizza is almost done baking, and then adds the watermelon for the last few minutes.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
He topped Forbes’ list of the highest-paid male actors for 2019, raking in a total income of $89.4 million over the past year.
The Amazon
Fires are raging at a record rate in the region, and scientists warn that it could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change. The Amazon is the largest rainforest on the planet and produces 20% of the oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere. It’s also home to uncountable species of plants and animals, all threatened by the blaze.
The XFL
The once-defunct American football league that was supposed to serve as an alternative to the NFL, is coming back. The league unveiled the logos and names for all eight of its teams yesterday. The new season of the XFL launches in February next year.
Cat Owners
According to a new study from UCLA, owning lots of cats does not, in fact, mean you’re man, sad or anxious. Researchers analyzed more than 500 pet owners and found nothing to support the long-held “crazy cat lady” stereotype.
Dancing With The Stars
The cast for the show’s upcoming season was announced yesterday and includes Queer eye star Karamo Brown, former NBA star Lamar Odom, actor James Van Der Beek, Supermodel Christie Brinkley, former Fifth Harmony member Ally Brooke, comedian Kel Mitchell and and former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. The new season begins September 16 on ABC.
Cocooning
The new trend is parenting is when first-time parents refuse visitors for a period of time following a child’s birth so they can spend alone time bonding with their newborn. Some parents are keeping family members from the baby for weeks and even months.
