Sex, texts, and tans. They’re never ending.

Photo: Holy Taco

Yep, those Freakonomics guys are at it again. This time, they say that prostitution is the thing to do (especially if your white, “fall into it,” and love men and sex). See my reaction here. And it seems nowhere in the world can a women’s worth surpass her body; in Mauritania, the women are force-fed to be fat in order to attract a husband. Wonder what the Freakonomics guys would have to say about that?

Think that you’ve had a horrible (fake) tan? Nothing can compete with these peeps. Really, it just shouldn’t be allowed. My question is, why is almost everyone puckering their lips?

Ah, when in doubt, there is Texts from last Night. You can’t be more sad, pathetic, or unfortunate than these people. Unless, of course, you are one of them. Matador Nights just did a round up of some of their favorites. Experience them here.

Food and Flu. They go together like bread and butta.

Wow, they finally figured it out! Looks like processed foods are now officially linked to depression. Thanks, science community, we had no idea! Nonetheless, score for the “food is directly related to health” team.

Ok, ok, I know that the debate around the swine flu vaccine continues (just take a look at this piece at BNT), but here is yet another good overview of why it’s not the best idea to get the shot, courtesy of Dr.’s Len Saputo and Stacia Lansman.

Is TV good for your memory too?

This may be good news for some of you (and maybe me?). Looks like bad news can be good for people’s memory. An Australian study found that “being sad makes people less gullible, improves their ability to judge others and also boosts memory.” Sweet, my youth must have made me sharp, judgmental, and develop a mind like a steel trap.

Tomorrow is the official unveiling of Matador’s newest endeavor, Matador TV. Get a sneak peek at the latest and greatest travel videos here, from Burning Man to questioning, “What is Nirvana?” And be sure to contribute any great videos you have!

I smell (gluten-free) pumpkin pie in the air…