Electric Suitecase

Break from The Grind

1:30 - The value of human interaction

4:20 - Fun Facts

9:08 - Wacky News: A Chinese woman charged for riding a suitcase, A British woman trying to sell her collection of 163 bedpans, and a woman who complained to the government that her ice cream was too cold

14:17 - The best careers according to experts

24:29 - Question of the Podcast

In this episode, Jason and Mindy discuss various topics including the importance of human interaction, wacky news stories, the best careers according to experts, and the most important qualities in a marriage. They also share listener responses to the question of the podcast and end the show with a positive quote.

Fun Facts

✓ Blue-eyed people have higher alcohol tolerance.

✓ Sitting for more than 3 hours a day can cut 2 years off a person’s life expectancy.

In WWII British soldiers had to make do with only three sheets of toilet paper per day. While Americans got 22.

Fact: Armadillo shells are bulletproof. In fact, one Texas man was hospitalized when a bullet he shot at an armadillo ricocheted off the animal and hit him in the jaw. That’s a totally true animal tidbit.

NEWS OF THE WEIRD:

➢ A Chinese woman has become became the first person charged for riding a 3-wheeled electric suitcase on a sidewalk in Japan. An electric suitcase has a built-in battery and an electric motor and can travel at around 10kph (6mph), and sells for about $640. Under Japanese law, the suitcases are categorized as “motorized bicycles,” and as such, they need to be registered and equipped with a rear-view mirror and turn signals.

➢ A British woman is trying to find a new home for her collection of 163 bedpans after they (if you can believe it…) failed to sell at auction. Mary Jacobs, the owner of what might be Europe’s largest collection of bedpans, started her unusual hobby while helping out with rummage sales at the Salvation Army in 1984. She now has 163 different bedpans and has run out of room to store them. Her attempt to unload them at auction last month failed to attract a single bidder. She says they are clean, but… LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3zskjnw2

- WACKY-BUT-TRUE: ICE CREAM WAS TOO COLD _ A woman in Romania made an official complaint to the government consumer protection authority because her ice cream was too cold. Officials there said they’d consider her complaint, but there wasn’t much they could do about it.

THE BEST CAREERS, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS:

These are the best career paths these days, when it comes to achieving one’s professional and personal goals – according to a consultation with 10 different expert lists…

Nurse Practitioner: A great job for those who want plenty of opportunity. There will be a massive demand for these registered nurses with extra education over the next 10 years.

Software Engineer: As technology continues to gain importance, demand for engineers who can design and innovate the software behind it will continue to skyrocket.

Information Systems Manager: These people usually are in charge of the technology function at a business or company. You’ll need several years’ experience in a related field first, though.

Health Specialties Teachers: If you’re interested in health, the human body, and teaching, think about this. Health specialties include pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, veterinarians, and dentists. Demand for health specialty teachers in colleges and universities will only grow, along with the healthcare field.

Home Health and Personal Care Aide: It’s a flexible job that even sometimes involves travel. If you want meaningful work helping others, this one could be for you.

Information Security Analyst: They do things like develop internet security plans, thwart hackers, and create company awareness. They are also charged with handling things if a company’s protections are breached.

Pathologist: This is a type of doc who diagnoses diseases and conducts lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. They are highly sought after – and demand is growing rapidly.