TSA: Take That Gravy Out Of Your Carry-On [UPI] A holiday reminder from your friendly Transportation Security Administration: Do not try to bring a pint of grandma’s signature gravy home after Thanksgiving. The agency is warning travelers that some holiday items cannot be carried on planes. Those items include (sigh) gravy, cranberry sauce, creamy dips, jams, and snow globes. (How many snow globes were you planning to travel with this year? Be honest.) That’s the bad news. The good news? Pies are fair game when flying America’s skies. (Find the sinful Thanksgiving dessert of your dreams with these 7 Holiday Dessert Recipes.) The World’s Weirdest Coffee Shops [The Atlantic] Where did you get your cappuccino this weekend? Odds are, it wasn’t as unusual a spot as one of these concept coffee shops. Among them: The Neko Cafe in Japan, where caffeinating cat-lovers can sip drinks while frolicking with a harem of feline friends, and Paris’ Horror Picture Tea, where you can enjoy live music and get a tattoo with your morning coffee. More Evidence That Laughter Is The Best Medicine [MSNBC] Giggling with your girlfriends is more than just healthy for your social life—it might also ease that sore back or those aching feet. In a small study out of the UK, researchers concluded that laughter can alleviate pain by triggering the release of endorphins, which help mask soreness and discomfort. Laughter might even boost one’s pain threshold, the study found, so try cracking a few quips before that wicked hard spin class starts. Even a simple smile can yield major benefits, so check out 3 reasons it’s healthy to fake a grin—even when you’re not feeling perky. Follow her on Twitter: @katiedrumm Send news tips and positive vibes to: Katie.Drummond@rodale.com
