Do you have "brain rot"? We explain the viral term. Plus, a sleep expert suggests the best time to set your alarm to break your snooze-button habit, and an elephant decides to hit up the local grocery store to the stunned reaction of customers. |
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Has spending too much time looking at nonsense memes online given you "brain rot"? Is that actually a real thing? We spoke with experts about whether too much time scrolling can have effects on areas like short-term memory, attention span and impulsive behavior. They also shared how concerned parents should be with the potential consequences of "brain rot" on kids. |
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Customers at a grocery store in Thailand couldn't avoid the elephant in the room. A wild elephant named Plai Biang Lek lumbered into the aisles after finding his way there from a nearby national park. The massive pachyderm began munching away on some bananas, a sandwich and sweet rice crackers before national park workers could wrangle him out of the store. "Me in the kitchen at 2 am," one commenter joked. See the moment. |
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In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a sleep scientist shares ways to break your snooze-button habit and get more quality rest in the morning. |
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Treat yourself to a burger on Friday with Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli's recipe for the Clara cheeseburger, a signature item at her new restaurant in New York City. The classic summer sandwich features a spicy ketchup-mayo sauce, red onions and pickles. |
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