Hopefully, it never happens to you, but there’s a special kind of panic that comes when you realize you don’t have your wallet or your phone. And that dismay only grows when you realize that particular item is speeding away in the back of an Uber. That’s why the ride share company has a “Find lost item” selection on their phone app. It allows you to connect with your Uber driver and, hopefully, get that lost item back quickly. And, if you’re no longer in possession of your phone, you can also log into your account on a computer or a friend’s phone. It might be a cold comfort, but losing something in an Uber happens to a lot of people. So much so, that the company just released an Uber Lost & Found Index for 2022.
You can actually learn a bit from the Lost & Found Index. For example, you’re more likely to leave something behind on Saturdays and Sundays. As for the clock, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. seems to be the misplacing things happy hour. As for particular days in the last year, March 20 (on St. Patrick’s Day weekend) and July 4th ranked highest. Those particular dates might indicate alcohol usage playing a part in lost items, but we definitely don’t have a problem with drinking and Ubering.
The Lost & Found Index can also tell you that Austin, Texas is the city where the most people lose items in Ubers (for the second year in a row) while, no matter the city, day, or time, passengers are most likely to leave behind phones and cameras.
What’s trending in the Lost & Found
Along with the statistics, the Uber Lost & Found Index pointed to some growing lost item trends.
Jerseys: In 2022, more than 50 sports jerseys were left behind by fans of the Rangers, Warriors, Giants, Eagles, Dodgers, and more. Since none of those teams won a championship in the last year, this may have been intentional.
Car keys: Honda, BMW, and Jeep owners all lost their keys in an Uber, but Toyota drivers surpassed them all.
Big brands: People forgot Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Samsung, and Apple products, but Nike products led the way.
CPAP machines: Maybe It was lack of sleep, but more than 40 riders left machines that help combat sleep apnea.
Teeth and more: More than 30 people forgot retainers, more than 20 gold or diamond grills were mislaid, and 5 poor riders left dentures behind.
Musical instruments: Musicians have left behind flutes, drums, trombones, ukuleles, and more.
Of course, this is all interesting, but we want to know about the weird stuff. What were the odd things that people leave behind? Thankfully, it’s all in the Index. Here, in no order, are the 50 most unique items from Uber’s List & Found Index.
The 50 most unique lost items
50. A windmill
49. Ball gag and stethoscope
48. A dart that says “unleash the beast”
47. Burger and banana fridge magnets
46. 10 pounds of hamburger meat
45. Breast pump and a white cowboy hat
44. “Paw Patrol” blanket
43. Spray tan machine
42. A single blonde strand of hair
41. Brown tortoise
40. A wig and a cloth
39. Small rhino sculpture
38. A bucket of slime
37. Loose pear-shaped diamond. $1,000 reward if found!
36. Diamond grill
35. Dream catcher and a deck of tarot cards
34. A power washing machine and a wooden carved fish
33. Two pairs of snorkeling goggles and a passport from China
32. Tube for chugging drinks. “Very expensive.”
31. Urn with pet ashes and urn of family member
30. 17 flowers and 3 milk teas
29. Antique walking cane with a sword
28. A piece of a broom
27. Painting of Kung Fu Panda and pink air pump shaped as a pig
26. Metal leg
25. Part of a soft serve ice cream machine
24.Star Wars Yoda headband and Darth Vader helmet
23. Toy airplane
22. “A crochet strawberry my girlfriend made me. It means a lot to me.”
21. Harmonica
20. Bernie Sanders fanny pack
19. 40 chicken nuggets
18. Breathalyzer
17. 6 pool drains and an Employee of the Month plaque
16. A Billie Eilish ukulele
15. Pie
14. Unicorn Band-Aid box
13. Pizza costume
12. Supreme underwear
11. A grass cutter and tree trimmer
10. “Life is tough but so are you” blanket
9. Cat litter and a reptile heating bulb
8. A Buddha locket
7. “My grandma’s teeth”
6. 500 grams of caviar
5. Foldable unicorn kid chair
4. “A shitty painting of a moose”
3. “It’s Boba Time” apron
2.
Some tater tots
1. “My fingernail is on the seat”
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There’s no doubt when the weather turns colder as we settle into winter, stouts take center stage. And while we enjoy all its iterations: standard stout, imperial stout, and robust barrel-aged stouts, we think this malty, chocolate-filled beer’s close cousin deserves a little respect as well. Of course, we’re talking about the oft-overlooked porter. And the best porters, oh buddy, they’ll have you rethinking your seasonal bevvie of choice.
For those uninitiated, the porter style had its genesis in England like many other iconic beer styles. It first appeared in the 1700s and is (you guessed it) named after porters—individuals tasked with transporting luggage.
A confusing origin story
“Stout is the direct descendant of porter. In the 1700s, it was common to use the word ‘stout’ to refer to a bolder, higher-alcohol version of any beer style, much in the same way we use the word ‘imperial’ today,” says Zach Fowle, advanced cicerone and head of marketing for Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. in Phoenix, AZ. “Porter was the most popular beer of the day, and over time, “stout porter” became a popular variant. But by the late 1800s, demand for regular porters evaporated, and stout porter shortened simply to stout.”
But more has changed between the 1800s and today than just our penchant for wearing top hats. “Today, most brewers seem to market beers as either stout or porter based on vibes, rather than on any notable stylistic differences,” he says.
Specifically, porters are known for their dark, almost pitch-black color and rich, sweet flavor profile. If you were to drink a porter and a stout side by side, you might even have difficulty discerning the differences between the two.
Stout versus porter is an enduring topic of discussion in the brewing industry. “While there’s no debating the porter came first—and stout used to be called stout porter, so it was a stronger version of a porter—the lines have become very blurred over the years,” says Rob Lightner, co-founder of East Brother Brewing in Richmond, CA.
“I would venture that even among professionals, a blind taste test would often yield inconclusive results,” says Lightner.
The difference between porters and stouts
Porters tend to be on the milder, more chocolatey end of the spectrum, Lightner says, whereas stouts are typically a little stronger and more roasty. Of course, this isn’t a hard and fast rule
Fowle agrees, “Porters tend to be fruitier, sweeter, and less bitter than stouts, with cocoa and caramel flavors in balance with dark malt bitterness. And stouts are usually hoppier, drier, maltier, and more coffee-forward—and may even have a touch of acidity.”
Whether or not they fit neatly into boxes, one thing’s for sure: both make for incredible cold-weather brews.
“As the nights grow longer, drinking a light, summery beer just doesn’t seem right,” says Fowle. “Porter is the perfect style for the transition to winter: warming and toasty yet not too heavy, with flavors of coffee, chocolate, and pie crust that correspond with autumn weather and holidays.”
It’s the perfect time to broaden your repretoire. Sweet, robust, warming, and well-suited to the season, here are the best porters to drink now.
1. Deschutes Black Butte Porter
There are few porters more well-respected than Deschutes’ iconic Black Butte Porter. It’s brewed with Cascade and Tettnang hops as well as 2-row, Chocolate, Crystal, and Carapils malts as well as wheat. This 5.5% ABV year-round offering is great for cold-weather drinking because of its mix of roasted malts, coffee, and chocolate. It’s a robust, subtly sweet beer perfect for imbibing on a crisp fall night.
The key to 360-degree muscle: 90-degree eccentric isometrics. It might seem like we’re throwing a lot of geometry at you, but the concept behind time under tension (TUT) is simple, says Joel Seedman, PhD, owner of Advanced Human Performance: “Perform the lowering phase of a movement in a slow, controlled fashion, usually 3 to 5 seconds; pause in the stretched position, typically around 90 degrees; then perform the lifting phase in a powerful yet controlled fashion.” Believe us, a time-under-tension workout can humble even seasoned lifters…Eccentric isometrics are like the pressure cooker of training.
“Rather than mindlessly performing slow-tempo reps, you’re using the increased time under tension as a means to fine-tune your body mechanics and alignment, which requires more mental engagement and focus,” Seedman adds.
If you want to forge functional muscle mass and strength while simultaneously bulletproofing the joints and connective tissue, give this 10-move, full-body eccentric isometrics workout a go.
Directions
Perform the following moves as 90-degree eccentric isometrics following the above protocol. Use heavy weight, but not at the detriment of proper form. Rest 60 to 90 seconds between sets and 2 minutes between circuits. Perform once every 2 to 4 days for optimal results.
Best Time-Under-Tension Workout for Total-Body Strength
Circuit 1
A. Barbell Back Squat
Set a squat rack up with heavy weight, then grasp bar and step under it. Squeeze shoulder blades together, then stand to unrack bar and step back with feet shoulder-width apart. Inhale, hinge at hips and slowly bend knees to 90 degrees. Pause, keeping natural arch in low back, then extend through hips to powerfully stand. 3 x 4-6 reps
B. Renegade Row
Start in the top position of a pushup with hands shoulder-width apart on moderate-to-heavy dumbbells (shown). Explosively drive right elbow back to row dumbbell toward ribs while balancing on opposite hand and feet. Pause, then slowly lower weight, stopping a few inches above floor. Switch sides after all reps are done. 3 x 5 reps each side
Circuit 2
A. Dumbbell Bentover Row
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding two moderate-to-heavy dumbbells in front of thighs, palms facing you. Push hips back and hinge torso forward so it’s nearly parallel to floor, soft bend in knees. Dumbbells should be near shins. Drive elbows back to row weights toward ribs. Pause, then slowly lower down for 3 to 5 seconds. 3 x 4-5 reps
B. Incline Dumbbell Chest Press with Legs Raised
Set an adjustable bench to a 30- to 45-degree angle and lie back with dumbbells in either hand. Engage core and lift legs off floor, flexing feet. Press weights overhead, palms in. Slowly lower to 90 degrees, staying tight and compact. Pause, then drive weights up directly over chest. 3 x 4-5 reps
Circuit 3
A. Dumbbell Bulgarian Squat
Stand lunge-length in front of a flat bench, holding heavy dumbbells in each hand by your sides, palms facing in. Rest the ball on top (shoe’s laces) of your right foot behind you on the bench. Slowly lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the floor. Pause, then drive through your heel to stand. Switch sides after all reps are complete. 2 x 3-4 reps each side
B. Single-leg Romanian Deadlift
Stand with feet hip-width apart holding dumbbells or kettlebells. Drive right leg up, foot flexed, knee aligned with hip, making a 90-degree angle. Hinge at hips as you slowly lever your torso toward floor, lowering weights and driving right leg back for counterbalance. Hold, then squeeze glutes to reverse. 2 x 3-4 reps each side
Circuit 4
A. Pullup
Hang from a pullup bar using an overhand grip with legs extended and feet flexed. Engage lats and draw shoulders down your back, then pull yourself up until chin is higher than hands. Pause at the top, then slowly lower. Pause at bottom, then reset before your next rep. 2-3 x 4-5 reps
B. Kneeling Overhead Barbell Press
Hold a bar with moderate-to-heavy load at shoulder level with forearms perpendicular to floor. Kneel at end of bench with feet flexed to grip edge for support. Inhale, engage your core and glutes, then press the bar overhead, pushing your head forward so it passes your face, exhaling at the top. Slowly lower until elbows are at 90 degrees, then hold to maintain tension. Begin your next rep from here. 2-3 x 4-5 reps
Circuit 5
A. Dumbbell Pushup
Place hands on dumbbells (this provides greater range of motion) at shoulder width and feet wider than shoulder width with just toes touching the ground. Keep head neutral and hips high to increase tension on core, chest and tris and reduce stress on spine. Slowly lower to the floor. Stop once elbows hit 90 degrees, pause, then push up to start. 1-2 x 6-8 reps
B. Biceps Curl
Stand with feet hip-width apart with moderate-to-heavy dumbbells in each hand hanging by sides. Engage biceps to curl the weights up, keeping upper arms still. Pause at the top, then lower slowly. Don’t let arms drop all the way down to keep greater time under tension on biceps. 1-2 x 6-8 reps
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If you haven’t picked up a jump rope since elementary school, you’re missing out on a fantastic cardio workout. Not only will you burn a ton of calories in a short amount of time—200 to 300 calories in 15 minutes—but jump ropes can also improve your coordination and agility. Better yet, jumping rope doesn’t require much space, so it’s easy to do at home, and it’s often more mentally stimulating than jogging or swimming.
Choosing a Jump Rope
When deciding which jump rope is best for you, it’s important to determine what your goals are. While lightweight speed ropes are popular for cardio-focused training, weighted or drag ropes will be best for those focused on strength training.
No matter what your training goals are, we’ve got you covered with this roundup of 10 jump ropes from top brands including Crossrope, TRX, Rogue, and more.
The Best Jump Ropes of 2022
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