HOW MUCH YOUNGER DOES PLASTIC SURGERY MAKE YOU LOOK? _ Most people have facial plastic surgery because they’re hoping to shave a decade or so off their perceived age. But a study found that the average amount of “years saved” is only three. In fact, if your plastic surgeon tells you he can make you look X years younger, you might look for a new one. There’s no guarantee of how many years younger you’ll look, which is why reputable plastic surgeons should tell you their work will make you look less tired and more refreshed.
STRETCHING THE TRUTH ON YOUR RESUME _ Hiring managers were asked to share the most memorable or outrageous lies they came across on resumes.
• Invented a school that did not exist
• Claimed to have worked for the hiring manager before, but never had
• Claimed to be the CEO of a company when the candidate was an hourly employee
• Listed military experience dating back to before he was born
• Claimed to have been a professional baseball player
WHAT’S THE FUNNIEST LIE YOU BELIEVED AS A KID?
• Swallowing any type of small seeds that it will grow in my stomach.
• The rumble strips on the highway are for blind drivers. It took me seven years to realize. Well played, Dad.
• When it thundered that was Jesus bowling in heaven.
• I thought TV hosts from live news could see me.
