We've all been there, trying to stay alive on a cup of coffee in the middle of the night, cramming for the final the night before the big test. In fact, you might be one of the 69.7% of students who reported that they cram before exams. In fact, 38.1% say they "frequently" wait until just before an exam to study, and another 5.8% say they "always" do so (International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal, 2024). While these activities require intense focus, new science suggests that reducing overall focus capacity actually improves overall productivity.

Labubu, surprise boxes, and Stanlee cups are among the many recent hot must-haves that drive Gen Z crazy as they try to get their hands on them. Are these needed for the survival of the human body? No. But they sure do look hella good on that IG post once and even better at the central landfill. These consumer products are best at one thing: Being used once and thrown away.