Dubai Is Going To Pay Its Residents In Gold If They Lose Weight

Nothing burns calories like a nice monetary incentive. At least that's the theory being tested in Dubai, where the city is offering residents 2 grams of solid gold if they lose at least 2 kg (4.4 lbs) within 30 days, Emirates 24/7 reports. It's all part of a contest called "Your Weight In Gold," which has been billed by the city government as a way to promote healthy living and raise awareness about sporting activities. The deal gets sweeter with every pound people drop. Once they hit the 2 kg w...