Shauna Wright
What Gross Thing Do Heavy Cell Phone Users Do More Than the Rest of Us?
Those inconsiderate people who jabber away on their cell phones in public aren’t just annoying — according to a new study, they also slobber more. Sexy!
Celebrity Birthdays for July 17 – Phyllis Diller, David Hasselhoff and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Phyllis Diller
Age: 95
Occupation: Comedienne
Known For: Her cackling laugh and stage persona of an eccentrically dressed housewife who makes self-deprecating jokes about herself, her terrible cooking and a husband named “Fang,” and paving the way for other female comics such as Roseanne Barr and Joan Rivers
This Day in History for July 17 – Disneyland Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1762 – Catherine II becomes tsar of Russia upon the murder of Peter III (More info)
1898 – Spain surrenders to the United States at Santiago, Cuba, ending the Spanish-American War (More info)
Can Eating Lunch at Your Desk Actually Hurt Your Productivity?
These days, it’s not uncommon for employees to stay at their desks during their lunch hours and eat their midday meals while they continue to work. But is that really the best use of their time?
Who’s Smarter — Men or Women? [POLL]
For the past century, women haven’t done as well as men on IQ tests, lagging behind by as much as five points. But it seems all that has changed — the fairer sex is now getting higher scores than guys are.
Would You Drink Malt-Flavored Mountain Dew? You’ll Soon Have Your Chance
Soda die-hards know if you want a kick of caffeine, Mountain Dew is the beverage of choice. And in some cities in the US, people will soon get to try out a malt-flavored version of the popular soft drink.
Want a Big Family? Swallow Your Pride and Be Nice to Your Mother-In-Law [POLL]
If you don’t get along well with your mother-in-law, you may wish she lived on the other side of the planet — but if you want a big family, be grateful she’s nearby.
A new study finds that married couples with a mother-in-law in close proximity have more babies.
Greatest Boss Ever Gives Workers $7,500 for Dream Vacations [VIDEO] — Dollars and Sense
Even though many American employees don’t use their vacation days, numerous studies have shown time off is actually good for productivity. So the owner of a Denver-based tech startup not only insists his workers take a vacation, he gives them $7,500 in travel money.
This Day in History for July 16 – Apollo 11 Launches and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1790 – The District of Columbia is established as the capital of the United States (More info)
1969 – The first manned space mission to land on the Moon, Apollo 11, launches (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 16 – Michael Flatley, Will Ferrell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Michael Flatley
Age: 54
Occupation: Dancer, Choreographer and Pop Culture Punchline
Known For: The popular but much-parodied Irish dance shows ‘Riverdance’ and ‘Lord of the Dance,’ having his legs insured for $40 million, and just generally thinking he’s pretty darned special
Show Them the Money! Majority of Women Now Earn Most of the Household Income — Dollars and Sense
That age-old custom of men being the primary breadwinners may now officially be dead — a new study shows the majority of women now bring home most of the bacon.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 15 – Linda Ronstadt, Forest Whitaker and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Linda Ronstadt
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: A powerful voice, winning 11 Grammys, her many public stages of self-reinvention on such varied hits as ‘You’re No Good,’ ‘When Will I Be Loved,’ ‘Blue Bayou’ and ‘I’ve Got a Crush on You,’ and her outspoken political work on behalf of liberal causes
This Day in History for July 15 – BP Finally Caps Blown Oil Well and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1799 – The Rosetta Stone is found (More info)
1870 – Georgia becomes the last of the former Confederate states to be readmitted to the Union (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 14 – Harry Dean Stanton, Jane Lynch and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Harry Dean Stanton
Age: 86
Occupation: Actor
Known For: A 50-year career including notable films like ‘Cool Hand Luke,’ ‘Pretty in Pink,’ ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ and ‘The Green Mile,’ a recent recurring role on the HBO series ‘Big Love,’ and appearing in videos for artists including Dwight Yoakam and Bob Dylan
This Day in History for July 14 – Storming of Bastille and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1789 – The storming and destruction of Bastille marks the beginning of the French Revolution (More info)
1798 – The Sedition Act becomes law, making it a federal crime to write, publish or utter false or malicious statements about the U.S. government (More info)
Would You Pay a Pro to Take Photos of You Giving Birth?
For the right price, there are plenty of professional photographers ready and willing to capture some of life’s biggest moments — graduations, weddings and the like. But how about births?
Have Demi Moore’s Daughters Cut Off All Contact With Her?
Demi Moore’s marriage to ‘Two and a Half Men’ star Ashton Kutcher fell apart in spectacular fashion last year — and now it seems she’s on the outs with her three daughters, too.
Penn State Blocked News About Sandusky Report from Student Center TVs
As news broke on Thursday about a report on the sex abuse scandal that’s rocked Penn State, those on the university campus who gathered around TVs in the student center to watch the announcement found they weren’t able to — because those televisions suddenly switched to a public access channel instead.
Can the Nationwide Drought Wind Up Costing You Money? — Dollars and Sense
The record-breaking heat that’s recently affected much of the country has resulted in soaring utility bills — and that may not be the only way it hits your wallet.
How Much Weight Do Ex-Smokers Put On After Quitting?
Since nicotine is an appetite suppressant and a stimulant, a fear of weight gain is one reason many smokers cite for refusing to quit.
And a new report stating ex-smokers pack on more pounds than previously thought probably won’t help matters any — but all may not be as it seems.