Amy Sciarretto
How Did a Con Man Fool 75 Children Into Thinking They Would Perform at the London Olympics?
A British con man duped 75 children, ranging in age from nine to 19, leading them to believe that they were going to be an official dance team for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Domino’s to Offer Radical New Gluten-Free Crust
Domino’s Pizza doesn’t want to lose customers with mild gluten allergies, so it is adding a gluten-free crust to its menu.
How Much Will It Cost to Get Your Own Wikipedia Page?
Wikipedia may be the “free” online encyclopedia, but if you want your very own factual and well-written entry, it’s gonna cost you. Record producer Erez Safer and filmmaker Aaron Wertheimer have launched their own business which will write, research and post Wiki entries — at a cost.
Men Only Weight Loss Program Insists Men Stop Dieting Like Women
Men might not think like women, but they sure eat like ‘em. That’s why Wendy Meyers founded the Men Only Weight Loss program to help wean men off what she dubs “feminizing foods.”
Is Multitasking Good for You?
Multitasking may often mean that we sometimes do too many things just “okay,” as opposed to a few things “very well.” But studies show that doing a lot at once makes us feel good, hence why we engage in such behavior.
Spirit Airlines Dodges PR Nightmare By Refunding Dying Man’s Airfare
Spirit Airlines has relented and refunded an unhappy customer’s airfare, despite claiming that it would not bow to the media pressure and return the $197.
Why Is a Man with 11 College Degrees Working As a Crossing Guard?
Bruce Berry is a both a renaissance man and a lollipop man — the latter being British slang for a crossing guard. He has 11 advanced degrees, a completed Ph.D. and another doctorate in the works.
How Many Years Can Jogging Add to Your Life?
Want to live longer? Then start jogging. While that might seem like a chore, there’s even better news. You only need to jog a little bit to extend your time on earth.
Do You Consider 61 to Be Old? That Depends on How Old You Are Now
Is age 61 considered old? Well, how you perceive that age depends on how old you are now and how close you are to 61.
Men and Women Are Putting in Longer Hours at Work — But Who is Putting in More?
Studies show that both men and women are putting in more working hours than ever in addition to logging more office time. But which sex is working longer and harder?
Hawaiian High School Senior Goes 2,000 Days Without Missing School — How’d She Do It?
While many students invent illnesses in order to play hooky, 17-year-old Hawaiian teen Ciara Cetraro has the unique distinction of never missing a day of school in her entire academic career, dating back to kindergarten. She is hoping to graduate on May 19 with a perfect attendance record.
Sleep or Sex — Which Do Americans Prefer?
Sleep or sex? It’s a tough choice, since both have their own unique benefits for the body.
So, which would Americans rather have?
Study Reveals Failing to Use Turn Signal Can Have Devastating Consequences
Texting while driving may nab all the headlines, but turn signal neglect presents just as real a danger for motorists.
For instance, did you know the lack of turn signal use accounts for around two million accidents per year? That’s more than the 950,000 crashes that reportedly happen annually due to distracted driving.
Can Religion Help You Lose Weight?
If Weight Watchers isn’t working for you, there’s an alternative, especially if you have strong faith. Pastor Steve Reynolds has developed a weight loss system called Bod4God, a diet and fitness program designed around the Christian faith.
What would Jesus do? He’d put down that doughnut, stat!
Massachusetts Police Chief Comes Up with Shocking Plan to Curb Cursing in Town
Talk about putting your money where your mouth is.
The police chief in Middleborough, Mass. is considering enforcing a longstanding, but little-used ,law to help curb cursing in his town that could hit hard in the pocketbook.
How Much Would Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Pay in Salary? — Dollars and Sense
While one might think that women in the workforce command more respect and big salaries, it turns out, stay-at-home moms are worth quite a bit themselves when you factor the tangibles and intangibles.
But exactly how much is being a mom worth?
Go On and Sleep — It Won’t Make You Fat
Previous research (and common sense) indicated that getting too much or too little sleep was bad for the body and weight. It is generally accepted by researchers that oversleeping contributes to obesity, as it leaves little time for exercise and body functions.
That may not actually be the case, however.
Teen Petitions Seventeen Magazine to Show Unaltered Photos of ‘Real’ Girls
Seventeen magazine is a Bible to many adolescent girls, so the words and images contained within the pages carry serious influence. That’s why Maine teen Julia Bluhm is petitioning the publication to include at least one unaltered — as in no Photoshop, no airbrushing — spread in each issue moving forward.
Mother Arrested for Taking Daughter, 5, to Tanning Salon — What’s Her Defense? [VIDEO]
New Jersey resident Patricia Krentcil was arrested after she took her daughter, 5, into a tanning salon.
The little girl suffered burns and Krentcil was charged with second-degree child endangerment.
How Were Six $1 Million Lottery Tickets Sold at One Arizona Store? [VIDEO]
Not one, not two, but six $1 million Powerball tickets were sold at the same QuikTrip gas station located in Glendale, Arizona.
Only one person has come forward thus far to claim their ticket and therein lies the source of a difference of opinion between lottery officials and the owner of the establishment that sold the tickets.