Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for June 11 – Gene Wilder, Shia LaBeouf and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Gene Wilder
Age: 79
Occupation: Actor, Writer and Activist
Known For: His many awesome collaborations with Mel Brooks like ‘The Producers’ and ‘Young Frankenstein,’ playing the title character in ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,’ several films with Richard Pryor including ‘Stir Crazy,’ and co-founding Gilda’s Club after his w
How Many Teens Text While Behind the Wheel?
Teenagers aren’t drinking as much as they used to and more of them now wear seat belts, but all of that could be offset by the startling number of them who admit to texting while driving.
This Day in History for June 9 – Donald Duck Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1898 – China agrees to lease Hong Kong to Britain for 99 years (More info)
1934 – Donald Duck makes his debut in ‘The Wise Little Hen’ (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 9 – Michael J. Fox, Johnny Depp and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Michael J. Fox
Age: 51
Occupation: Actor and Activist
Known For: His Emmy Award-winning roles as Alex P. Keaton on ‘Family Ties’ and Mike Flaherty on ‘Spin City,’ starring in the ‘Back to the Future’ film franchise, bravely fighting a very long battle with Parkinson’s disease, and creating the research foundation that shares his name
This Year’s Average Spring Temperatures in the US Make History As the Warmest on Record
You probably already know that this winter was one of the mildest the US has ever seen. And now it seems the trend of above-average temperatures is continuing.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 8 – Joan Rivers, Kanye West and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joan Rivers
Age: 79
Occupation: Actress, Comedian and Television Personality
Known For: Her celebrity-skewering comedy routines, frequently filling in for Johnny Carson on ‘The Tonight Show,’ covering red carpet events with her daughter Melissa, her catchphrase “can we talk?,” inspiring scores of younger female comedians, and keeping
This Day in History for June 8 – Milton Berle Makes Television Debut and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1789 – James Madison introduces 12 proposed amendments to the US Constitution, 10 of which later become the Bill of Rights (More info)
1948 – Milton Berle hosts the debut of ‘Texaco Star Theater’ (More info)
George W. Bush Has Lowest Favorable Rating of Any Living President
Lately we’ve seen Bill Clinton stumping for President Obama as he ramps up his reelection campaign — but you likely won’t see George W. Bush doing the same for GOP candidate Mitt Romney.
Why not? Probably because a new survey finds Bush has the lowest favorable rating of any living former president.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 7 – Prince, Michael Cera and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Prince
Age: 54
Occupation: Singer and Musician Extraordinaire
Known For: Dozens of hit singles and zillion-selling albums, starring in the movie ‘Purple Rain,’ playing so many instruments that some of them haven’t even been invented yet, working with countless other artists including Sheila E. and Chaka Khan, once changing his name to
This Day in History for June 7 – Graceland Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – Richard Henry Lee introduces a resolution proposing a Declaration of Independence (More info)
1892 – Homer Plessy is arrested for refusing to leave his seat in the “whites-only” car of a train, leading to the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson court case (More info)
Charlie Sheen Admits When He Was "Winning" He Was Actually Losing
As the world watched Charlie Sheen‘s nuclear meltdown in the days after he was canned from ‘Two and a Half Men‘ last year, a lot of people couldn’t help but find the irony in the word he used to describe his situation: “Winning!”
But hindsight being what it is, Sheen now reveals in an interview that he shares that feeling, saying he was “in total denial” during that dark time.
Is Sharing a Bed with a Partner Actually Good for You?
Sleeping in the same bed with a partner can sometimes be a pain, especially if one of you steals blankets or you can’t agree on how hot or cold the room should be.
But a growing body of research suggests sharing a bed can actually be good for your health.
Can a Pair of Glasses Trick You Into Eating Less? [VIDEO]
For years, many diet experts have advised using smaller plates for our food. By doing so, normal portions look bigger and thus fool us into thinking we’ve eaten more than we have.
Now a group of Japanese researchers have taken that idea one further — they’ve created goggles that make food look larger.
How Dumb Do You Have to Be to Rob a Little League Snack Bar? Ask These Guys
In the fairy tale ‘Hansel and Gretel,’ the brother-and-sister pair leave a trail of breadcrumbs behind to help them retrace their steps back home.
But apparently some California thieves weren’t familiar with the story — it was their own trail of food-related evidence that helped police find them.
‘Back-to-School Saturday’ Is the Newest Shopping Holiday — Dollars and Sense
You know about shopping holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but how about Back-to-School Saturday?
Cancer Cases Could Soar to an Unbelievable Rate by 2030
A study published this week revealed a sobering statistic: if worldwide population growth continues at its current pace, the number of cancer cases could rise 75% in the next two decades.
Historic British Home Can Be Yours for $4 Million — It’s Perfect If You Don’t Need This One Major Amenity
If you happen to have almost $4 million burning a hole in your pocket, you could own a piece of British history: Apethorpe Hall in Northamptonshire, England is for sale. And while the sprawling mansion with 48 rooms is fit for a king, it has one little drawback: there are no bathrooms.
This Day in History for June 2 – Queen Elizabeth Crowned and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1835 – P. T. Barnum and his circus start their first tour of the United States (More info)
1865 – The American Civil War ends (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 2 – Dana Carvey, Justin Long and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dana Carvey
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor, Writer and Comedian
Known For: Creating the iconic character the Church Lady while a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ his impressions of various political and entertainment figures, co-starring with Mike Meyers in the ‘Wayne’s World’ film franchise, and being included on Comedy Central’s lis
Did a Guard Really Watch a Woman Being Mugged and Do Nothing? [VIDEO]
A video that seemingly depicts a security guard in Malaysia standing by and doing nothing as a woman is mugged in broad daylight has drawn criticism from those who think he should’ve intervened. But all may not be as it seems.