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Be An Angel Day

CJ — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:40:44 +0000

Today, August 22, is national Be An Angel Day. What is an angel? Angels, in a variety of religions, are regarded as spirits. They are often depicted as messengers of God. The Hebrew and Greek words originally meant messenger, and depending on the context may refer either to a human messenger like a prophet or [...]

Woman Finds Lost Dog While Watching 'Today'

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:20:51 +0000

When you lose a pet, you typically look around your neighborhood, or the last place it was seen. But Ruth Torres didn’t even have to leave her living room to find her beloved Irish Wolfhound — who she hadn’t even realized was lost in the first place. What happened was Torres had lent her pup, [...]

Happy Barbershop Quartet Day

Debbie Ray — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:28:56 +0000

In addition to being Eight-Track Tape Day, today is also Barbershop Quartet Day! Check out these amazing and amusing a cappella tunes. Rebecca Black’s ‘Friday’, a Star Trek Parody and the ‘I Love Lucy’ classic. REBECCA BLACK’S ‘FRIDAY’ Star Trek Parody And the classic from ‘I Love Lucy’ And check out Lafayette’s favorite Barbershop Quartet, [...]

This Day in History for September 6 – Ripken Breaks Record and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:00:28 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1522 – The Victoria, the only surviving ship of Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition, returns to Spain, thus becoming the first ship to circumnavigate the globe (More info)

1901 – Anarchist Leon Czolgosz shoots and fatally wounds US President William McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York (More info)

Justin Bieber Mistaken for Child While Driving, Pulled Over by Cops [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:39:07 +0000

Justin Bieber’s youthful good looks helped make him a star. But, according to ‘Today,’ the teen phenom’s baby face nearly landed him in hot water in Miami.

On July 29, an undercover Florida cop mistook Bieber for a child and pulled him over during a traffic stop. Bieber was behind the wheel of a brand-new Rolls Royce convertible with singer Sean Kingston in the passenger seat.

Yikes! Snake Slithers Onto SUV Windshield While Family Drives Down Highway [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:37:38 +0000

A stowaway snake surprised a Tennessee family driving down a highway when it slithered from underneath the hood of their SUV, according to ‘Today.’

Rachel Fisher, her husband Tony and their three small children were traveling to Memphis as the snake crept onto the windshield and eventually made its way to a side view mirror.

Pole Dancing for Men Gaining Popularity in China [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:14:26 +0000

Pole dancing-as-exercise is no longer strictly for women. Recently, the fitness trend has begun popping up in gyms across Beijing, ‘Today‘ reports.

Gym owners say pole dancing is a great way to stay fit, and some Chinese men are embracing it as a way to build up abs, arms and upper-body strength.

This Day in History for June 21 – John Hinckley Verdict and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:00:32 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1788 – The US Constitution is ratified and goes into effect (More info)

1915 – The US Supreme Court hands down its decision in Guinn v. United States, striking down an Oklahoma law denying the right to vote to some citizens (More info)

Today in History 12/01/10

CJ — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:47:44 +0000

IS TODAY YOUR BIRTHDAY? Here’s what happened on your special day: 1824 The presidential election is turned over to the House of Representatives after a deadlock develops between John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William H. Crawford and Henry Clay. Adams ends up the winner. 1878 The first phone is installed in the White House. 1891 [...]

Today In History: Monday 11/15/2010

CJ — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:16:49 +0000

Today in history: Monday 11/15/10