Shauna Wright
Sorry, College Grads, But Working ‘Till You’re Old and Grey Is the New Fad
Medical advancements and healthier living mean many people have longer lifespans these days. That means lots of those older Americans are retiring later than in generations past. In fact, some analysts are calling 70 the new 70 in terms of retirement.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Are Divorcing After Five Years
Looks like the fairy tale is over: People is reporting that ‘Rock of Ages‘ star Tom Cruise, 49, and his wife of five years, actress Katie Holmes, 33, are calling it quits.
How Bad Are Your Smartphones and iPads Making Your Handwriting?
Many of us do a lot of typing on computers and smartphones, but when’s the last time you actually used your own handwriting to communicate? According to a new survey, it’s probably been a long time — and our scrawls are suffering because of it.
Take a Break! Study Reveals People Spend Too Much Time Working on Their Cell Phones
We already know the majority of us with jobs work more than the standard 40 hours per week. And one of the causes of those long hours could be in your hand right now: your cell phone.
Can a Math Formula Predict Box Office Success?
Putting a marquee name in a new movie is never a guarantee of success. But if a group of Japanese physicists are to be believed, there actually is a mathematical formula for predicting box office gold.
Kristen Stewart Is Hollywood’s Highest-Paid Actress
Those of us who’ve grown tired of seeing Kristen Stewart‘s mopey mug on the big screen seem to be in the minority. In fact, the 22-year-old star of the ‘Twilight‘ franchise is apparently so popular with the masses that she’s just topped Forbes list of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses.
What City Has Joined New York in the Quest to Ban Giant Sodas?
Looks like New York City is once again a trend-setter — its proposed ban on large sodas has made Cambridge, MA wonder whether it should follow suit.
Woman Bites Into Squid and Gets a Mouthful of Sperm
If you already think eating calamari — aka squid — is disgusting, we’re guessing the fact that biting into one could launch a whole mess of squid sperm into your mouth probably won’t help any.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 19 – Phylicia Rashad, Paula Abdul and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Phylicia Rashad
Age: 64
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her role as no-nonsense Clair Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ being the first African-American actress to win a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for ‘A Raisin in the Sun,’ and her former marriage to retired football star Ahmad Rashad
Paula Abdul
Age: 50
This Day in History for June 19 – US Abolishes Slavery and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1862 – Congress abolishes slavery in US territories, nullifying the Dred Scott Case (More info)
1910 – The first Father’s Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington (More info)
This Day in History for June 18 – Battle of Waterloo and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1812 – The War of 1812 begins when the US Congress declares war on the United Kingdom (More info)
1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte is defeated in the Battle of Waterloo, forcing him to abdicate the throne of France for the second and last time (More info)
This Day in History for June 17 – Lady Liberty Arrives and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1885 – The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor (More info)
1928 – Amelia Earhart embarks on the first trans-Atlantic flight by a woman (More info)