Shauna Wright
This Day in History for January 24 – Apple Macintosh Released and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1848 – James W. Marshall finds gold at Sutter’s Mill near Sacramento, triggering the California Gold Rush (More info)
1908 – In England, Robert Baden-Powell organizes the first Boy Scout troop (More info)
Can Using Facebook Make You Sad?
Many people use social media sites to relax and unwind from the stresses of the day, but a new study indicates Facebook in particular might actually make us feel worse.
Best Man Donates Life-Saving Kidney to His Pal’s Bride
Usually a best man’s duties are limited to throwing the bachelor party and getting the groom to the ceremony on time. But one British guy went above-and-beyond by donating one of his kidneys to the bride.
Is Your Office Making You Sick?
You may think staying indoors would be better for your lungs, but a new study finds Americans face the bulk of our health risks not from smoggy outside air — but from potentially toxic substances in our office air.
What Are the Happiest and Unhappiest Cities in Which to Work?
If you work in Miami, congratulations! According to a recent survey by online employment advice forum CareerBliss, you earn a living in the happiest American city in which to work.
10 Children’s Questions That Parents Fear the Most
Even educated parents sometimes find themselves stumped when their young children ask math and science questions — and now a British survey has ranked the 10 queries most feared by moms and dads.
Well, Heidi and Seal? Is the Coolest Celeb Couple Heading for Divorce? [PHOTOS]
Heidi Klum and Seal may or may not be headed for splitsville — it just depends on which site you read.
In a story citing the standard “sources with direct knowledge,” TMZ reports the Victoria’s Secret model and ‘Project Runway’ host will file papers to end her six-year marriage to the Grammy-winning singer sometime next week.
This Day in History for January 17 – Chevy Corvette Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1929 – Popeye the Sailor Man, a cartoon character created by Elzie Segar, first appears in the Thimble Theatre comic strip (More info)
1950 – In what would come to be called the Great Brinks Robbery, thieves steal more than $2 million from an armored car in Boston (More info)
Weekend Box Office – ‘Contraband’ Makes a Stealthy First-Place Debut
Proving action movies are still box office catnip, Mark Wahlberg’s ‘Contraband‘ had a $24 million debut, making it the most popular flick at theaters this weekend.
Target Ad Draws Praise for Featuring Young Boy With Down Syndrome [PHOTO]
Rick Smith, whose site ‘Noah’s Dad’ is about his son with Down syndrome, is singing the praises of big-box retailer Target, which recently included a 6-year-old boy with the chromosomal condition in one of its ads.
To Learn More, Don’t Study Harder — Take a Nap
While dreams are still largely a mystery, some scientists now believe they may actually help us learn.
Buying a House? Your Parents Might Want to Help
People buying a house who can’t get a loan the traditional way are sometimes tapping a less conventional source: their parents.