Shauna Wright
Care for a Cup of Panda Poo Tea? That’ll Be $200, Please
Imagine seeing a guy in a panda suit promoting a new line of tea grown using the feces of the animal. Weird, right? Now imagine him charging $200 for every cup you drink.
How Did a Sneeze Cut Power to One Minnesota Town?
You’ve probably heard of power-walking and power-napping, but how about power-sneezing? More specifically, power outage sneezing.
Despite the Health Risks, Young Women Continue to Tan Indoors
Despite the well-known skin cancer risks associated with indoor tanning, a new study at a midwestern university showed 93 percent of the young women there used tanning beds within the past year, with a fifth doing so 50 times or more.
Wendy’s Surpasses Burger King in US Sales — Dollars and Sense
When it comes to burger chains, McDonald’s still reigns supreme — but new data shows Wendy’s has now overtaken Burger King for the runner-up spot in the US.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 20 – Spike Lee, Holly Hunter and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Spike Lee
Age: 55
Occupation: Director, Producer, Writer and Actor
Known For: Earning two Oscar nominations for helming controversial socio-political films like ‘Do the Right Thing,’ ‘Jungle Fever’ and ‘Malcolm X’ as well as documentaries including ‘When The Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts’ and ’4 Little Girls,’ sometimes lacking
This Day in History for March 20 – Lennon Marries Ono and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1852 – Harriet Beecher Stowe’s ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ is published (More info)
1854 – Members of the Whig Party splinter off into a new group they call the Republican Party (More info)
Daily Rewind: Paul Stanley, Vince Neil, Randy Rhoads + More
Today Paul Stanley dishes about new plans for Kiss, Vince Neil realizes a dream, and Johnny Depp talks smack about Alice Cooper.
Plus, we remember Randy Rhoads, Bruce Springsteen launches his ‘Wrecking Ball’ tour, and Dee Snider goes another week without calling Donald Trump the tool that he is.
What Are the Best US Beaches for Families?
Beach vacations often seem to be aimed at singles or couples — but if you have kids and still want a sandy summer trek, you might find a new list of the best US beaches for families pretty helpful.
Does a Bad Economy Lead to Happier Marriages? — Dollars and Sense
While a depressed economy may be bad for your job prospects, a new study finds it could actually be good for your marriage.
Is There Such a Thing as an ‘Obesity Gene’?
Having trouble losing weight? Well, it turns out that blaming your genes might actually be a legitimate excuse. Scientists discovered that a gene mutation can make people think they’re hungry even when they’re physically full.
This Day in History for March 19 – Nevada Legalizes Gambling and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1920 – The United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles for the second time (More info)
1931 – The Nevada legislature legalizes gambling in an attempt to lift the state out of the hard times caused by the Great Depression (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 19 – Glenn Close, Bruce Willis and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Glenn Close
Age: 65
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Being a six-time Oscar nominee for her roles in movies including ‘The Big Chill,’ ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ winning three Tonys for her work on Broadway, and her current role on the TV series ‘Damages’