Shauna Wright
![High Gas Prices Mean More Americans Use Public Transportation — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/subway.jpg?w=980&q=75)
High Gas Prices Mean More Americans Use Public Transportation — Dollars and Sense
While public transportation was the primary way Americans got around in the 1940s, the boom in car ownership eventually meant fewer people on subways and buses.
But thanks to high gas prices and an improving economy, that seems to be changing.
![New iPad App Lets You Play Video Games With Your Cat](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/catapp.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New iPad App Lets You Play Video Games With Your Cat
Cat toys sure have come a long way. Yarn and stuffed mice are still fun, but the more tech-savvy felines prefer getting their entertainment a whole new way: from an iPad. Cat food maker Friskies has released a new app called ‘You vs. Cat,’ billing it as the first dual-species tablet game to let humans play along with their feline friends.
![Celebrity Birthdays for March 13 – William H. Macy, Common and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/mar13.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 13 – William H. Macy, Common and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
William H. Macy
Age: 62
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in ‘Fargo,’ roles in other movies including ‘Boogie Nights,’ ‘Magnolia’ and ‘Seabiscuit,’ his current role on the Showtime series ‘Shameless,’ and his long marriage to actress Felicity Huffman
![This Day in History for March 13 – Uranus Discovered and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/uranus.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for March 13 – Uranus Discovered and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1781 – William Herschel discovers Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun (More info)
1865 – The Confederate States of America agree to the use of African-American troops (More info)
![Who Reads More Books – E-Reader Users or Book Owners?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/e-readers.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Who Reads More Books – E-Reader Users or Book Owners?
By now you’ve probably seen lots of people toting around e-readers like the Amazon Kindle. They let you carry thousands of books in a slim, lightweight device — but do the people who use them actually read more?
![‘Homeless Hotspots’ Ignite Heated Debate](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/homelesshotspot.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Homeless Hotspots’ Ignite Heated Debate
The annual SXSW interactive conference in Austin is sometimes plagued with snail-slow internet speeds (when you can connect at all). But this year it’s been a little easier to find a wifi hotspot: just look for a homeless person. Yes, homeless people are now being used as wifi spots.
![Brazilian Batman Is the Hero the World Needs](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/batman.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Brazilian Batman Is the Hero the World Needs
Criminals in Brazil don’t just have to watch out for the cops — now they need to check over their shoulders for Batman, too.
![George Washington McNugget Bidder Chickens Out](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/Chicken-mcnugget-George-Washington.jpg?w=980&q=75)
George Washington McNugget Bidder Chickens Out
The eBay auction for the Chicken McNugget that may or may not resemble George Washington finally concluded last week with a high bid of $8,100 — but the winner isn’t willing to part with the scratch.
![Could You Live on $2 a Day? Lots of Americans Do – Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/two-dollars.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Could You Live on $2 a Day? Lots of Americans Do – Dollars and Sense
There are a lot of celebrities that won’t get out of bed for less than a quarter of a million dollars, but a lot more Americans are surviving on much, much less.
![What Workers Are Most Likely to Fall Asleep On the Job?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/sleepy-driver.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Workers Are Most Likely to Fall Asleep On the Job?
If you have a desk job, nodding off at your keyboard could get you a lousy performance review. But if you’re a transportation worker, on-the-job grogginess could actually put people’s lives at risk.
![This Day in History for March 12 – Girl Scouts Founded and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/girlscouts.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for March 12 – Girl Scouts Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1912 – The Girl Guides — later renamed the Girl Scouts of the USA — are founded (More info)
1933 – Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the nation in the first of his “fireside chats” (More info)
![Celebrity Birthdays for March 12 – Liza Minnelli, James Taylor and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/mar12.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 12 – Liza Minnelli, James Taylor and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Liza Minnelli
Age: 66
Occupation: Actress and Singer
Known For: Winning a 1972 Oscar for her role as Sally Bowles in the film version of the musical ‘Cabaret,’ starring in other movies like ‘Arthur,’ being a four-time Tony Award recipient, and being the daughter of singer/actress Judy Garland