Shauna Wright
Nasty Norovirus Sickens 500 Passengers on Carnival Cruise Ships
In yet another blow to the cruise industry — and Carnival Cruises in particular — nearly 500 people contracted norovirus on board two of the company’s Florida-based Princess Cruises ships last week.
Ohio Woman Discovers That Dialing the Wrong Number Can Save Lives [VIDEO]
Dialing a wrong number isn’t usually a big deal, but for one woman in Ohio, it may very well have been. In fact, the call is probably the reason she’s still alive and well.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 6 – Tom Brokaw, Axl Rose and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Brokaw
Age: 72
Occupation: Television Journalist and Author
Known For: Being the anchor and managing editor of ‘NBC Nightly News’ from 1982 to 2004, writing ‘The Greatest Generation’ and other books, receiving countless awards and honors, and currently serving as a Special Correspondent for NBC News
This Day in History for February 6 – Monopoly Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1935 – The popular board game Monopoly goes on sale (More info)
1952 – Upon the death of her father, George VI, Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen Elizabeth II (More info)
Weekend Box Office – ‘Chronicle’ Scares Up a First-Place Win
The supernaturally-powered boys in ‘Chronicle‘ proved they had one more trick up their sleeves: coming in first at the box office. The film sold $22 million in tickets to take the top spot this weekend.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 5 – Hank Aaron, Laura Linney and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Hank Aaron
Age: 78
Occupation: Baseball Legend
Known For: Helping to break the color barrier in baseball, breaking the career home run record set by Babe Ruth, being the only player in history to hit 30 or more home runs in a season at least 15 times, holding a slew of other MLB records, and being widely considered one of the greatest
This Day in History for February 5 – United Artists Launched and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1917 – The Congress of the United States passes the Immigration Act of 1917, which restricted Asian immigration, over President Woodrow Wilson’s veto (More info)
1919 – Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin and D.W. Griffith launch United Artists (More info)
Roseanne Barr Is Running for President — Wait, What?
People who aren’t happy with the current presidential candidates may soon have another choice: Roseanne Barr. The actress and comedian said Thursday she’s running for the Green Party’s nomination.
And she’s not joking.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 4 – Alice Cooper, Gavin DeGraw and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Alice Cooper
Age: 64
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: His macabre stage shows featuring guillotines, electric chairs and fake blood, his hits ‘Eighteen,’ ‘School’s Out’ and ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy,’ his love of golf, and his social and witty persona offstage
This Day in History for February 4 – Facebook Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1789 – George Washington is unanimously elected as the first President of the United States by the U.S. Electoral College (More info)
1941 – The United Service Organization, or USO, is created to entertain American troops (More info)
Blood Test for Depression in the Works
It may eventually be possible to diagnose depression with a simple blood test, according to a new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
Can Smoking Cause Psoriasis?
If you’re a smoker, here’s another reason to quit: a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis.