Shauna Wright
![Most Americans Would Love to Have Their Own Robots to Help Around the House](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/robot.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Most Americans Would Love to Have Their Own Robots to Help Around the House
Full-time household help can be expensive — but how would you feel about having a domestic robot? According to a new survey, 68 percent of us would welcome the mechanical assistance.
![What Are the Least Common Jobs in America?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/chef.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Are the Least Common Jobs in America?
Standing out from the crowd doesn’t always require a booming voice or a wacky hairdo. Sometimes it can be as simple as what you do for a living.
![Celebrity Birthdays for January 31 – Portia de Rossi, Justin Timberlake and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/jan31.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 31 – Portia de Rossi, Justin Timberlake and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Portia de Rossi
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her roles as lawyer Nelle Porter on ‘Ally McBeal’ and Lindsay Bluth Fünke on the cult-favorite sitcom ‘Arrested Development,’ appearing in other shows like ‘Better Off Ted’ and ‘Nip/Tuck,’ and her marriage to comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres
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This Day in History for January 31 – Truman Announces H-Bomb Plans and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1606 – Guy Fawkes, a chief conspirator in a plot to blow up the British Parliament building, jumps to his death moments before his execution for treason (More info)
1747 – The first venereal disease clinic opens at London Lock Hospital (More info)
![Iowa Mom Gives Birth to 14-Pound Baby Boy [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/AsherStewardson.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Iowa Mom Gives Birth to 14-Pound Baby Boy [VIDEO]
In news that will likely make mothers everywhere wince in sympathetic pain, a 14-pound baby boy has been born in Des Moines, Iowa.
![FDA Gives Stamp of Approval to Weekly Diabetes Treatment](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/diabetes-e1327960171788.jpg?w=980&q=75)
FDA Gives Stamp of Approval to Weekly Diabetes Treatment
Some good news for sufferers of type 2 diabetes: the FDA has approved Bydureon, the first weekly treatment for the disease.
![Do You Lie When You Text?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/texting1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Do You Lie When You Text?
If you want a truthful answer to a question, don’t ask it via text message — recent research suggests people are more likely to lie when using the modern form of communication.
![Focus on Calories, Not Where They Come From](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/770060281.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Focus on Calories, Not Where They Come From
When it comes to dieting, we’ve all been bombarded with conflicting advice — some experts say to avoid fat, while others recommend limiting carbs. So who’s right?
According to a new comparison of several diets published Jan. 18 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, neither really matters, as long as you cut back on your overall calories.
![Study: Blood Pressure Should Be Taken in Both Arms](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/bloodpressure2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Study: Blood Pressure Should Be Taken in Both Arms
While blood pressure readings are typically done only in one arm, new research shows that differences in readings between a patient’s right and left arm could be a sign of vascular disease and a reveal a greater risk of dying from heart disease.
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Ultrasound Technology Could Be the New Frontier for Male Contraception
Birth control options for men are currently few — but that could be about to change. New research on rats indicates that ultrasound machinery could be used to kill off sperm-growing cells, thus making males temporarily infertile.
![Wanna Make Money? Write Positive Reviews for Products You Buy Online — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/thumbsup.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wanna Make Money? Write Positive Reviews for Products You Buy Online — Dollars and Sense
When people are shopping online, many rely on reviews written by previous buyers to help steer them in the right direction. But it seems some of those reviews may not be as honest as we think.
In fact, some product manufacturers are actually paying shoppers to write them — albeit in a roundabout way.
![NASA Wants to Hire You — No, Seriously](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/01/astronaut.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NASA Wants to Hire You — No, Seriously
Lots of little kids dream about becoming astronauts — and for some lucky grown-ups, those dreams could become a reality. NASA recently concluded an open call for civilians to apply for a spot in the next astronaut class.