Shauna Wright
How Dangerous Is It to Use Your Cellphone While Walking?
We’ve all been warned about the dangers of using our cell phones while driving. But did you know phone usage when you’re simply walking can make you accident-prone, too?
When Is The Cheapest Time to Book a Flight? — Dollars and Sense
If you’re starting to plan your summer vacation, you may think buying your plane tickets months ahead of time is a cost-saving move. But according to a new study, that may not necessarily be true.
You Won’t Believe How Much Americans Spend on Coffee and Lunch Each Year
A new survey of Americans’ workplace spending habits shows we’re dropping an awful lot on incidentals like coffee and restaurant lunches every year — $3,000 per person, on average.
Obama Wants Wealthy to Pay More Taxes, Fires at Critics in State of the Union Speech [VIDEO]
President Obama proposed a range of policy initiatives during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, including a call for Congress to shift a heavier tax burden onto the very wealthiest earners and provide financial incentives to domestic manufacturers and energy producers.
5 Hit TV Shows That Premiered After the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is usually the highest-rated single television broadcast of the year — so the program that airs right afterwards typically follows suit and rides the game’s coattails to big ratings.
Narcissism Could Be Hazardous to Your Health
Narcissists tend to be unpopular, for sure. And if researchers are to be believed, men with an overly-inflated sense of self could have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, too.
Disgusted? It’s for Your Own Good
The emotion of disgust may be unpleasant, but scientists think it has a real practical purpose in protecting us from harm.
Can You Ward Off Alzheimer’s By Playing Games?
Researchers have found a link between “brain-stimulating activities” and levels of the protein thought to cause Alzheimer’s disease.
Effects of Magic Mushrooms May Lead to New Anti-Depressants
Back in the psychedelic era of the 1960s, many said magic mushrooms could “expand your mind.” But scientists these days say the exact opposite is true — and those findings may lead to new drugs used to treat depression.
Celebrity Birthdays for January 25 – Alicia Keys, Michael Trevino and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Alicia Keys
Age: 31
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Selling 30 million albums worldwide, winning a boatload of Grammys, charting singles like ‘Fallin’,’ ‘A Woman’s Worth,’ ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ and ‘No One,’ and her marriage to producer Swizz Beatz
This Day in History for January 25 – First Winter Olympics and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1915 – Alexander Graham Bell inaugurates US transcontinental telephone service, speaking from New York to Thomas Watson in San Francisco (More info)
1924 – The French Alps hosts the first Winter Olympics games (More info)
Your Smartphone May Someday Diagnose Diseases
Soon you’ll likely turn to your smart phone for medical tests instead of the hospital. Scientist in Korea are in the process of developing an app to do medical tests.