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What Teeny Tiny US Town Just Sold for $900,000? [VIDEO] — Dollars and Sense
In ‘Titanic,’ Leonardo DiCaprio famously declared, “I’m king of the world!” And while it may not be quite as grand, two Vietnamese buyers are now kings — or at least owners — of the smallest town in the US after buying it this week for $900,000.
Why Is European Airline Ryanair Asking Flight Attendants to Lose Weight?
European budget airline Ryanair has vowed to avoid the fuel surcharges many of its competitors are now passing on to passengers, so it’s instituted a variety of measures to reduce the gas required for each trip. Among them? Asking flight attendants to lose weight.
Are Athletes Better Thinkers Than the Rest of Us?
It turns out elite athletes aren’t just physically gifted — they may also have a special set of mental capabilities that allows them to achieve greatness, too.
Steven Tyler Casts a ‘Nay’ on ‘American Idol’
Thursdays are elimination nights on ‘American Idol,’ when someone is buried alive and forced to scratch their way to the surface for their very survival. Or, you know, something. Let’s watch Steven Tyler grab a shovel.
Celebrity Birthdays for April 6 – Merle Haggard, Paul Rudd and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Merle Haggard
Age: 75
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Creating country’s Bakersfield Sound along with his band the Strangers and Buck Owens, being part of the “outlaw country” movement, scores of No. 1 hits like ‘Okie from Muskogee,’ ‘I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink’ and ‘Natural High,’ and influencing cou
This Day in History for April 6 – First Modern Olympics and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1830 – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is organized by Joseph Smith, Jr. and others (More info)
1896 – The first modern Olympic Games are held in Athens, Greece (More info)
Daily Rewind: Bob Dylan, Steven Tyler, Jim Marshall + More
Today Meat Loaf serves up some tour dates, Steven Tyler ironically can’t remember the Decade of Excess, Bob Dylan goes into the movie business, and in today’s attempt to capture a Pulitzer, we look at a urinal that lets you play guitar while you pee.
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Celebrity Birthdays for April 5 – Colin Powell, Pharrell Williams and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Colin Powell
Age: 75
Occupation: Retired Statesman and Army General
Known For: Serving as National Security Advisor, Commander of the US Army Forces Command and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, being the 65th United States Secretary of State and the first African-American to hold the position, and going against the GOP establ
This Day in History for April 5 – Kurt Cobain Commits Suicide and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1792 – President George Washington casts the first presidential veto (More info)
1922 – The American Birth Control League, forerunner of Planned Parenthood, is incorporated (More info)
Is the World Running Out of Chocolate?
In news that could make parents hoard their kids’ Easter candy for themselves, experts say that in the coming years, the world could very well run out of chocolate.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Week 3 Elimination – Who Went Home? [SPOILER, VIDEO]
After Monday night’s emotional performances during which the dancers did tributes to memorable periods in their lives, it seems almost cruel to cut someone — but the merciless ax of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ must fall.
Whose head rolled across the ballroom, never to cha-cha again?
This Day in History for April 4 – MLK Assassinated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1818 – The US Congress adopts a flag with 13 red and white stripes and one star for each state (More info)
1841 – President William Henry Harrison dies from pneumonia just one month after his inauguration (More info)