Shauna Wright
![Celebrity Birthdays for October 20 – Tom Petty, Snoop Dogg and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/oct20.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for October 20 – Tom Petty, Snoop Dogg and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Petty
Age: 61
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Fronting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, performing with the Traveling Wilburys, selling more than 60 million albums, and numerous hit songs such as ‘Refugee,’ ‘The Waiting,’ and ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’
![This Day in History for October 20 – McCarthyism Hits Hollywood and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/HUAC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for October 20 – McCarthyism Hits Hollywood and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1944 – Two liquid gas tanks explode in Cleveland, Ohio, killing 130 people and leveling 30 city blocks (More info)
1944 – General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he declared “I shall return” (More info)
![Florida Woman Hit with Staggering $200,000 Cell Phone Bill](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/CelinaAarons.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Florida Woman Hit with Staggering $200,000 Cell Phone Bill
If you think your cell phone bill is high, you haven’t met Celina Aarons.
The Florida woman added a cell phone to her account for her mute and hearing-impaired brother, who didn’t know to turn off his data roaming when he was recently in Canada. Since his only form of communication with the phone is via text messages, those international data rates added up quickly — to the tune of over $200,000 i
![Bathroom Visits Limited for Some Students at Illinois High School](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/bathrooms.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bathroom Visits Limited for Some Students at Illinois High School
Students at Evergreen Park High School in Illinois may be well-advised to avoid excessive water intake — or find themselves with longer school days.
Some teachers there have implemented a policy of allowing each student only three bathroom visits during class each semester. Any subsequent visits require students to make up the class time later in the day.
![New Movie Releases: ‘Paranormal Activity 3,’ ‘Johnny English Reborn,’ ‘The Three Musketeers’](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/NewMovies101911.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Movie Releases: ‘Paranormal Activity 3,’ ‘Johnny English Reborn,’ ‘The Three Musketeers’
With two sequels and a remake, this weekend’s movie premieres may not appeal to fans of completely new material, but they should make those who enjoyed the originals very happy.
![Hair Stylists and Barbers Could Be Weapons in War Against Skin Cancer](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/hairsalon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Hair Stylists and Barbers Could Be Weapons in War Against Skin Cancer
A new study reveals hair stylists and barbers are excellent detectors of skin cancers on the scalp, neck and face, areas often difficult to see by others.
Two hundred stylists and barbers in Houston, TX were surveyed, and researchers found that although few of them had been formally trained to spot cancer, more than half had already found cancerous moles or lesions on clients.
![Parents Warned Against Using Bumper Pads in Cribs](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/cribbumper.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Parents Warned Against Using Bumper Pads in Cribs
In its latest guidelines for doctors, the American Academy of Pediatrics is advising against the usage of bumper pads in cribs, saying they may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.
![FCC and Wireless Providers Reach Agreement to Stop ‘Bill Shock’](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/cellbill1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
FCC and Wireless Providers Reach Agreement to Stop ‘Bill Shock’
After an almost two-year investigation, the Federal Communications Commission said Monday it had reached an agreement with most of the nation’s cell carriers that should protect consumers from “bill shock” — unexpected increases in a monthly wireless bill.
![Vietnamese Woman’s Face Ages 50 Years in Just a Few Days [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/SkinCondition-300x225.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vietnamese Woman’s Face Ages 50 Years in Just a Few Days [VIDEO]
Every woman of a certain age knows the horror of waking up to find a few new wrinkles, but Nguyen Thi Phuong lived a worse nightmare. This 23-year-old Vietnamese woman woke up one morning three years ago and looked 50 years older than she was.
The young woman was given medication for a seafood allergy that may have caused a reaction in which her skin aged decades in a matter of days.
![Toddler Suffering From Rare Disease Pica Will Eat Anything – Even Glass [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/NatalieHayhurst-300x225.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Toddler Suffering From Rare Disease Pica Will Eat Anything – Even Glass [VIDEO]
If you think your toddler eats everything in sight, you haven’t met Natalie Hayhurst.
The three-year-old is normal in many ways, but her appetite for non-edible items — a rare medical condition called Pica — is a real cause of concern.
![McDonald’s Rolls Out In-Store TV Programming](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/mcdonalds-2011-10-17.jpg?w=980&q=75)
McDonald’s Rolls Out In-Store TV Programming
While many McDonald’s customers opt for the drive-through, those who dine inside the fast-food restaurants may soon benefit from an original programming experience via the McDonald’s TV channel.
![What Are the 10 Best Places to Retire?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2011/10/seniorcouple.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Are the 10 Best Places to Retire?
When people retire, they often decide to pull up stakes and move to a new city. No longer bound by the restraints of employment offices or client locales, retirees may instead find themselves drawn to places with great weather, affordable housing or better amenities than where they currently live.
U.S. News used data from Onboard Informatics to ascertain 10 things people look for when they retire,