Shauna Wright
How Much Sleep Should You Get to Keep Your Memory Sharp?
We all know getting too little sleep isn’t good for us, but did you know getting too much shuteye can make your memory worse, too?
Celebrity Birthdays for July 18 – Nelson Mandela, Sir Richard Branson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Nelson Mandela
Age: 94
Occupation: South African Activist and Politician
Known For: His tireless anti-apartheid work, surviving 27 years in a brutal prison, being the first South African president elected in a fully representative democratic election, and receiving more than 250 awards over four decades including the Nobel Peace Prize
This Day in History for July 18 – ‘Mein Kampf’ Published and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
64 – A great fire begins that ultimately destroys most of Rome (More info)
1925 – Adolf Hitler publishes the first volume of his personal manifesto, ‘Mein Kampf’ (More info)
Want a Big Family? Swallow Your Pride and Be Nice to Your Mother-In-Law [POLL]
If you don’t get along well with your mother-in-law, you may wish she lived on the other side of the planet — but if you want a big family, be grateful she’s nearby.
A new study finds that married couples with a mother-in-law in close proximity have more babies.
Can Eating Lunch at Your Desk Actually Hurt Your Productivity?
These days, it’s not uncommon for employees to stay at their desks during their lunch hours and eat their midday meals while they continue to work. But is that really the best use of their time?
Who’s Smarter — Men or Women? [POLL]
For the past century, women haven’t done as well as men on IQ tests, lagging behind by as much as five points. But it seems all that has changed — the fairer sex is now getting higher scores than guys are.
Greatest Boss Ever Gives Workers $7,500 for Dream Vacations [VIDEO] — Dollars and Sense
Even though many American employees don’t use their vacation days, numerous studies have shown time off is actually good for productivity. So the owner of a Denver-based tech startup not only insists his workers take a vacation, he gives them $7,500 in travel money.
Would You Drink Malt-Flavored Mountain Dew? You’ll Soon Have Your Chance
Soda die-hards know if you want a kick of caffeine, Mountain Dew is the beverage of choice. And in some cities in the US, people will soon get to try out a malt-flavored version of the popular soft drink.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 17 – Phyllis Diller, David Hasselhoff and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Phyllis Diller
Age: 95
Occupation: Comedienne
Known For: Her cackling laugh and stage persona of an eccentrically dressed housewife who makes self-deprecating jokes about herself, her terrible cooking and a husband named “Fang,” and paving the way for other female comics such as Roseanne Barr and Joan Rivers
This Day in History for July 17 – Disneyland Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1762 – Catherine II becomes tsar of Russia upon the murder of Peter III (More info)
1898 – Spain surrenders to the United States at Santiago, Cuba, ending the Spanish-American War (More info)
Show Them the Money! Majority of Women Now Earn Most of the Household Income — Dollars and Sense
That age-old custom of men being the primary breadwinners may now officially be dead — a new study shows the majority of women now bring home most of the bacon.
This Day in History for July 16 – Apollo 11 Launches and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1790 – The District of Columbia is established as the capital of the United States (More info)
1969 – The first manned space mission to land on the Moon, Apollo 11, launches (More info)