Shauna Wright
This Day in History for July 27 – Bugs Bunny Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1940 – Bugs Bunny makes his debut in the animated short ‘A Wild Hare’ (More info)
1974 – The House Judiciary Committee votes to impeach President Richard Nixon for obstruction of justice (More info)
Eagle Scouts Return Their Medals to Protest the Boy Scouts’ Anti-Gay Policy
Last week, the Boy Scouts of America reaffirmed its longstanding policy of banning gays from being scouts or scout leaders.
Now a number of straight men who’ve received the group’s highest honor — the ranking of Eagle Scout — are returning their medals in protest.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 26 – Mick Jagger, Sandra Bullock and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mick Jagger
Age: 69
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: More than 50 years as the lead singer of the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones, scores of classic rock hits including ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,’ ‘Honky Tonk Women,’ ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ and ‘Brown Sugar,’ his chicken-dance stage moves, and being allergic to monog
Could Taking Your Dog to Work Benefit Everyone in the Office? [POLL]
Want to lower your stress levels at the office? Take your dog to work. Research finds employees who do so not only experience less angst during the day, but their co-workers could benefit from Fido’s presence too.
Study Reveals Women Experience More Road Rage Than Men
A new study has found women are lazier than men.
Maybe they’re saving up their energy for when they get behind the wheel.
Penn State’s Campus Ice Cream Shop Will Keep Selling ‘Peachy Paterno’ Flavor
Thanks to the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno’s football legacy is now largely in tatters — last weekend, the university even removed a statue honoring him.
But if there’s one place you can still find his name, it’s at the campus ice cream shop.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 24 – Jennifer Lopez, Anna Paquin and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jennifer Lopez
Age: 43
Occupation: Singer and Actress
Known For: Hit songs like ‘Waiting for Tonight,’ ‘Jenny from the Block’ and ‘On the Floor,’ movie roles in ‘The Wedding Planner,’ ‘Maid in Manhattan’ and ‘Enough,’ recently quitting her gig as a judge on ‘American Idol,’ a former engagement to Ben Affleck, and a former marriage to
‘Macho’ Guys Don’t Like It One Bit When Women Outearn Them — Dollars and Sense
We recently learned women are now scoring higher than men on IQ tests, and that ladies currently make up the majority of primary breadwinners.
But new research shows that if there’s one group that isn’t pleased about all that, it’s macho guys.
What Are the Safest and Most Dangerous Cities for Drivers?
Lots of Americans eat well and exercise to ward off diseases like hypertension and cancer — but how’s your driving? Car crashes are among the leading causes of death in the US, and where you live could affect how much danger you’re in.
This Day in History for July 23 – Hale-Bopp Comet Discovered and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1926 – Fox Film buys the patents of the Movietone sound system for recording sound onto film (More info)
1967 – In Detroit, Mich., one of the worst riots in United States history begins on 12th Street in the predominantly African-American inner city, leaving 43 killed, 342 injured and 1,400 buildings burned (More info
Celebrity Birthdays for July 23 – Slash, Daniel Radcliffe and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Slash
Age: 47
Occupation: Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Tolerating Axl Rose during his long stint as Guns N’ Roses mop-haired, top-hatted guitarist, providing memorable riffs and solos in songs like ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine,’ ‘November Rain’ and ‘Welcome to the Jungle,’ and co-founding the supergroup Velvet Revolver
Hackers Swiftly Identify Disgruntled Lettuce-Stomping Burger King Employee
A disgruntled Burger King employee was quickly shown the door after posting a knees-down photo of himself standing in lettuce meant for sandwiches — and then having his identity outed by a group of crack internet sleuths.