Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for August 16 – Madonna, Steve Carell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Madonna
Age: 54
Occupation: Singer, “Actress” and Attention-Hog
Known For: Being the world’s top-selling female recording artist of all time, dozens of hit singles you no doubt know by heart, her controversial personal life, and recent stage antics that have served only to make her reek of desperation
This Day in History for August 16 – Elvis Presley Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1858 – President James Buchanan inaugurates the new transatlantic telegraph cable by exchanging greetings with Queen Victoria of the UK (More info)
1896 – Gold is discovered in a tributary of the Klondike River in Canada, setting off the Klondike Gold Rush (More info)
This Day in History for August 15 – Woodstock Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1824 – Freed American slaves found Liberia (More info)
1914 – The Panama Canal opens to traffic (More info)
99-Year-Old Woman Denied Credit Card Because of Her Age
Being denied credit is never fun, and for one 99-year-old woman, it was especially disheartening. She was turned down for a store credit card because of her age — but as it turns out, it was all a big misunderstanding.
Colorado Man Takes Thousands of Denver Residents to the Movies
After the horrific shooting at a Colorado premiere of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ on July 20th, some people were understandably skittish about going to the movies. But one man actually did something about it.
Can Music Make You More Productive at Work?
Having trouble getting things done at work or staying focused on the task at hand? Fire up your iPod.
College Causes Controversy By Banning Pork — Why’d They Do It?
If you’re a student who’s investigating colleges and you’re also a big fan of bacon and sausage, you can go ahead and mark Paul Quinn College off your list — the school has just banned all pork products from its campus.
Police Officer Killed After Shooting Near Campus of Texas A&M [VIDEO]
Three people are dead and four more were wounded after a gunman opened fire from inside his home near the campus of Texas A&M university.
Amazing New Wristband Technology Could Keep You from Getting Skin Cancer
During the barbecues and pool parties of summer, many people lose track of how much sun exposure they’ve had — and wind up with a nasty burn.
New technology in the form of a wristband could change that, and lower the rates of skin cancer along the way.
Phallus Museum in Iceland Pays Tribute to the Male Form
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Gee, I sure wish there was a big museum dedicated to man parts”? Probably not, but if you have, you’re in luck — because the Icelandic Phallological Museum was custom-made just for you.
Which US Cities Are Rapidly Getting Smarter?
Conventional wisdom has long held that smart people go where other smart people are — intellectual hubs like San Francisco and New York City, for example.
But a new list of cities with the fastest growth in their college-educated populations revealed the reality lately has been far different.
Are Gas Prices On Their Way Back Down? — Dollars and Sense
Gas prices have taken a wild ride this year — first we were told to expect record-breaking fuel costs, and then analysts backed down from that prediction.
Since then, prices have see-sawed back and forth, and now experts expect them to drop again.