Shauna Wright
Do Happier People Have Healthier Hearts?
That old Bobby McFerrin song, ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy,’ wasn’t just a cheerful little ditty — turns out it might have been good medical advice, too..
What Ingredient Is Making Fast Food Taste Different in the US Than in Other Countries?
Foods in foreign lands are often different than what US residents typically eat, but even the fare at decidedly American chains like McDonald’s or Burger King may not taste the same — and now a new study reveals why.
This Day in History for April 17 – Ford Mustang Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1397 – Geoffrey Chaucer tells the ‘Canterbury Tales’ for the first time at the court of Richard II (More info)
1961 – A group of CIA financed and trained Cuban exiles lands at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba with the aim of ousting Fidel Castro (More info)
Are Nice People Born That Way?
Are kindness and generosity learned behaviors, or are they genetic?
A new study says it could be a little of both, largely dependent on how we view the world.
Which Cars Are Cheaters Most Likely to Drive?
If you want your spouse to be faithful, don’t let him or her drive Toyotas or Hondas. That’s according to a survey done by infidelity site AshleyMadison.com, whose tagline is “life is short, have an affair.”
Celebrity Birthdays for April 13 – Al Green, Max Weinberg and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Al Green
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Pioneering modern soul music with classic songs like ‘I’m Still In Love With You,’ ‘Love and Happiness’ and ‘Let’s Stay Together,’ a tragic 1974 incident with a girlfriend that caused him to turn to become a minister and found a church in Memphis, and being ranked among Rol
This Day in History for April 13 – Apollo 13 Disaster and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1870 – The New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art, commonly called the Met, is founded (More info)
1943 – The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated in Washington, DC, on the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth (More info)
What’s the Best Way to Lose Weight?
Thinking of trying the latest fad diet or trendy supplements to lose weight? Don’t bother. A new study finds what most of us already knew: those things almost never work in the long term.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Week 4 Elimination — Who Went Home? [SPOILER, VIDEOS]
Rock Week continued on Tuesday’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ elimination, when Kiss did yet another live performance and one contestant hung up their dancing shoes for good.
Whose bare feet pitter-pattered out of the ballroom?
Celebrity Birthdays for April 11 – Joel Grey, Joss Stone and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joel Grey
Age: 80
Occupation: Actor, Dancer and Singer
Known For: His Tony and Oscar Awards for playing the Master of Ceremonies in both the stage and film versions of ‘Cabaret,’ originating the role of the Wizard in the hit musical ‘Wicked,’ and being the father of ‘Dirty Dancing’ actress Jennifer Grey
This Day in History for April 11 – Idi Amin Deposed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1814 – Napoleon Bonaparte abdicates his throne and is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba (More info)
1945 – American forces liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (More info)
Rick Santorum Ends His Bid for the GOP Presidential Nomination [VIDEO]
In a move that all but assures Mitt Romney will become the GOP nominee for president, fellow candidate Rick Santorum decided Monday to drop out of the race.