Shauna Wright
Discovery Is Leaving ‘Man vs. Wild’ Host Bear Grylls to Fend for Himself
If you’re a fan of ‘Man vs. Wild’ host Bear Grylls, enjoy him while you can — the Discovery channel has announced it’ll no longer be doing business with the adventurer.
Town Votes to Keep Street Named ‘Katie’s Crotch’
Streets are often named after notable people, so one can only imagine how exactly New Portland, Maine residents came up with the name Katie’s Crotch Road.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 14 – Quincy Jones, Billy Crystal and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Quincy Jones
Age: 79
Occupation: Producer, Arranger and Conductor
Known For: Being one of the most successful producers in history with a record 79 Grammy Award nominations and 27 wins for albums like Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and singles like ‘We Are the World,’ earning seven Oscar nominations for various film scores and songs, an
This Day in History for March 14 – JFK Moved to Arlington and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1794 – Eli Whitney is granted a patent for the cotton gin (More info)
1950 – The FBI’s institutes the ‘Ten Most Wanted’ list in an effort to spotlight dangerous fugitives (More info)
How Are Young People Dealing With Unemployment?
The dismal state of the economy has been rough on everyone, but perhaps no more so than on those between 16 and 29. Whereas the US unemployment rate currently stands at 8.3 percent, more than half of young people under 30 are out of work.
Want to Live Longer? Go Easy on the Steak
All those smug vegetarians now have something else to brag about: new research says they’ll live longer than meat-eaters.
‘KONY 2012′ Is Now History’s Most Viral Video
Have you seen the ‘Kony 2012′? If not, you may be one of the few — the haunting short film just became the most viral video in history.
Prepare for the Undead Apocalypse at Zombie Boot Camp
Now that you’ve brushed up on your zombie knowledge and outrun a few of the undead on an obstacle course, you may think you’re ready for the impending “Zombie Apocalypse.” But for those who aren’t so sure, we may have the answer: zombie boot camp.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 13 – William H. Macy, Common and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
William H. Macy
Age: 62
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in ‘Fargo,’ roles in other movies including ‘Boogie Nights,’ ‘Magnolia’ and ‘Seabiscuit,’ his current role on the Showtime series ‘Shameless,’ and his long marriage to actress Felicity Huffman
This Day in History for March 13 – Uranus Discovered and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1781 – William Herschel discovers Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun (More info)
1865 – The Confederate States of America agree to the use of African-American troops (More info)
This Day in History for March 12 – Girl Scouts Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1912 – The Girl Guides — later renamed the Girl Scouts of the USA — are founded (More info)
1933 – Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the nation in the first of his “fireside chats” (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 12 – Liza Minnelli, James Taylor and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Liza Minnelli
Age: 66
Occupation: Actress and Singer
Known For: Winning a 1972 Oscar for her role as Sally Bowles in the film version of the musical ‘Cabaret,’ starring in other movies like ‘Arthur,’ being a four-time Tony Award recipient, and being the daughter of singer/actress Judy Garland