Shauna Wright
This Day in History for November 29 – Israel Formed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1929 – American explorer Richard Byrd and three companions become the first to fly over the South Pole (More info)
1947 – Despite strong Arab opposition, the United Nations votes for the partition of Palestine and the creation of an independent Jewish state (More info)
Can Singing Help Heal Depression, Improve Parkinson’s Conditions? — Health Check
Parkinson’s Disease is a frustrating and frightening medical condition, and treatment options are few. However, a group in Canterbury, England may have made a surprising discovery that could benefit not only them, but everyone else in the world – singing seems to make them feel better.
This Day in History for November 28 – First US Car Race and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1520 – Ferdinand Magellan reaches the Pacific Ocean with three ships, becoming the first European to sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific (More info)
1895 – Frank Duryea wins the first motor-car race in the United States (More info)
Royal, Bear and Happy Top the Most Popular Baby Name Predictions for 2012
Baby name site Nameberry.com released its predictions for 2012, and if you thought the noun trend — like naming kids after apples and other objets — was weird, just wait until you get a load of the hot new adjective fad.
Who Won ‘Dancing with the Stars’? [SPOILER, VIDEO]
We started out 10 weeks ago with 12 couples. A few shocking eliminations later, it was down to three: Rob Kardashian and Cheryl Burke, J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff, and Ricki Lake and Derek Hough.
So who took home the big prize of that shiny mirrorball trophy?
This Day in History for November 23 – Life Magazine Launches and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1889 – The first jukebox goes into operation at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco (More info)
1936 – The first issue of the pictorial magazine Life is published, featuring a cover photo of the Fort Peck Dam by Margaret Bourke-White (More info)
New Movie Releases: ‘Arthur Christmas,’ ‘Hugo’ and ‘The Muppets’
New movies usually open on Fridays, but since the Thanksgiving holiday means many people will have had enough of socializing with their relatives long before then, you’ll be able to sneak out as early as Wednesday to check out this week’s new offerings.
5 Things You Shouldn’t Buy on Black Friday
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Savvy buyers know Black Friday can be one of the best days of the year to find terrific bargains, but not all items are such great deals. In order to better your experience on that infamous shopping day, here are some things you may want to avoid purchasing, along with when you may be able to score the best deals on them
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This Day in History for November 22 – President Kennedy Assassinated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1718 – Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, is killed off the coast of North Carolina (More info)
1943 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Chinese leader Chiang Kai-Shek meet in Cairo, Egypt to discuss ways to defeat Japan (More info)
Mila Kunis Stands by Her Date at the Marine Corps Ball [PICTURE]
Her pal and ‘Friends with Benefits’ co-star Justin Timberlake already fulfilled his promise to attend a Marine Ball — and this weekend, it was Mila Kunis’ turn.
While stationed in Afghanistan this summer, Marine Sgt. Scott Moore sparked the “ask a celeb out via YouTube” craze when he requested the pleasure of the beauty’s company at his upcoming fete. She accepted, so on Friday night he escorted h
PETA Targets City of Turkey for a Vegan-Friendly Name Change [VIDEO]
The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, does some good work, but it’s the organization’s more absurd stunts that often make headlines — and this one is a prime example.
Citing the suffering of turkeys during the Thanksgiving season, PETA sent a letter to the mayor of Turkey, Texas and asked him to change the town’s name to the tofu-based meat alte
Weekend Box Office: ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1′ Takes a Bite Out of First Place
In news that will likely surprise exactly no one, ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1′ glittered and gored its way to a spectacular $139.5 million premiere this weekend, giving the latest film in the popular franchise the fifth-largest domestic opening in history.