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This Day in History for November 21 – J.R.’s Shooter Revealed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1920 – In Dublin, 31 people are killed in what became known as “Bloody Sunday” (More info)
1922 – Rebecca Latimer Felton of Georgia takes the oath of office, becoming the first female United States Senator (More info)
Have an Off-Beat Thanksgiving Dinner with These 10 Food Items
While many Thanksgiving tables will be laden with turkey, stuffing and other more traditional fare, there's no rule that says you have to blend in with the crowd. In fact, doing something a little different could make you the most popular chef in your social circle — so don't be afraid to branch out.
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He’s Back! Ricky Gervais to Return as Golden Globes Host
At last year’s Golden Globe Awards, host Ricky Gervais found himself wiped off more than one celebrity holiday card list after making several pointed, caustic — and come on, admit it, hilarious — barbs at the stars’ expense. Afterwards, many Tinseltown insiders said he’d never be invited back to emcee the event. They were wrong.
Why We Eat What We Eat – Stories Behind Traditional Thanksgiving Foods
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If you're like most Americans, your Thanksgiving dinner table will include at least a few basic items — turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and the like. But have you ever thought about why we eat those foods on Thanksgiving? Or, for that
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Is a Movie About the Casey Anthony Trial in the Works?
Casey Anthony, the Florida woman acquitted of killing her toddler daughter earlier this year, has repelled book publishers and movie studios who feel it would be tasteless to pay for her story — but that doesn’t mean the whole case is off-limits.
New Movie Releases: ‘Happy Feet Two,’ ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1′
Whether your thing is animated penguins who sing and dance or gothic love stories involving vampires and werewolves, both of the new movies in wide release this weekend have been much hyped and hotly anticipated.
This Day in History for November 17 – Suez Canal Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1869 – The Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, opens in Egypt (More info)
1968 – Viewers of the Raiders–Jets football game are denied the opportunity to watch its exciting finish when NBC broadcasts the movie ‘Heidi’ instead, prompting changes to sports broadcasting in the US (More info)
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Smarter Kids May Be Experimenting More with Drugs — Health Check
A new study of 8,000 kids published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health finds those who had high IQs were more likely to use certain illicit drugs as they aged. Smarter girls in particular may tend to experiment with marijuana, cocaine, and other illicit drugs later on.
This Day in History for November 16 – Federal Reserve Bank Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1907 – Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory collectively enter the United States as Oklahoma, the 46th state (More info)
1914 – The Federal Reserve Bank of the United States officially opens (More info)
Excited About Midnight Black Friday Sales? Well, Workers Aren’t
This year, stores like Target, Macy’s and Kohls plan on beginning their Black Friday sales at midnight on Thanksgiving in order to claim a piece of the retail pie. While this may be beneficial for the company and customers, the workers seem to be getting the short end of the stick.
Target employees in particular are not happy about the change, with one even starting an online petition called ‘Tell
This Day in History for November 15 – Jefferson Memorial Cornerstone Laid and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1777 – After 16 months of debate, the Continental Congress approves the Articles of Confederation (More info)
1867 – The first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City (More info)
Online Courses for Elementary and High School Students?
In an effort to accommodate students with varying levels of advancement and in reaction to state budgetary cuts, at least 30 states in the US now let elementary and high school students take all their courses online.
According to Evergreen Education Group, a consulting firm that works with online schools, an estimated 250,000 students nationwide are enrolled in full-time virtual schools, a 40 perc