Shauna Wright
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.
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)
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
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)
How Is Your Health Affected by Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight saving time kicks in early Sunday morning, and doctors say grogginess from the lost hour of sleep isn’t the only concern — your heart health could be at risk, too.
This Day in History for March 9 – Barbie Introduced and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1841 – The US Supreme Court rules that captive Africans who had seized control of the ship carrying them had been taken into slavery illegally (More info)
1916 – Pancho Villa leads nearly 500 Mexican raiders in an attack against Columbus, New Mexico (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 9 – Juliette Binoche, Brittany Snow and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Juliette Binoche
Age: 48
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Oscar-winning role in ‘The English Patient,’ roles in other films including ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’ and ‘Chocolat,’ and her political activism in her native France
What the…?! Michigan Lottery Winner Remained on Food Stamps [VIDEO]
One would think that winning $1 million in a state lottery would automatically disqualify the recipient from getting food stamps. But one would be wrong.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 7 – Bryan Cranston, Wanda Sykes and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bryan Cranston
Age: 56
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing patriarch Hal in the sitcom ‘Malcolm in the Middle,’ winning three Emmys for his portrayal of Walter White in the drama ‘Breaking Bad,’ and roles in movies such as ‘That Thing You Do!,’ ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ and the upcoming ‘Rock of Ages’
This Day in History for March 7 – Bell Patents the Telephone and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1850 – Senator Daniel Webster gives his “Seventh of March” speech endorsing the Compromise of 1850 in order to prevent a possible civil war (More info)
1876 – Alexander Graham Bell is granted a patent for an invention he calls the telephone (More info)
How Long Will It Take to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt? — Dollars and Sense
Making minimum payments on your credit cards could cost you — big. And a new tool will show you just how much.