Shauna Wright
Who’s Happier: Married Men or Single Men?
Married men may sometimes look at the freedoms enjoyed by their single buddies with envy, but a new study shows that guys who’ve tied the knot are actually happier overall.
‘Dancing with the Stars: All Stars’ Lineup Announced
A couple months ago, ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ announced an upcoming all-star season in which they’d bring back contestants from years past to compete for ultimate bragging rights (and, we assume, a moon-sized mirrorball trophy). Now we know who those celeb dancers will be.
This Day in History for July 22 – John Dillinger Killed and More
1933 – Wiley Post becomes the first person to fly solo around the world, traveling 15,596 miles in seven days, 18 hours and 45 minutes (More info)
1934 – Outside Chicago’s Biograph Theater, “Public Enemy No. 1″ — John Dillinger — is killed by FBI agents (More info)
This Day in History for July 21 – Battle of Bull Run and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1861 – Confederate forces win at Bull Run in the first major battle of the Civil War (More info)
1865 – In the market square of Springfield, Missouri, Wild Bill Hickok shoots and kills Davis Tutt in what is regarded as the first western showdown (More info)
This Day in History for July 19 – First Women’s Rights Convention and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1692 – Five women are hanged for witchcraft in Salem, Mass. (More info)
1848 – The first women’s rights convention, called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia C. Mott, was held in Seneca Falls, N.Y. (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 18 – Nelson Mandela, Sir Richard Branson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Nelson Mandela
Age: 94
Occupation: South African Activist and Politician
Known For: His tireless anti-apartheid work, surviving 27 years in a brutal prison, being the first South African president elected in a fully representative democratic election, and receiving more than 250 awards over four decades including the Nobel Peace Prize
Study Finds Americans Have Way Too Much Stuff
Fans of HGTV’s popular show ‘House Hunters’ know that one of the most common things people look for when purchasing a new home is more storage space — bigger closets, bigger garages, bigger basements.
And according to a recent study, it’s no wonder: we’re drowning in our own clutter.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 17 – Phyllis Diller, David Hasselhoff and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Phyllis Diller
Age: 95
Occupation: Comedienne
Known For: Her cackling laugh and stage persona of an eccentrically dressed housewife who makes self-deprecating jokes about herself, her terrible cooking and a husband named “Fang,” and paving the way for other female comics such as Roseanne Barr and Joan Rivers
Want a Big Family? Swallow Your Pride and Be Nice to Your Mother-In-Law [POLL]
If you don’t get along well with your mother-in-law, you may wish she lived on the other side of the planet — but if you want a big family, be grateful she’s nearby.
A new study finds that married couples with a mother-in-law in close proximity have more babies.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 16 – Michael Flatley, Will Ferrell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Michael Flatley
Age: 54
Occupation: Dancer, Choreographer and Pop Culture Punchline
Known For: The popular but much-parodied Irish dance shows ‘Riverdance’ and ‘Lord of the Dance,’ having his legs insured for $40 million, and just generally thinking he’s pretty darned special
Celebrity Birthdays for July 10 – Sofia Vergara, Jessica Simpson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sofia Vergara
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Starring on the TV series ‘Modern Family,’ being the first Latina spokesmodel for CoverGirl Cosmetics, appearing in movies including ‘Madea Goes to Jail,’ ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘The Three Stooges,’ and having a body both men and women would die for
This Day in History for July 9 – President Zachary Taylor Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1850 – Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the U.S., dies of cholera after only 16 months in office (More info)
1868 – The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African-Americans full citizenship and all persons in the United States due process of law (More info)