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Tom Cruise Tops Forbes’ List of the Highest Paid Actors in Hollywood
Tom Cruise may have lost his wife, but one thing he hasn’t lost is his ability to make money — serious money. In fact, he’s just topped Forbes‘ annual list of Hollywood’s highest paid actors.
This Day in History for July 5 – The Bikini Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1865 – The Salvation Army is founded in London (More info)
1937 – The luncheon meat SPAM is introduced by the Hormel Foods Corporation (More info)
‘Drinking and Driving Is Not Cool’ Say Talking Urinal Cakes
If you’re in a bar in Michigan in the next few days and step into the men’s room to answer the call of nature, don’t be surprised if the urinal talks to you.
No, not because you’ve had one too many (unless you have), but because you’re peeing on one of the talking urinal-deodorizer cakes being put in place to remind you not to drink and drive.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 5 – Huey Lewis, Edie Falco and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Huey Lewis
Age: 62
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Fronting Huey Lewis and the News, which had a string of hits in the 1980s such as ‘I Want a New Drug,’ ‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ and ‘The Power of Love,’ and famously suing Ray Parker, Jr. over similarities between ‘I Want a New Drug’ and Parker’s namesake th
Getting Headaches After Sex? Don’t Worry, You’re Not Doing It Wrong
So there you are, having sex or watching porn (oh, don’t act like you never do) when suddenly you’re hit with a blinding headache. What gives?
‘Miss Holocaust Survivor’ Pageant Stirs Intense Controversy [VIDEO]
Last Thursday, the Israeli city of Haifa played host to a most unusual beauty pageant. For one thing, all the finalists were over 70. And for another, they were all Holocaust survivors.
Can Sunscreen Be Considered a Drug?
Last week, a mom in Tacoma, WA. went public after her fair-skinned young daughters came home from an all-day field trip badly sunburned because teachers weren’t allowed to provide them with sunscreen.
Now the policies that led to the incident are being re-examined.
Study Reveals Drinking Coffee Can Lower Your Chances of Skin Cancer
Want to avoid skin cancer? Have another cup of joe. A new study finds coffee guzzlers are less likely to develop the most common type of the disease.
This Day in History for July 3 – Battle of Gettysburg Ends and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett’s Charge (More info)
1884 – Dow Jones and Company publishes its first stock average (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 3 – Montel Williams, Tom Cruise and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Montel Williams
Age: 56
Occupation: Talk Show Host and Activist
Known For: Helming the tabloid-esque syndicated TV series ‘The Montel Williams Show,’ his work with the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, and founding the non-profit MS Foundation after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the late 1990s
Sorry, College Grads, But Working ‘Till You’re Old and Grey Is the New Fad
Medical advancements and healthier living mean many people have longer lifespans these days. That means lots of those older Americans are retiring later than in generations past. In fact, some analysts are calling 70 the new 70 in terms of retirement.
Are You an Online Shopper? Here’s Why You Might Want to Head Back to the Store
Mobile devices have been a boon to shoppers looking to get the best deals they can, but a practice called “showrooming” — in which consumers check out items at brick-and-mortar stores before buying them for less online — is becoming a real headache for some retailers.