Shauna Wright
This Day in History for July 10 – Scopes Trial Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1925 – A high school science teacher named John T. Scopes, accused of teaching evolution in violation of Tennessee law, is prosecuted in what would come to be known as the Scopes Monkey Trial (More info)
1966 – The Chicago Freedom Movement, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field (More info)
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New Bill Would Force Online Retailers to Collect Sales Tax — Dollars and Sense
Online shoppers often cite the convenience of purchasing items from web retailers like Amazon, but another perk to cyber shopping is that buyers often don’t have to pay sales tax.
Thanks to a congressional bill, though, that could soon change.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 9 – Tom Hanks, Jack White and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Hanks
Age: 56
Occupation: Actor, Producer and Director
Known For: An incredibly long and decorated Hollywood résumé including back-to-back Best Actor Oscars for the films ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Philadelphia’ and nominated roles in ‘Big,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Cast Away,’ voicing Woody in the ‘Toy Story’ franchise, his close frie
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)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 6 – Sylvester Stallone, 50 Cent and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sylvester Stallone
Age: 66
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Director
Known For: Starring in the ‘Rocky,’ ‘Rambo’ and ‘The Expendables’ film franchises, work in other films including ‘Demolition Man’ and ‘Judge Dredd,’ his marriage to model Jennifer Flavin, and probably rolling his eyes every time someone yells ADRIANNNNE! at him
This Day in History for July 6 – Lennon Meets McCartney and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1535 – Sir Thomas More is executed for treason against King Henry VIII of England (More info)
1785 – The dollar is unanimously chosen as the monetary unit for the United States (More info)
Why Do Women Have a Harder Time Losing Weight Than Men? We May Finally Know
For a woman, there’s little more frustrating that starting a diet with her husband or boyfriend only to watch the weight fly off of him while hers ticks downward at a glacial pace. So what gives?
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)
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
‘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.
What Are the Best Family-Friendly Restaurants?
Packing up your brood and heading out for a family meal? Then you may be interested in a new study revealing which kid-friendly establishments got the best and worst marks for things like cleanliness, service and value.
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)