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Celebrity Birthdays for September 28 – Naomi Watts, Hilary Duff and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Naomi Watts
Age: 43
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Academy Award-nominated work in ’21 Grams,’ other movies such as ‘Mulholland Drive’ and ‘The Ring,’ her role as a goodwill ambassador for the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, her close friendship with fellow Aussie Nicole Kidman, and her relationship with actor Liev Schre
Hard Day? Relax With a Kitten Massage [VIDEO]
“A little to the left. No, a little more. That’s it, right there. Ahhhhh. All the purring and playing has really taken a toll on me.” That’s pretty much what we imagined the thought bubble to be in this video of an adorable kitten appearing to give his littermate a stress-relieving massage.
Hallmark Sympathy Cards for the Unemployed
With the US unemployment rate hovering around nine percent, it’s nice to know someone‘s business is thriving. In this case, that someone is Hallmark, which recently began selling sympathy cards aimed at those who’ve lost jobs.
Nancy Grace Has Wardrobe Malfunction on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ [VIDEO]
On Monday night’s ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ Nancy Grace was finishing up her quick-step routine when all that hopping around had an unintended side-effect.
Simply (and tactfully) put, one of her very ample sailors tried to abandon ship.
Learn the Science Behind S’mores [INFOGRAPHIC]
S’mores may seem simple enough. A marshmallow, some graham crackers, a few squares of chocolate and a campfire are all you need, right? But if you want true perfection, camping equipment purveyors REI have provided this helpful infographic to coach you along.
Celebrity Birthdays for September 27 – Meat Loaf, Lil Wayne and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Meat Loaf
Age: 64
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: His ‘Bat Out of Hell’ album trilogy, the first of which has sold 43 million copies and is the fifth best-selling album of all time, his epic lyrical style, and his role as Eddie in the iconic ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’
Lil Wayne
Age: 29
Occupation: Rapper
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This Day in History for September 27 – Ford Releases Model T and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1821 – Mexico gains its independence from Spain (More info)
1908 – The first Ford Model T automobile leaves a factory in Detroit, Michigan (More info)
Scratch-and-Sniff Book Lets You Take a Whiff of New York City
Ah, New York City. The sights and smells are like nowhere on earth. Where else can you see the Statue of Liberty and take in the aroma of hot dogs? Or fish? Or, um, sewers?
Showcasing the Big Apple in all its olfactory glory is the goal of a new scratch-and-sniff book called ‘New York, Phew York,’ illustrated by artist Tim Probert and inspired by author Amber Jones’ experiences in the city.
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Aww! Tiny Puppy Struggles to Climb Tiny Step [VIDEO]
If you’re at all vertically-challenged, you know some of the perils of everyday life. Seeing over the tops of things sometimes requires hopping up and down like a Ritalin-deprived kid, and even getting dishes out of your kitchen cabinets can require a step-stool.
Now imagine life as this painfully-cute puppy.
Celebrity Birthdays for September 26 – Olivia Newton-John, Serena Williams and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Olivia Newton-John
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Actress
Known For: Winning four Grammy Awards for songs such as ‘I Honestly Love You’ and ‘Physical,’ starring in the smash movie musical ‘Grease,’ being a breast cancer survivor, and her work as an environmental and animal rights activist
Serena Williams
Age: 30
Occupatio
This Day in History for September 26 – First Televised Debate and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1580 – Sir Francis Drake finishes his circumnavigation of the globe (More info)
1789 – Thomas Jefferson is appointed the first United States Secretary of State (More info)
Weekend Box Office: ‘The Lion King 3D’ Remains King of the Jungle
Seventeen years after its initial box-office run, ‘The Lion King’ is again reigning supreme. The new 3D incarnation of the film, currently in a limited-engagement run, took in another $22 million to land atop the charts for the second weekend in a row.