Shauna Wright
Girl’s Chicken McNugget Fixation Finally Catches Up with Her
We all go through phases of having favorite foods, but for one 17-year-old British girl, it’s gotten a bit out of hand — the teen has eaten almost nothing but McDonald’s chicken nuggets and french fries for the past 15 years.
This Day in History for January 27 – National Geographic Society Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1785 – The University of Georgia is founded, becoming the first public university in the United States (More info)
1888 – The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, DC (More info)
Demi Moore Receiving Treatment for ‘Exhaustion,’ But Is She Battling Substance Abuse?
Demi Moore was rushed to the hospital Monday night in what some are deeming a substance abuse situation.
Survivors of Costa Concordia Ship That Sank Offered 30 Percent Off Future Cruises
In what’s being seen by many as an incredulous move, Carnival Corp., the parent company of the downed Costa Concordia cruise ship, is offering survivors of the disaster 30 percent off future cruise vacations.
Your Smartphone May Someday Diagnose Diseases
Soon you’ll likely turn to your smart phone for medical tests instead of the hospital. Scientist in Korea are in the process of developing an app to do medical tests.
What Are the Most-Watched YouTube Videos of All Time?
YouTube has announced it’s now streaming 4 billion online videos every day, with more than 60 hours of video uploaded to the site every minute. So what’s everyone watching?
Best Man Donates Life-Saving Kidney to His Pal’s Bride
Usually a best man’s duties are limited to throwing the bachelor party and getting the groom to the ceremony on time. But one British guy went above-and-beyond by donating one of his kidneys to the bride.
Mild Winter Means Amazing Prices on Cold Weather Gear — Dollars and Sense
NASA scientists recently announced the earth’s surface temperature is slowly rising — and now it seems that phenomena is affecting the prices you’ll pay for winter clothes and gear.
This Day in History for January 23 – Vietnam Peace Settlement and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1849 – Elizabeth Blackwell is awarded her M.D. by the Geneva Medical College of Geneva, New York, becoming the first female doctor in the United States (More info)
1957 – Machines at the Wham-O toy company roll out the first batch of their aerodynamic plastic discs, better known as Frisbees (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 23 – Rutger Hauer, Mariska Hargitay and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Rutger Hauer
Age: 68
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Appearing in films like ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Sin City,’ ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Batman Begins,’ and being a dedicated environmentalist who also founded the Rutger Hauer Starfish Association, an AIDS awareness organization
Creepy Coincidence? ‘Titanic’ Theme Song Played While the Costa Concordia Sank
The details surrounding the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster get stranger and stranger. Now some survivors say there was at least one eerie coincidence between the catastrophe and the one that befell the Titanic a century ago: music.
A Self-Healing iPhone Case Could Soon Be a Reality
It may sound crazy, but a new type of phone case designed by car manufacturer Nissan can actually repair itself. Finally, we can drop our phone without completely freaking out.