Shauna Wright
This Day in History for February 21 – Malcolm X Assassinated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1848 – Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels publish ‘The Communist Manifesto’ (More info)
1878 – The first telephone book is issued in New Haven, CT (More info)
Which Cities Are the Best — And Cheapest — For Single People? — Dollars and Sense
Are you single and ready to mingle? You may want to head to the Midwest.
Men Change Their Speech Patterns Around Fertile Women
Even the most debonair men will likely tell you they’ve been tongue-tied around women at some point in their lives. Now a new study suggests that when young men interact with a woman who’s ovulating, they actually alter their speech patterns.
Soft Drink Consumption Could Lead to Respiratory Problems
If you’re one of those types who always has a soda in your hand, you may want to drink something else instead. New research suggests downing a lot of soft drinks could increase your risk of getting asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Celebrity Birthdays for February 8 – Nick Nolte, Seth Green and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Nick Nolte
Age: 71
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Oscar nominations for ‘The Prince of Tides,’ ‘Affliction’ and ‘Warrior,’ roles in other films including ’48 Hrs.’ and ‘Cape Fear,’ and a 2002 drunk driving arrest that resulted in what is perhaps the most hilariously unflattering mugshot ever
This Day in History for February 8 – NASDAQ Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1587 – Mary Queen of Scots is executed on suspicion of having been involved in a plot to murder her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I (More info)
1915 – D.W. Griffith’s controversial film ‘The Birth of a Nation’ premieres in Los Angeles (More info)
Notice How Perceptions of Eli Manning and the Giants Changed With Super Bowl XLVI?
It didn’t even take until the Monday after Super Bowl XLVI for a lot of people to change their minds about the New York Giants and the legacy of the New England Patriots. It seems like only yesterday that the Giants team suffered the wrath of fans because of its 7-7 win/loss record, but in a drastic change of heart, the team is being praised by just about everyone.
Super Bowl XLVI Was More Than Just a Big Win for the NY Giants
Did you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday night? According to Nielsen, you probably did since the telecast was the most-watched TV program ever.
Think Your Team is Best? It’s All in Your Head
As the Super Bowl approaches, fans of both the Patriots and the Giants are preparing for a fierce battle, and each group thinks their team is far superior to the other. New research could reveal why.
Football Star Jason Witten Tramples Cheerleader, Leads to Her Twitter Banishment [VIDEO]
Being a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys may look glamorous, but it may not seem worthwhile when one gets tackled by Cowboys tight end Jason Witten.