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This Day in History for August 3 – NBA Formed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1492 – Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain (More info)
1900 – The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company is founded (More info)
1949 – The National Basketball Association is formed (More info)
1972 – The United States Senate ratifies the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty (More info)
1981 – US air
This Day in History for August 2 – First US Census and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence takes place (More info)
1790 – The first US census is completed and shows a population of 3,929,214 people (More info)
‘Cowboys & Aliens’ and ‘The Smurfs’ Tie for Top Spot at Weekend Box Office
The Harrison Ford/Daniel Craig sci-fi vehicle ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ tied with ‘The Smurfs’ for first place at the box office, with each taking in $36.2 million in their debut weekend.
The blockbuster ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2′ dropped to fourth, earning a total of $318.4 million in the three weeks since its release, while ‘Friends with Benefits,’ ‘Horrible Bosses,’ and ‘Trans
Chinese Cups Break ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Record
When the popular PBS program ‘Antiques Roadshow’ rolled through Tulsa, Oklahoma this weekend, a local man got some truly life-changing news.
His five Chinese carved cups, made from rhinoceros horns, are worth between $1-1.5 million — a ‘Roadshow’ record.
New Study Says Impulsive People Weigh More
We all know eating too much and moving too little can add a little extra around the waist. But can your personality lead to weight gain too?
A new study published by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology says it’s possible.
Three researchers from the US Department of Health and Human Services followed nearly 2,000 people over a 50-year life span and found those who were more impulsive w
This Day in History for July1 – Sony Walkman Introduced and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – The Battle of Gettysburg begins (More info)
1943 – Income tax withholding begins in the United States (More info)
Paypal’s President Predicts the Demise of the Wallet
Now that Paypal has reached 100 million active accounts, a company executive predicts physical wallets will soon be mothballed.
“We believe that by 2015 digital currency will be accepted everywhere in the US -– from your local corner store to Walmart. We will no longer need to carry a wallet,” Paypal President Scott Thompson said in a blog post.
This Day in History for June 30 – 26th Amendment Ratified and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1859 – French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope (More info)
1921 – U.S. President Warren G. Harding appoints former President William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the United States; Taft is the only person to have ever held both offices (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 30 – Mike Tyson, Michael Phelps and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mike Tyson
Age: 45
Occupation: Former Boxer
Known For: Multiple heavyweight boxing titles, biting off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear, a rape conviction, and an odd obsession with racing pigeons (currently showcased in the Animal Planet reality show ‘Taking on Tyson’)
Michael Phelps
Age: 26
Occupation: Swimmer
Known For: Holding
Coke Billboard in the Philippines Reduces Air Pollution
Billboards are usually just meant to promote a product or Donny and Marie Osmond’s latest casino residency, but this sign in the Philippines is doing a lot more — it’s reducing air pollution, too.
Coca-Cola and the World Wide Fund for Nature (known Stateside as the World Wildlife Fund) collaborated on a 60-by-60 foot billboard made of 3,600 potted Fukien tea plants. The plants are potted in discar
Former HR Exec Says Cover Letters Are a Waste of Time
If you’re currently in the market for a job, you’ve heard the age-old advice: have a great résumé, and don’t forget to include a cover letter.
David Gaspin, the former head of talent acquisition at Conde Nast, begs to differ.
Florida Woman, Posing as Husband’s Ex, Posts Racy Ad on Craigslist
A Florida woman may have taken the prize for nastiest prank ever.
Natasha Larson took out an ad on Craig’slist in which she invited men to come over for random sexual encounters — and then she signed it with the name and address of her husband’s ex.