Shauna Wright
This Day in History for July 30 – Jimmy Hoffa Vanishes and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1932 – Walt Disney’s ‘Flowers and Trees,’ the first cartoon short to use Technicolor and the first Oscar-winning cartoon short, premieres (More info)
1945 – The USS Indianapolis is torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and sinks within 15 minutes, killing almost 900 men (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 28 – Sally Struthers, Elizabeth Berkley and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sally Struthers
Age: 64
Occupation: Actress and Activist
Known For: Winning two Emmys for her portrayal of Gloria Stivic on the ’70s sitcom ‘All in the Family,’ playing Babette on ‘Gilmore Girls,’ and her now oft-parodied appearances in children’s charity ads
Man Refuses to Leave Jail, Winds Up Back in Jail
Since jail is an intentionally unpleasant place, most inmates count down the days to their release. But when one North Carolina man refused to leave the pokey, he was granted an all-expenses-paid extended stay.
Eagle Scouts Return Their Medals to Protest the Boy Scouts’ Anti-Gay Policy
Last week, the Boy Scouts of America reaffirmed its longstanding policy of banning gays from being scouts or scout leaders.
Now a number of straight men who’ve received the group’s highest honor — the ranking of Eagle Scout — are returning their medals in protest.
Which Technology Issues Cause the Most Stress? [INFOGRAPHIC, POLL]
Modern technology may have made our lives easier, but our reliance on it has a price. Fully 60 percent of respondents in a new survey said they find issues associated with technology to be downright stressful.
New Movie Releases — ‘The Watch’ and ‘Step Up: Revolution’
A comical war against aliens, or a dramatic dance war against the one-percent? Pick your cinematic poison, because those are the plotlines of the two new movies opening in wide-release this weekend.
William Staub, Inventor of the Treadmill, Dead at 96
Fitness pioneer William Staub, who invented the treadmill, has passed away at the ripe old age of 96.
And if you think you’re too old or out of shape to use his invention, think again — he was using one himself until just a couple months ago.
Penn State’s Campus Ice Cream Shop Will Keep Selling ‘Peachy Paterno’ Flavor
Thanks to the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno’s football legacy is now largely in tatters — last weekend, the university even removed a statue honoring him.
But if there’s one place you can still find his name, it’s at the campus ice cream shop.
Is That Winning Olympian Actually Expressing the Thrill of Victory?
The Summer Olympics kick off on Friday, and as you’re watching some of those feats of superhuman achievement over the next couple weeks, pay attention to the athletes’ body language — it could speak volumes.
Study Reveals Women Experience More Road Rage Than Men
A new study has found women are lazier than men.
Maybe they’re saving up their energy for when they get behind the wheel.
Science Proves It’s Not Your Fault You Need a Nap After Nookie
Next time your wife or girlfriend (or paid companion) complains that you fall asleep right after sex instead of engaging in hours of after-glow pillow talk, tell her it’s not your fault — and you can back it up with science.
Scientists Discover New Planet That’s Even Smaller Than Earth [VIDEO]
Since 1995, scientists have confirmed the existence of more than 700 so-called exoplanets, but most of them have been massive. Now, though, they’ve found a new one — and it’s even smaller than Earth.