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How Do I Stop the Facebook Beeping Sound?
Has your computer made any strange pinging sounds today, but you can't figure out where it's coming from? The answer is probably Facebook. The world's most popular social networking site now makes a sound whenever you have a notification -- you know, for timeline posts, friend requests and more. Luckily, the sound can be turned off by following these three simple steps.
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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New England
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake centered near Hollis Center, Maine (which is located 20 miles west of Portland) was felt across New England at 7:12 p.m on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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This Day in History for October 8 – Great Chicago Fire Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1871 – The Great Chicago Fire begins and goes on to kill 250 people, leave 100,000 people homeless, and destroy thousands of buildings (More info)
1956 – The New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in World Series history (More info)
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Celebrity Birthdays for October 7 – Simon Cowell and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Simon Cowell
Age: 54
Occupation: Record Executive, Television Personality, and Entrepreneur
Known For: His former role as a judge on 'American Idol,' his current role as a judge on 'X Factor,' his frequently brusque critiques, his charity work for children's and animal charities, and his love-hate relationship with singer Paula Abdul
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Celebrity Birthdays for September 16 – Amy Poehler and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Amy Poehler
Age: 41
Occupation: Actress and Comedienne
Known For: Her seven years of stellar work on 'Saturday Night Live,' starring on the sitcom 'Parks and Recreation' and her close friendship with fellow comedienne Tina Fey. Poehler recently split from actor Will Arnett.