Shauna Wright
This Day in History for April 10 – ASPCA Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1866 – The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or ASPCA, is founded (More info)
1874 – The first Arbor Day results in over 1 million trees being planted (More info)
Show Your Love for Fido on ‘Hug Your Dog Day’
Do you hug your dog? According to a new survey, you probably do — and you aren’t alone.
Car Buyers Paying $2,000 More for Vehicles Than They Did a Year Ago — Dollars and Sense
As gas prices rise, consumers often consider switching to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars.
But while those cars are usually less expensive than their bigger counterparts, increased demand has resulted in higher sticker prices.
Do Clothes Affect How We Think and Behave?
In an episode of the ‘The Simpsons,’ quiet kids in gray uniforms suddenly become more lively and animated when rain washes away the gray and reveals the color underneath. It made a researcher at Northwestern University wonder — does what we wear affect our personalities?
What Profession Could ‘Mad Men’ Be Bringing Back in Style?
April 25 marks the 60th anniversary of Administrative Professionals Day, but a new survey reveals those who hold such jobs are increasingly using a far less modern term to describe themselves: secretaries.
This Day in History for April 9 – Hussein’s Statue Falls and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1865 – Robert E. Lee surrenders his army to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War (More info)
1959 – NASA announces its first seven astronauts, later dubbed the “Mercury Seven” (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 9 – Hugh Hefner, Kristen Stewart and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Hugh Hefner
Age: 86
Occupation: Publisher, Entrepreneur, and Subject of Male Envy
Known For: Founding Playboy Enterprises, starting Playboy magazine and its associated nightclubs, his public support of gay rights and animal rights, and pretty much always having a few siliconed young ladies as his “girlfriends”
Weekend Box Office – ‘The Hunger Games’ Marches On to Another First-Place Finish
The juggernaut known as ‘The Hunger Games’ shows no signs of slowing down — it sold another $33.5 million in tickets to take the top spot at the box office for the third weekend in a row.
This Day in History for April 8 – Aaron Breaks Record and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1904 – Longacre Square in Manhattan is renamed Times Square after the New York Times (More info)
1935 – The Works Progress Administration is approved by Congress to help alleviate joblessness during the Great Depression (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 8 – John Schneider, Robin Wright and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
John Schneider
Age: 52
Occupation: Actor and Singer
Known For: Playing Bo Duke in the 1980s series ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ and Jonathan Kent on ‘Smallville,’ and releasing 18 country music singles including the chart-toppers ‘I’ve Been Around Enough to Know,’ ‘What’s a Memory Like You (Doing in a Love Like This)’ and ‘You’re the Last T
This Day in History for April 7 – Battle of Shiloh Ends and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1862 – General Ulysses S. Grant and the Union Army defeat the Confederates near Shiloh, Tenn. (More info)
1940 – Booker T. Washington becomes the first African-American to be depicted on a US postage stamp (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 7 – Jackie Chan, Russell Crowe and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jackie Chan
Age: 58
Occupation: Actor and Martial Artist
Known For: Showcasing his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts in more than 100 films, including ‘Rumble in the Bronx,’ ‘The Karate Kid’ and the ‘Rush Hour’ movie franchise, and being widely revered as a cultural icon both in h