When it comes to driving, no one is perfect. Sure you might think that you have loads of experience, so clearly know what you are doing. But that's when accidents happen. A good driver knows that you need to be prepared at all times. You never know who isn't paying attention whilst out on the [...]
A nursing student in Pennsylvania sued her college because she failed her class twice.The woman sued Misericordia University for $75,000 in damages saying her professor didn’t do enough to help her pass the course.She suffers from anxiety and depression which makes it difficult for her to concentrate, and she claims the school violated the Federal [...]
1978 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that they would no longer exclusively name hurricanes after women. We could just take Ellen's approach at naming storms: 1999 George Jones pled guilty to driving while impaired and violating the Tennessee's open-container law in Franklin. He was fined $550 1955 Happy 60th birthday to Kix Brooks! [...]
1934 A severe two-day dust storm stripped the topsoil from the great plains of the U.S. and created a "Dust Bowl." The dust storm was 1,500 miles long, 900 miles across and two miles high, covering almost one-third of the country. 350 million tons of silt was carried all the way from the northern Great [...]
Ever wonder how dangerous your job is? According to new research based on the number of injuries and illnesses in each profession, Nursing is the most dangerous job, and Investment Banking is the least dangerous! (Not a big shocker.) When based on the amount of deaths per job, well...that changes things. Farming is the [...]
A teen in Indiana took his 93-year-old great-grandmother to his junior prom.He picked up his grandmother in her Cadillac and they shared one slow dance together. The night ended early at 9 p.m. because she has an early bedtime.The teen then took his girlfriend to an after-prom event at a bowling alley. Say it with [...]
The Social Security Administration released its annual list of the most popular baby names in America. Emma and Noah topped the list, and Olivia and and Liam came in second. The most popular girls names of the last five years, Sophia and Isabella, lost some ground and came third and fourth on the list. The [...]
1877 The first Westminister Dog Show was held! Apparently, this annual "dog show" was the inspiration for one of the greatest movies ever made: Best In Show! 1945 V-E Day! The Allied Forces had achieved victory in Europe with the unconditional surrender of Germany! Kiss the rings! 1959 Mike and Marian Ilitch founded "Little Caesars Pizza Treat" [...]
1945 Germany signed unconditional surrender ending World War II It would take effect the next day. 1975 President Ford declared an end to the Vietnam War. 1977 Seattle Slew won the Kentucky Derby. Seattle Slew ended up becoming the tenth Triple Crown winner and then lastly... 1999 A jury ruled that The Jenny Jones Show and [...]
Google just analyzed searches for baby names in the past year, and found the most common names new parents have been searching for. The top three boy names nationwide are: Michael, James, and Avery. The top three girl names are: Elizabeth, Olivia, and Emma. They also broke down the most popular names in each state. [...]
