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Celebrity Birthdays for February 16 – Ice-T, John McEnroe and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ice-T
Age: 54
Occupation: Rapper and Actor
Known For: Co-founding the heavy metal band Body Count, which was most famous for its controversial song ‘Cop Killer,’ his subsequent longtime and ironic role as NYPD Detective Odafin Tutuola on ‘Law & Order: SVU,’ and starring with his wife Coco on the reality show ‘Ice Loves Coco’
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This Day in History for February 16 – Castro Assumes Power and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1923 – English archaeologist Howard Carter enters the sealed burial chamber of the ancient Egyptian ruler King Tutankhamen (More info)
1937 – Wallace H. Carothers receives a US patent for nylon (More info)
New Movie Releases — ‘This Means War’ and ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’
There are only two new movies in wide release this weekend, but they both feature marquis names.
There Will Soon Be More Cell Phones Than People in the World
Cisco’s annual Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast makes some interesting (some may say frightening) predictions, including the fact that the number of mobile-connected devices will exceed the world’s population sometime this year.
Giving Kids an Allowance May Do More Harm Than Good — Dollars and Sense
For years, the prevailing wisdom behind doling out allowances to kids has been that the practice helps children learn about budgets, which, in turn, leads to better spending habits when they grow up — assumptions that may not be true.
How Did One Tweet Get Oprah Winfrey in a Ton of Trouble?
After Whitney Houston’s untimely death on the eve of the Grammys, the Sunday night awards show saw a 50 percent increase in viewership, but that didn’t stop Oprah Winfrey from trying to poach some of those eyeballs — and it’s gotten her into a lot of hot water with ratings powerhouse Nielsen.
Why Do So Many People Dislike Their Bosses?
Bosses are some of the most hated people on earth — and a new study breaks down exactly why.
Do Pet Owners’ Have Healthier Hearts?
Having a pet has been found to lower stress levels. Now, a new study finds for those living with chronic disease having a furry friend improves heart health.
This Day in History for February 15 – Teddy Bears Introduced and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1879 – President Rutherford B. Hayes signs a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the US Supreme Court (More info)
1903 – Teddy bears, named after President Theodore Roosevelt, first go on sale (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 15 – Jane Seymour, Amber Riley and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jane Seymour
Age: 61
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her performances in the James Bond film ‘Live and Let Die’ and the television series ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,’ her signature jewelry line at Kay Jewelers, and being a celebrity ambassador for Childhelp, a national non-profit dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect
Can Vodka Make Men More Creative?
Need a creative boost? Have a shot of vodka.
A new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago found slightly inebriated men solved more problems requiring verbal resourcefulness in less time than did their sober counterparts.
Which Cities Are the Best — And Cheapest — For Single People? — Dollars and Sense
Are you single and ready to mingle? You may want to head to the Midwest.