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Celebrity Birthdays for February 3 – Morgan Fairchild, Sean Kingston and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Morgan Fairchild
Age: 62
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles on shows like ‘Dallas,’ ‘Flamingo Road’ and ‘Roseanne,’ being the fake wife of Jon Lovitz’s “pathological liar” character on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ and her eternally glamorous image
This Day in History for February 3 – ‘The Day the Music Died’ and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1870 – The Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing voting rights to citizens regardless of race (More info)
1913 – The Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, authorizing the Federal government to impose and collect an income tax (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 2 – Christie Brinkley, Shakira and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Christie Brinkley
Age: 58
Occupation: Model and Actress
Known For: Her three consecutive appearances on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in the late 1970s and early 1980s, her long endorsement contract with CoverGirl, inspiring the hit ‘Uptown Girl’ during her marriage to Billy Joel, and a messy and very public divo
This Day in History for February 2 – First Groundhog Day and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1887 – In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed (More info)
1922 – James Joyce’s groundbreaking novel ‘Ulysses’ is published (More info)
Americans Are Spending Money Again — Dollars and Sense
Economically, it’s been a rough few years. But things seem to be improving — a new survey says that for the first time since 2009, Americans aren’t pinching pennies quite the way we used to.
New Movie Releases — ‘Big Miracle,’ ‘Chronicle’ and ‘The Woman in Black’
If you love animals, the supernatural, or horror flicks, book a movie date for this weekend — the three new films in wide release were custom-made for you.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 1 – Lisa Marie Presley, Michael C. Hall and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Lisa Marie Presley
Age: 44
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Her top ten albums ‘To Whom It May Concern’ and ‘Now What,’ her former marriages to Michael Jackson and Nicholas Cage, being one of the most notable members of the Church of Scientology, and being Elvis Presley’s only child
This Day in History for February 1 – Janet Jackson Exposed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1790 – In New York City, the Supreme Court of the United States convenes for the first time (More info)
1884 – The first volume of the Oxford English Dictionary is published (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 31 – Portia de Rossi, Justin Timberlake and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Portia de Rossi
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her roles as lawyer Nelle Porter on ‘Ally McBeal’ and Lindsay Bluth Fünke on the cult-favorite sitcom ‘Arrested Development,’ appearing in other shows like ‘Better Off Ted’ and ‘Nip/Tuck,’ and her marriage to comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres
This Day in History for January 31 – Truman Announces H-Bomb Plans and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1606 – Guy Fawkes, a chief conspirator in a plot to blow up the British Parliament building, jumps to his death moments before his execution for treason (More info)
1747 – The first venereal disease clinic opens at London Lock Hospital (More info)
Do You Lie When You Text?
If you want a truthful answer to a question, don’t ask it via text message — recent research suggests people are more likely to lie when using the modern form of communication.
Wanna Make Money? Write Positive Reviews for Products You Buy Online — Dollars and Sense
When people are shopping online, many rely on reviews written by previous buyers to help steer them in the right direction. But it seems some of those reviews may not be as honest as we think.
In fact, some product manufacturers are actually paying shoppers to write them — albeit in a roundabout way.