Shauna Wright
Can a Pair of Glasses Trick You Into Eating Less? [VIDEO]
For years, many diet experts have advised using smaller plates for our food. By doing so, normal portions look bigger and thus fool us into thinking we’ve eaten more than we have.
Now a group of Japanese researchers have taken that idea one further — they’ve created goggles that make food look larger.
Disney World Raises Prices, Retains Title of ‘Most Expensive Theme Park’
Just days after a recent study indicated theme park attendance is rising, Disney has announced it’s bumping up admission prices at Disney World, thus allowing the Florida vacation spot to retain the dubious title of “most expensive theme park.”
Military Member Sues After Pacifist Landlord Tells Him to Rent Elsewhere
A Boston landlord and self-proclaimed pacifist has found herself in hot water of the legal sort after she told a military member his service presented a “conflict of interest” and suggested he find an apartment someplace else.
Taco Bell Puts Big Mac to Shame By Selling 100 Million Doritos Locos Tacos in Under Three Months
Taco Bell’s Doritos Locos Tacos, made with a nacho cheese-flavored Doritos shell, have been a hit. A huge hit.
Disney Takes a Surprising Stand By Banning Junk Food Ads Aimed at Children
In an effort to promote healthier eating, the Walt Disney company said on Tuesday that it’s banning junk food ads on its TV channels, radio stations and websites intended for children — and first lady Michelle Obama has given the plan her stamp of approval.
Why Are Dry Cleaning Prices About to Go Up? — Dollars and Sense
If you have a lot of your clothes dry-cleaned, you might want to set aside a little more of your monthly budget for the expense. Prices are about to go up, and — with our apologies to ‘Mommie Dearest’ — you can blame it on those darned wire hangers.
This Day in History for June 5 – Apple II Goes On Sale and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1933 – The United States takes itself off the gold standard (More info)
1947 – US Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe in what would come to be known as the Marshall Plan (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 5 – Kenny G, Mark Wahlberg and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kenny G
Age: 56
Occupation: Musician and Songwriter
Known For: Being the biggest-selling instrumental musician of the modern era, with global sales totaling more than 75 million albums and hit singles including ‘Don’t Make Me Wait for Love’ and ‘Songbird,’ his curly mane of hair, and often being a pop-culture punchline
‘Canadian Psycho’ Murder Suspect Luka Magnotta Arrested in Germany
Luka Rocco Magnotta, dubbed the “Canadian Psycho” after he mailed body parts of a dismembered murder victim to Ottawa law enforcement and politicians, has been arrested in Germany.
US Theme Park Attendance Is Soaring Higher Than a Roller Coaster — Dollars and Sense
Americans may have fewer entertainment dollars to spend these days, but according to new attendance estimates, they seem to be spending more of them at theme parks — and the Harry Potter phenomenon has a lot to do with it.