Shauna Wright
New Zealand Strives to Be the World’s First Smoke-Free Nation
Cigarette smoking is already banned in many public places, including bars and restaurants — but if New Zealand has its way, it won’t be long before no one there smokes at all.
How Much Does It Cost to Host the Olympics? — Dollars and Sense
Cities that vie to host the Olympics know being chosen involves a big cash outlay to make the events happen in the grand fashion expected.
But just how much money is involved?
This Day in History for May 24 – Brooklyn Bridge Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1775 – John Hancock is elected president of the Second Continental Congress (More info)
1844 – Samuel Morse transmits the first telegraph message: “What hath God wrought?” (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 24 – Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tommy Chong
Age: 74
Occupation: Actor, Comedian and Activist
Known For: Being half of the legendary comedy duo known as Cheech and Chong, who made a career out of playing hippie-era stoners in movies like ‘Up in Smoke’ and ‘Nice Dreams,’ not diverting too far from character playing Leo on the sitcom ‘That ’70s Show,’ being considered
City to Allow Gun Range Near School — Is It Right?
Most city ordinances prevent liquor stores and strip joints from being too close to schools. But what about a gun range?
Where Are the Dirtiest Places in Your Office?
You may already know your computer keyboard and mouse can be incredibly germy items, but you may be surprised what a new study says is probably the dirtiest place in your office.
Have Diabetes Rates Among Teens Really Tripled?
Health experts have been buzzing this week after a new study seemed to show a dramatic rise in the number of teenagers who have diabetes or are at risk for developing it. But are the research findings really cause for alarm?
Can Your Race or Gender Affect Product Prices? — Dollars and Sense
All things being equal, you might think that everyone pays the same amount for car insurance, mortgages and health care coverage. But that’s not the case. Your gender, income and sometimes even your race can have a lot to do with how much you’re charged.
This Day in History for May 23 – Bonnie and Clyde Killed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1701 – William Kidd, popularly known as Captain Kidd, is hanged for piracy and murder (More info)
1911 – The New York Public Library is dedicated (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 23 – Joan Collins, Jewel and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joan Collins
Age: 79
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the heavily shoulder-padded Alexis Colby on the 1980s prime-time soap ‘Dynasty,’ earlier work in the movies ‘The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing’ and ‘Rally ‘Round the Flag, Boys!,’ being the sister of novelist Jackie Collins, and never shying away from a good catfight
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