Shauna Wright
At What Grade Level Does Congress Talk? The Answer May Surprise You
If you’ve ever listened to a member of Congress speak and felt like you were being addressed as a child, it’s not your imagination. A new study shows congresspeople now talk at a 10th grade level — a full grade lower than they did just seven years ago.
Is Snoring Hazardous to Your Health?
Snoring isn’t just annoying to people within earshot, it can also be dangerous.
Airlines Are Now Getting Less Money from Checked Bags — Dollars and Sense
When fuel prices hit an all-time high a few years ago, many airlines began charging passengers to check their bags. The fees are unpopular, so there are probably lots of frequent fliers happy that airlines are now raking in less money from them.
But don’t laugh too hard — what they’re getting still isn’t chump change.
This Day in History for May 22 – Johnny Carson Signs Off and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1906 – The Wright brothers are granted a US patent for their “Flying Machine” (More info)
1947 – The Truman Doctrine provides aid to Greece and Turkey in an effort to combat the spread of Communism (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 22 – Naomi Campbell, Ginnifer Goodwin and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Naomi Campbell
Age: 42
Occupation: Supermodel
Known For: Being part of an elite group that came to be known as “supermodels” in the 1980s and 1990s, being one of the first prominent black models, appearing in George Michael’s ‘Freedom! ’90′ video, previous relationships with celebs like Mike Tyson and Robert De Niro, and having a lege
Wannabe Grandparents Go to Extremes By Paying to Have Daughters’ Eggs Frozen
Parents who nag their adult daughters about making them grandparents are often the bane of childless women everywhere.
But some are taking it a step further and paying to have their daughters’ eggs frozen for use later on.
Should Young Children Be Allowed on Facebook? Mark Zuckerberg Says Yes
Facebook only allows people 13 and over to sign up for an account — but the social site’s founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, wants that to change.
Are You a Constant Snacker? Experts Say You Aren’t Alone
Many dieticians recommend that the best way to stick to a healthy weight is to have three meals and one snack daily. Yet new statistics say almost half of Americans sneak in at least two snacks every day.
Babe Ruth’s New York Yankees Jersey Smashes Record By Selling for $4.4 Million at Auction
How much would you pay for a piece of baseball history? In the case of a Babe Ruth jersey, a buyer shelled out $4.4 million — making it the most expensive sports memorabilia item ever sold.
Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail in Cyberbullying Case [VIDEO]
Former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi, who was convicted in March of a hate crime for using a webcam to spy on his roommate’s same-sex intimate encounter two years ago, was sentenced Monday by a New Jersey judge to probation, community service and 30 days in jail.