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Pregnant Mexican Woman Ready to Shock the World By Giving Birth to Nine Babies
Back in 2009, Nadya Suleman — known better as “Octomom” — infamously gave birth to eight babies she had as the result of fertility treatments.
Her exploits since then have kept the tabloids busy, but it seems a woman in Mexico is now set to win a rather twisted game of one-upsmanship: next month, she’s due to give birth to nine babies.
New Research Reveals the Best — And Worst — Seat on a Plane
After surveying more than 1,000 people, flight-comparison website Skyscanner has discovered what travelers deem the very best seat on a plane.
So, what is it?
Gen X Men Don the Apron and Cook More Than Twice as Much as Their Fathers
In recent years, modern men have defied stereotypes by stepping up to help more with childcare and housework — and now it seems they’re cooking a lot more, too.
Mom Draws Heat for Using Facebook to Punish Disrespectful Daughter [VIDEO]
More and more parents are using Facebook to spy on their kids, but one Ohio mother has taken it to the next level by using the social media site to shame her disrespectful daughter, and it’s drawing some heated criticism.
This Day in History for April 27 – Sultana Steamboat Disaster and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1865 – The steamboat Sultana explodes on the Mississippi River and kills 1,700 passengers, many of whom were discharged Union soldiers (More info)
1956 – Rocky Marciano becomes the only heavyweight boxing champion to retire with a perfect record (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 27 – Jack Klugman, Casey Kasem and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jack Klugman
Age: 90
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing Tony Randall’s sloppy roommate Oscar Madison on the sitcom ‘The Odd Couple,’ starring in the drama series ‘Quincy, M.E.,’ movie roles in ’12 Angry Men’ and ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ and his marriage to actress and frequent game-show panelist, the late Brett Somers
New Study Reveals Bullied Kids Show Signs of Aging Faster Than Normal
Being bullied or physically abused isn’t just tough on kids emotionally — new research reveals it’s also rough on their bodies, making their DNA actually age faster than it otherwise would.
Which US Cities Have the Cleanest and Dirtiest Air?
According to new data released Wednesday by the American Lung Association (ALA), the nation’s most polluted cities now have cleaner air than at any point in the past decade — but that said, more than 120 million Americans still live in places with unhealthy levels of pollution.
This Day in History for April 26 – Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1865 – Union cavalry troopers corner and shoot dead John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Lincoln (More info)
1933 – The Gestapo, the official secret police force of Nazi Germany, is established (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 26 – Carol Burnett, Channing Tatum and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Carol Burnett
Age: 79
Occupation: Actress, Comedienne, Singer and Writer
Known For: Her 11-year run on the brilliant variety program ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’ the famous ear-tug she always gave at the end of each show as a shout-out to her grandmother, film work in ‘The Four Seasons,’ ‘Annie’ and ‘Noises Off,’ and TV roles on ‘Mama’s