Shauna Wright
![George Clooney and President Obama: Have Dinner with Us](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/clooney-obama.jpg?w=980&q=75)
George Clooney and President Obama: Have Dinner with Us
How much would you pay for the opportunity to break bread with George Clooney and the leader of the free world? If you have 12 quarters lying around and you’re willing to donate them to President Obama’s reelection campaign, that may be all it takes.
![Is Getting a College Degree Worth the Money? — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/graduates.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Is Getting a College Degree Worth the Money? — Dollars and Sense
As college tuition and contributions to college savings funds rise, experts are again examining the value of higher education and wondering if the cost is a good investment in someone’s future.
![Celebrity Birthdays for April 21 – Iggy Pop, Andie MacDowell and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/apr21.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 21 – Iggy Pop, Andie MacDowell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Iggy Pop
Age: 65
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Becoming a punk icon with his band the Stooges, his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics, a noted disdain for shirts, and well-known songs like ‘Lust for Life,’ ‘Real Wild Child,’ ‘Candy’ and ‘The Passenger’
![This Day in History for April 21 – Rome Founded and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/roman-coliseum.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for April 21 – Rome Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
753 BC – Romulus and Remus founded Rome (More info)
1836 – Under Sam Houston, the Texas army defeats the Mexicans in the Battle of San Jacinto (More info)
![Rare 1792 Penny Sells for Staggering $1.15 Million at Auction](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/1792-penny.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rare 1792 Penny Sells for Staggering $1.15 Million at Auction
Canada recently announced it would be phasing out its version of the penny, and since producing a US penny actually costs more than one is worth, some have called for similar action stateside. But one particular penny has far exceeded its face value, selling for over $1 million at auction.
![Virginia Teacher Arrested After Inexplicably Firing Blanks at Students](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/manuaeldillow.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Virginia Teacher Arrested After Inexplicably Firing Blanks at Students
Teachers sometimes have trouble getting their students’ attention, but a Virginia vocational instructor took the wrong approach — he lined up his charges, pulled out a realistic looking gun, and fired blanks at them.
![Have Higher Cigarette Taxes Driven People to Smoke Pipes and Cigars? — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/cigar.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Have Higher Cigarette Taxes Driven People to Smoke Pipes and Cigars? — Dollars and Sense
Three years ago, a federal act meant to help reduce the number of people who smoke greatly increased the tax rates for cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, and small cigars, counting on the fact that making smoking more expensive would prompt people to quit.
And while it may have caused some to do so, the move had an unintended effect: sales of pipe tobacco and large cigars, which aren’t taxed quite
![This Day in History for April 20 – Columbine Massacre and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/columbine.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for April 20 – Columbine Massacre and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1861 – Robert E. Lee resigns his commission in the US Army in order to command the forces of Virginia (More info)
1902 – Pierre and Marie Curie isolate radium (More info)
![Celebrity Birthdays for April 20 – George Takei, Jessica Lange and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/apr20.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 20 – George Takei, Jessica Lange and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
George Takei
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise on the television series ‘Star Trek,’ his hilarious viral videos in support of gay rights, and having one of the best feeds on Twitter
![Would You Go to a Museum All About Racism? [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/jimcrowmuseum.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Would You Go to a Museum All About Racism? [VIDEO]
Philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” That oft-repeated quote was perhaps the impetus behind a new museum in Michigan that showcases thousands of racist artifacts.