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![Celebrity Birthdays for April 7 – Jackie Chan, Russell Crowe and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/apr7.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 7 – Jackie Chan, Russell Crowe and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jackie Chan
Age: 58
Occupation: Actor and Martial Artist
Known For: Showcasing his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts in more than 100 films, including ‘Rumble in the Bronx,’ ‘The Karate Kid’ and the ‘Rush Hour’ movie franchise, and being widely revered as a cultural icon both in h
![F.A. Porsche, Designer of the Legendary Porsche 911, Dies at the Age of 76](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/porsche911.jpg?w=980&q=75)
F.A. Porsche, Designer of the Legendary Porsche 911, Dies at the Age of 76
Fans of Porsche models like the 911 are in mourning after its iconic designer, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, died earlier this week at the age of 76.
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Navy Jet Crashes into Virginia Beach Apartment Complex [VIDEO]
Residents of Virginia Beach, Va. were shocked Friday when a Navy jet crashed into an apartment complex there, sending flames and thick black smoke into the air.
![What Teeny Tiny US Town Just Sold for $900,000? [VIDEO] — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/buford-wy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Teeny Tiny US Town Just Sold for $900,000? [VIDEO] — Dollars and Sense
In ‘Titanic,’ Leonardo DiCaprio famously declared, “I’m king of the world!” And while it may not be quite as grand, two Vietnamese buyers are now kings — or at least owners — of the smallest town in the US after buying it this week for $900,000.
![Why Is European Airline Ryanair Asking Flight Attendants to Lose Weight?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/Ryanair.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Why Is European Airline Ryanair Asking Flight Attendants to Lose Weight?
European budget airline Ryanair has vowed to avoid the fuel surcharges many of its competitors are now passing on to passengers, so it’s instituted a variety of measures to reduce the gas required for each trip. Among them? Asking flight attendants to lose weight.
![Are Athletes Better Thinkers Than the Rest of Us?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/soccer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Are Athletes Better Thinkers Than the Rest of Us?
It turns out elite athletes aren’t just physically gifted — they may also have a special set of mental capabilities that allows them to achieve greatness, too.
![Celebrity Birthdays for April 6 – Merle Haggard, Paul Rudd and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/apr61.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 6 – Merle Haggard, Paul Rudd and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Merle Haggard
Age: 75
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Creating country’s Bakersfield Sound along with his band the Strangers and Buck Owens, being part of the “outlaw country” movement, scores of No. 1 hits like ‘Okie from Muskogee,’ ‘I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink’ and ‘Natural High,’ and influencing cou
![This Day in History for April 6 – First Modern Olympics and More](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/olympics.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for April 6 – First Modern Olympics and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1830 – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is organized by Joseph Smith, Jr. and others (More info)
1896 – The first modern Olympic Games are held in Athens, Greece (More info)
![Texas Hospital Sparks Controversy for Refusing to Hire Obese Employees](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/obese.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Texas Hospital Sparks Controversy for Refusing to Hire Obese Employees
When you apply for a job, you assume your qualifications are what matter most, but the Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas is also asking prospective new hires to step on a scale. If they weigh too much, they’re excluded from consideration.
![Could Virtual IRS Audits Someday Be a Reality? – Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2012/04/tax-form.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Could Virtual IRS Audits Someday Be a Reality? – Dollars and Sense
Finding out you’re being audited by the IRS can be pretty scary, especially when you have to meet with an auditor in person. But what if you could deal with the whole mess via video-conferencing from the comfort of your own home?