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Where in America Are Drivers Most Likely to Have a Wreck?
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Just How Rare Is an Actual Blue Moon? [VIDEO]
Saying something only happens “once in a blue moon” typically means it’s extremely rare. True blue moons — defined as the second full moon in a month — aren’t actually that uncommon, but if you don’t catch the one on Aug. 31, it’ll be three years before you get another chance.
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Can We Learn Even When We’re Asleep?
All-night cram sessions are commonplace for students. But even though we know being sleep-deprived could be counter-productive, it seems learning doesn’t have to stop just because we nod off.
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Standing Up Is an Easy Way to Improve Your Health
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Rosie O’Donnell and Michelle Rounds Tie the Knot
Rosie O’Donnell has been full of big news lately. Last week she announced she’d survived a heart attack, and now she’s revealing that two months ago, she got married.
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How Many Website Usernames and Passwords Do You Have?
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Why Are People Buying So Many Lottery Tickets These Days? — Dollars and Sense
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Majority of US Employees Experience Work-Related Stress
Stressed out about your job? You’re not alone. A new survey of US employees finds nearly three-quarters of them experience at least one of a variety of workplace-related worries.
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This Day in History for August 27 – Battle of Dresden and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1813 – French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte defeats a larger force of Austrians, Russians, and Prussians at the Battle of Dresden (More info)
1859 – Petroleum is discovered in Titusville, Penn., leading to the world’s first commercially successful oil well (More info)
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Should Kids Be Fined for Skipping School?
You may already know some lucky kids are being rewarded with things like shoes, iPads and even cars just for showing up to school. But if they don’t, is it fair to fine them — and their parents?