Shauna Wright
This Day in History for May 30 – Lincoln Memorial Dedicated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1431 – Joan of Arc is burned at the stake as a heretic (More info)
1806 – Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accuses Jackson’s wife of bigamy (More info)
Would You Pay More for a Flight with Bigger Seats?
Pretty much everyone knows by now that the US has a real obesity problem — even aircraft manufacturers like Airbus. In response, the company is now offering airlines the option to equip its new planes with extra-wide seats.
Do You Suffer from ‘Cell Phone Vibration Syndrome’?
Ever had your phone on vibrate and thought it was buzzing when it really wasn’t? You’re not alone. Research suggests a lot of us have what’s been dubbed “phantom cell phone vibration syndrome.”
What Is a ‘Divorce Hotel’ and Would You End Your Marriage At One?
Divorces are never pleasant, but Jim Halfens, an entrepreneur from the Netherlands, is trying to ensure they’re at least less complicated.
He’s masterminded a concept called Divorce Hotel, in which couples check in, spend a few days with negotiators and lawyers, and leave with divorce papers in hand.
Boo! New Parking Meter Erases Remaining Time When You Leave — Dollars and Sense
It’s always a nice surprise to pull up to a parking meter and find time left over from the previous driver. But in Denver, new sensors could keep it from happening.
Principal Apologizes After Suspending Seniors for Riding Their Bikes to School
Nervous about past senior pranks involving vandalism and various other destructive behavior, a high school principal in Michigan swiftly issued one-day suspensions for dozens of seniors who rode their bikes to school en masse because she thought it was intentionally meant to disrupt the school day.
But after learning that simply wasn’t the case, she’s now issued an apology.
Is Facebook Ruining Marriages?
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently got married — but ironically, he may want to keep his new wife off the social media site he founded. A new survey shows divorce cases mentioning Facebook are on the rise.
What Can You Do to Help Find Missing Girl Mickey Shunick? [VIDEOS]
A week ago, 21-year-old Lafayette, LA resident Mickey Shunick vanished without a trace. Helped by local radio station Hot 107.9, Mickey’s family, friends and police have been desperately searching for her — and they need your help.
New Zealand Strives to Be the World’s First Smoke-Free Nation
Cigarette smoking is already banned in many public places, including bars and restaurants — but if New Zealand has its way, it won’t be long before no one there smokes at all.
‘Big Bang Theory’s’ Jim Parsons Comes Out as Gay
Though many people long suspected (or secretly already knew), ‘The Big Bang Theory‘ star Jim Parsons has now made his sexual orientation official public knowledge. In an interview with The New York Times, the actor quietly revealed that yes, he is in fact gay.