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America’s Obesity Rate Continues To Skyrocket
Americans keep getting fatter and fatter.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's annual state-by-state report on the obesity epidemic has revealed that between 2008 and 2010, 16 states had what was described as a steep increases in their adult obesity rate.
This Day in History for July 10 – Scopes Trial Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1913 – Death Valley, California hits 134 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature ever recorded in the United States (More info)
1925 – A high school science teacher named John T. Scopes, accused of teaching evolution in violation of Tennessee law, is prosecuted in what would come to be known as the Scopes Monkey T
Celebrity Birthdays for July 10 – Sofía Vergara, Jessica Simpson and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sofía Vergara
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Starring on the TV series 'Modern Family,' being the first Latina spokesmodel for CoverGirl Cosmetics, and having a body both men and women would die for
Jessica Simpson
Age: 31
Occupation: Singer and Actress
Known For: Appearing with then-husband Nick Lachey in the MTV reality sho
Don’t Want to Give Supermarkets Your Number? Use the ’80s Song ’867-5309′
Many grocery stores have rewards cards. You've seen them -- in exchange for letting the store datamine your purchasing behavior, you get discounts off your bill.
Some people, though, are creeped out by the whole thing and feel it's an invasion of their privacy, so they skip those discounts. But they may not have to anymore. Savvy shoppers have figured out a way to get the cheaper food and ward off
Kid in Banana Suit Attacks Gorilla Mascot in Ohio [VIDEO]
This certainly isn't the way nature intended it.
A teenager who may or may not still be wearing a banana suit is at large after an unprovoked assault on the gorilla mascot that a Verizon Wireless Center in Strongsville, Ohio employs to promote its store.
New Study Says Men Value Cuddling More Than Women Do
Who says men don't like to cuddle? Not the Kinsey Institute.
The group that studies human sexuality recently asked 1,009 heterosexual middle-aged and older couples in long-term relationships about how satisfied they are with their relationships and sex lives. The results may surprise you.
Warren Buffet Donates $1.5 Billion to the Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation just got a $1.5 billion infusion.
Warren Buffet, the third-richest person in the world, gave 19.34 million shares of his insurance and investment company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., to the charitable organization, which was created by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife to help address the world's education, health and poverty problems.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 9 – Tom Hanks, Jack White and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Hanks
Age: 55
Occupation: Actor, Producer, and Director
Known For: An incredibly long and decorated Hollywood résumé, including back-to-back Best Actor Oscars for the films 'Forrest Gump' and 'Philadelphia'
Jack White
Age: 36
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Producer
Known For: Being half of the rock duo known as the White Str
This Week in Viral Videos: One Lucky Squirrel, The Phoenix Dust Storm, and Plenty of Laughs [VIDEOS]
We're not sure if the squirrel in this week's top viral video was put over the edge by the last 'Fast and the Furious' movie or if he's just playing chicken with his squirrel squad. Either way, he's is now a viral celeb squirrel and has earned the top spot in our top 10 this week.
This video deserves it, people are going nuts over it. Sorry, we couldn't resist the pun.
Three Kids Served Spiked Smoothies at a Colorado Restaurant
Lately, it seems easier for a small child to score a cocktail than an 18-year-old with a fake ID.
In the most recent story, Pam Bruenning and her three young children went into a Chili's in Longmont, Colorado on July 4 and ordered fruit smoothies. When her daughter complained of dizziness and stomach pains, Bruenning took a sip of the girl's drink and discovered it was loaded with tequila.
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Betty Ford, Former First Lady, Dies at 93
Former First Lady Betty Ford, the widow of President Gerald Ford, died Friday evening at the age of 93.
Fan Dies at Texas Rangers Game While Trying to Catch Ball
A man died at the Oakland A's-Texas Rangers game Thursday night in Arlington, Texas when he fell 20 feet over the left field wall while trying to catch a ball.
The victim, identified as Shannon Stone, had reached over a rail to grab a foul ball thrown into the stands by Rangers' star Josh Hamilton in the second inning. Stone, who was in the lower level with his son, tumbled into an area behind a w