Shauna Wright
Disney World Raises Prices, Retains Title of ‘Most Expensive Theme Park’
Just days after a recent study indicated theme park attendance is rising, Disney has announced it’s bumping up admission prices at Disney World, thus allowing the Florida vacation spot to retain the dubious title of “most expensive theme park.”
Why Are Dry Cleaning Prices About to Go Up? — Dollars and Sense
If you have a lot of your clothes dry-cleaned, you might want to set aside a little more of your monthly budget for the expense. Prices are about to go up, and — with our apologies to ‘Mommie Dearest’ — you can blame it on those darned wire hangers.
This Day in History for June 6 – D-Day and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1844 – The Young Men’s Christian Association, aka YMCA, is founded in London (More info)
1944 – Gen. Eisenhower gives the go-ahead for the Allied invasion of northern France, code named D-Day (More info)
This Day in History for June 5 – Apple II Goes On Sale and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1933 – The United States takes itself off the gold standard (More info)
1947 – US Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe in what would come to be known as the Marshall Plan (More info)
US Theme Park Attendance Is Soaring Higher Than a Roller Coaster — Dollars and Sense
Americans may have fewer entertainment dollars to spend these days, but according to new attendance estimates, they seem to be spending more of them at theme parks — and the Harry Potter phenomenon has a lot to do with it.
Mars May Be the Hot New Place to Live in the Next Decade [VIDEO]
If you’re thinking about moving somewhere with lots of wide open spaces, may we suggest Mars? A Dutch company says it will have a colony in place on the Red Planet by 2023.
‘Back-to-School Saturday’ Is the Newest Shopping Holiday — Dollars and Sense
You know about shopping holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but how about Back-to-School Saturday?
This Day in History for June 4 – 19th Amendment Passes and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1896 – Henry Ford completes the Ford Quadricycle, his first gasoline-powered automobile, and gives it a successful test run (More info)
1917 – The first Pulitzer Prizes are awarded (More info)