Shauna Wright
This Day in History for June 3 – Tiananmen Square Crackdown Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1937 – The Duke of Windsor marries American divorcee Wallis Simpson (More info)
1956 – City authorities in Santa Cruz, Ca. announce a ban on rock music at public gatherings (More info)
Cancer Cases Could Soar to an Unbelievable Rate by 2030
A study published this week revealed a sobering statistic: if worldwide population growth continues at its current pace, the number of cancer cases could rise 75% in the next two decades.
New Survey Reveals Shocking Info on What Americans Think About Cheating on Their Significant Other
Bad news for the monogamists out there: according to a new survey, fully a third of people thinking cheating on a partner is sometimes okay.
Tough Job Market Leads to Rise in Tattoo Removals [VIDEO] — Dollars and Sense
With the job market being so tight, people are trying to do whatever they can to give themselves an edge — including having their tattoos removed.
Many Consumers Now Using Credit Cards for Basic Needs — Dollars and Sense
Once upon a time, people used credit cards as back-up funds, tapping into them only when an unforeseen emergency arose.
But now, thanks to the current state of the economy, a staggering number of consumers are using their cards for routine bills like mortgages and groceries.
‘Gimme a Gift Card or I’ll Blast Your Restaurant on Yelp’ — Customer Tries New Wave Extortion [VIDEO]
Review sites like Yelp can often help consumers choose a good restaurant and avoid a bad one. But what if the customer comments left there aren’t entirely honest — or have an ulterior motive behind them?
This Day in History for June 1 – ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Released and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1967 – The Beatles release their landmark album ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ (More info)
1974 – The Heimlich maneuver for rescuing choking victims is first published (More info)
By 2016, There Will Be an Astonishing 2.5 Internet Connections for Everyone on Earth
Thanks to the boom in handheld devices like tablets and smartphones, a new survey from Cisco Systems finds that by 2016, there will be almost 19 billion business and consumer internet connections — or 2.5 such connections for every person on earth.