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This Day in History for June 13 – Thurgood Marshall Nominated and More
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United Raises Fee for Checking Second Bag on Transatlantic Flights to a Whopping $100
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This Day in History for June 12 – Iran Election Sparks Protests and More
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Half of American Workers Are Desperate to Find New Jobs
Looks like all those employees who’ve been putting in extra time to make up for a shrinking workforce have had enough — new research indicates almost half of employed Americans will be looking for a new job in the next year.
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‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Sparks Surprising Retail Boom — Dollars and Sense
The juggernaut known as ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ hasn’t just been a boon for its publisher — the bondage-themed erotic novel has also brought a welcome surge of business to sex toy shops, clothing retailers and even hardware stores.
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How Big Is Your Personal Space Bubble?
Most people have what’s called ‘personal space‘ — an amount of room that we’re comfortable having between us and other people. But have you ever wondered why?
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This Day in History for June 11 – Timothy McVeigh Executed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1962 – Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin allegedly become the only prisoners to escape from the prison on Alcatraz Island (More info)
1963 – Alabama Gov. George Wallace unsuccessfully tries to physically block two black students from registering at the University of Alabama (More info)
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Wanna Win Free Grand Slams for Life at Denny’s? Here’s How You Can — Dollars and Sense
If you travel a lot — or want to — and have a thing for Denny’s food, the restaurant chain has a deal just for you: eat at a Denny’s in all 50 states in the next year and you’ll get free Grand Slams for life.