Shauna Wright
United Raises Fee for Checking Second Bag on Transatlantic Flights to a Whopping $100
Airlines may be making less money on baggage fees now than in years past, but that doesn’t mean carriers aren’t trying. In fact, United Airlines just raised the price of checking a second bag on transatlantic flights.
This Day in History for June 12 – Iran Election Sparks Protests and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1942 – Anne Frank receives a diary for her 13th birthday (More info)
1963 – Civil rights leader Medgar Evers is assassinated in front of his Mississippi home by Ku Klux Klan member Byron De La Beckwith (More info)
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.
‘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.
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?
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)
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.
This Day in History for June 10 – Benjamin Franklin Discovers Electricity and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1692 – The first hanging resulting from the Salem Witch Trials takes place (More info)
1752 – Benjamin Franklin’s kite is struck by lightning, leading to the discovery of electricity (More info)