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British Olympians Told Not to Touch Anyone at the Summer Games
If you’re an athlete who’ll be competing at this year’s Olympic games in London, don’t be offended if the 550 British competitors won’t shake your hand. It’s nothing personal — they’re just afraid you might have cooties.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 8 – Aidan Quinn, Kat Von D and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Aidan Quinn
Age: 53
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Film roles in movies such as ‘Desperately Seeking Susan,’ ‘Benny and Joon,’ ‘Legends of the Fall,’ ‘Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein’ and ‘Michael Collins,’ and television appearances on shows like ‘Third Watch’
This Day in History for March 8 – VW Bus Manufactured and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1817 – The New York Stock Exchange is founded (More info)
1948 – The Supreme Court rules that religious instruction in public schools violates the US Constitution (More info)
Want to See Mercedes’ New Invisible Car?
Look! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … an invisible Mercedes. What do you mean you can’t look? Oh, right, it’s invisible.
Redbox Offers Free Game and Movie Rentals — Dollars and Sense
You’ve likely seen the ubiquitous Redbox movie and game-rental kiosks all over the place. And if you haven’t yet tried them out, here’s a good reason to do so: the company is enticing you with a pair of freebies.
Bruce Springsteen on Politics: ‘I’d Prefer to Stay on the Sidelines’
When Bruce Springsteen spoke to the press in Paris last month, the outspoken political activist had some choice words for the Obama administration. Now, more of that hour-long press conference has been released.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 7 – Bryan Cranston, Wanda Sykes and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bryan Cranston
Age: 56
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing patriarch Hal in the sitcom ‘Malcolm in the Middle,’ winning three Emmys for his portrayal of Walter White in the drama ‘Breaking Bad,’ and roles in movies such as ‘That Thing You Do!,’ ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ and the upcoming ‘Rock of Ages’
This Day in History for March 7 – Bell Patents the Telephone and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1850 – Senator Daniel Webster gives his “Seventh of March” speech endorsing the Compromise of 1850 in order to prevent a possible civil war (More info)
1876 – Alexander Graham Bell is granted a patent for an invention he calls the telephone (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 6 – Rob Reiner, Connie Britton and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Rob Reiner
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor, Director, Writer and Producer
Known For: Earning two Emmys playing Michael “Meathead” Stivic on ‘All in the Family’ before going on to a successful directing career helming films like ‘Stand by Me,’ ‘When Harry Met Sally…,’ ‘Misery’ and ‘A Few Good Men,’ his political activism, and a former marr
This Day in History for March 6 – Walter Cronkite Retires and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1836 – The Alamo falls to Mexican forces (More info)
1857 – The Supreme Court of the United States rules in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case that slaves are not US citizens (More info)
Weekend Box Office – ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ Tops the Charts
Theodor Geisel — better known as Dr. Seuss — died more than a decade ago, but his legend lives on. Case in point? The movie ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ opened strong with $70.7 million in revenues, topping the box office charts this weekend.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 5 – Penn Jillette, Eva Mendes and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Penn Jillette
Age: 57
Occupation: Comedian, Magician and Illusionist
Known For: His work with fellow illusionist Teller in the duo known as Penn & Teller, his advocacy of atheism, free-market economics and scientific skepticism, appearing in music videos with artists including the Ramones and Katy Perry, and giving his daughter th