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Just How Rare Is an Actual Blue Moon? [VIDEO]
Saying something only happens “once in a blue moon” typically means it’s extremely rare. True blue moons — defined as the second full moon in a month — aren’t actually that uncommon, but if you don’t catch the one on Aug. 31, it’ll be three years before you get another chance.
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New Movie Releases — ‘Lawless,’ ‘The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure’ and ‘The Possession’
You won’t have to wait until Friday for two of the three new movies bowing this week — in fact, you can go ahead and line up for tickets right now.
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This Day in History for August 26 – Charles Lindbergh Dies and More
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Postal Service Requesting People Take All These Simpsons Stamps Off Their Hands
Are you a big Simpsons fan? You’re in luck! Stamps featuring characters from the popular show were issued back in 2009 and 2010, but the USPS still has a few left. And by “a few,” we mean 682 million.
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Celebrity Birthdays for August 25 – Gene Simmons, Elvis Costello and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Gene Simmons
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Actor
Known For: Being “the demon” in the rock group Kiss on hits such as ‘Detroit Rock City’ and ‘Rock and Roll All Nite,’ his freakishly long tongue, and his reality show ‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels’
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New Movie Releases — ‘Hit & Run,’ ‘The Apparition’ and ‘Premium Rush’
Comedy, horror and adventure aren’t just words singles use to describe the dating scene — they also nicely sum up the plotlines of the three new movies premiering in theaters this week.
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Jeffrey Johnson Identified As Empire State Building Shooter
A man who shot and killed a former co-worker near the Empire State Building on Friday morning has now been identified as 53-year-old Jeffrey Johnson.
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This Day in History for August 24 – Mount Vesuvius Erupts and More
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This Day in History for August 23 – Gaddafi Overthrown and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1926 – Silent film star Rudolph Valentino dies from a ruptured ulcer at the age of 31, sending tens of thousands of fans into a hysterical state of mass mourning (More info)
1939 – Germany and the Soviet Union shock the world by signing the Hitler-Stalin Pact (More info)
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Celebrity Birthdays for August 21 – Kim Cattrall, Hayden Panettiere and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kim Cattrall
Age: 56
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her roles in the films ‘Police Academy, ‘Mannequin’ and ‘Porky’s,’ and playing lusty Samantha Jones in the ‘Sex and the City’ television and movie franchises
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This Day in History for August 19 – The Beatles Go On Tour and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1812 – The American frigate USS Constitution earns the nickname “Old Ironsides” after defeating the British frigate HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada (More info)
1909 – The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the home of the Indianapolis 500 (More info)
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Celebrity Birthdays for August 19 – Bill Clinton, Matthew Perry and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bill Clinton
Age: 66
Occupation: Politician and Philanthropist
Known For: Serving as the 42nd president of the United States, creating the William J. Clinton Foundation to address international causes such as global warming and the prevention of AIDS, his marriage to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and being generally beloved by liberals
