Shauna Wright
Sara Lee Is No More — What’s the Company’s New Name?
Apparently someone doesn’t like Sara Lee: the company itself.
It’s announced it will abandon the name later this month and split into two entities, calling itself Hillshire Farm in North America.
Taco Bell Puts Big Mac to Shame By Selling 100 Million Doritos Locos Tacos in Under Three Months
Taco Bell’s Doritos Locos Tacos, made with a nacho cheese-flavored Doritos shell, have been a hit. A huge hit.
Disney World Raises Prices, Retains Title of ‘Most Expensive Theme Park’
Just days after a recent study indicated theme park attendance is rising, Disney has announced it’s bumping up admission prices at Disney World, thus allowing the Florida vacation spot to retain the dubious title of “most expensive theme park.”
Historic British Home Can Be Yours for $4 Million — It’s Perfect If You Don’t Need This One Major Amenity
If you happen to have almost $4 million burning a hole in your pocket, you could own a piece of British history: Apethorpe Hall in Northamptonshire, England is for sale. And while the sprawling mansion with 48 rooms is fit for a king, it has one little drawback: there are no bathrooms.
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)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 1 – Morgan Freeman, Ronnie Wood and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Morgan Freeman
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His Oscar-winning role in ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ nominations for films including ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ and ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ appearing in dozens of other movies, and doing so much voiceover work that you’re probably hearing him as you read this
Can Laughing Help You Fall Asleep? The Not-So-Funny Answer May Surprise You
Looks like there’s actually a really good reason so many networks have comedians hosting late-night shows: laughing producing melatonin, a hormone that helps us sleep.
How Much Will People Spend on Graduation Gifts This Year? — Dollars and Sense
Student loan debt may be skyrocketing, but the students themselves will likely leave school with some nice presents — a new survey shows Americans will spend almost $5 billion on graduation gifts this year.
Celebrity Birthdays for May 24 – Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tommy Chong
Age: 74
Occupation: Actor, Comedian and Activist
Known For: Being half of the legendary comedy duo known as Cheech and Chong, who made a career out of playing hippie-era stoners in movies like ‘Up in Smoke’ and ‘Nice Dreams,’ not diverting too far from character playing Leo on the sitcom ‘That ’70s Show,’ being considered
Would You Pay $1 Million for a Parking Spot?
A million dollars sure doesn’t go as far as it used to. In fact, in New York City, it’ll just buy you a premium place to park your car.