Jeremy Taylor
Olympic Swimmer Makes Replica Gold Medal for Fallen Rival
When Hungarian swimmer Daniel Gyurta won the gold medal in the 200m breaststroke during the London Olympics it just didn’t feel right.
That’s because rival and good friend Dale Oen wasn’t there to compete against him.
Would You Pay Extra for a Child-Free Flight? [POLL]
It can be a pain to travel with kids. It’s one thing when it’s your own rugrat bopping around in their seat and harassing you about arrival times and quite another when the little rascal belongs to someone else.
More Reason to Worry — Anxiety Can Lead to Early Death
Thoughts about an early death can make a person anxious or depressed. Now, a new study has found that anxiety and depression are among the psychological disorders that seem to contribute to early deaths. Talk about a vicious cycle.
How Much Do You Tip? [POLL]
The rules of tipping in restaurants vary among nations and culture. In the United States, 15 percent is considered customary for average service.
However, a new ’60 Minutes’/Vanity Fair Poll 990 American adults has found that a good chunk of diners typically give more or less than that percentage.
Ticked-Off Umpire Ejects Minor League PA Announcer After He Plays ‘Three Blind Mice’ [VIDEO]
During a recent Class A minor league baseball game between the Daytona Cubs and the Fort Myers Miracles, public address announcer Derek Dye decided to have some fun with the umpires.
Bad idea.
Will You Continue to Eat At Chick-fil-A? [POLL]
For the past couple of weeks, fried chicken has dominated the culture wars. It all started when Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy harshly criticized gay marriage, drawing the ire of cause’s supporters.
The eatery has further stirred controversy by donating millions of dollars to groups that don’t support gay marriage.
How Do You Watch Movies? — Survey of the Day
It is assumed that streaming video will eventually be the death knell of the DVD and Blu-ray industries. But could the easy-to-use technology also be cutting into movie box office profits?
Do You Hide Purchases from Your Significant Other? — Survey of the Day
Between online shopping and the proliferation of credit cards there has never been an easier time to buy things. And because making a purchase has become such a breeze, it has also become easier to hide these buys from your spouse.
But are folks regularly engaging in this deception?