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Want to Buy the Town Where Custer Made His Last Stand? You Can for the Bargain Price of $250,000 [VIDEO]
If you’re in the market to buy your own town (and really, who isn’t?) but don’t have the $4 million needed to buy one in Utah, we have good news: for a fraction of the price, you can snap up the Montana town where Custer made his last stand.
Can Having a Pet Help with Depression?
Feeling blue? Instead of sitting down with a tub of ice cream, cuddle up with a dog or cat instead — research shows the unconditional love offered by our furry friends can brighten our moods and reduce tension.
Celebrity Birthdays for August 8 – Dustin Hoffman, The Edge and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dustin Hoffman
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor
Known For: A half-century of work on stage and screen, including Academy Awards for his roles in ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ and ‘Rain Man’ and other notable work in movies like ‘The Graduate,’ ‘Midnight Cowboy,’ ‘All the President’s Men,’ ‘Tootsie’ and ‘Wag the Dog’
This Day in History for August 8 – Nixon Resigns and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – Gen. Robert E. Lee offers his resignation following his defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg (More info)
1876 – Thomas Edison patents the mimeograph (More info)
More and More Americans Are Walking for Exercise
As a whole, the US has an obesity problem — but the good news is that more of us are getting up off the couch and talking a walk.
Study Finds Minorities Are More Likely to Own Smartphones
Pop quiz: among whites, blacks, Asians and Hispanics, which are the least likely to own a smartphone?
Want to Attract a Date? Be Funny and Playful [POLL]
In the classic rom-com ‘When Harry Met Sally…,’ one of the characters quips, “Everybody thinks they have good taste and a sense of humor.”
That’s largely true — but a new study discovered that people who actually do have a sense of humor may have a much easier time finding a mate.
Would You Be Willing to Skip Eating If It Meant Living Longer?
We all want to live longer, but one way to do it may not sit well with you — it involves eating less. A lot less. In fact, on some days, you’ll eat almost nothing at all.