Donald Deane has held a variety of jobs, including college English teacher, newspaper reporter/editor, internet project manager, dishwasher and dogcatcher. He now writes exclusively and has contributed to AOL TV and Moviefone among others.
Donald Deane
Is There Any Truth to the ‘Three Second Rule’? [VIDEO]
Who among us hasn't eaten something off the floor as long as it sat there for three seconds or less? Well, it turns out there may be some truth to the "three second rule," but it has more to do with the type of food than how long it lingers on the ground.
What Part of the Body Can Sports Drinks Ruin?
Energy and sports drinks may be a great way to get a pick-me-up, but a new study published in the journal General Dentistry says they may be doing permanent damage to your teeth, as well.
Do Women Pay More than Men for Credit Cards? — Dollars and Sense
According to a new study by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, men and women aren't equal when it comes to credit cards. It says that, on the average, women pay half a point higher on credit card interest rates than men do, even when income and level of education are factored in.
Kraft Reimagines Fig Newtons Without the Fig
Try for a moment to imagine Fig Newtons without the fig. Seems like a day without sunshine, doesn't it?
And yet, maker Kraft Foods is trying to reinvigorate the brand by removing the "baggage" associated with the humble fruit altogether.
What Is a ‘Supermoon’ and Why Should You Care It’s Coming Out This Weekend? [VIDEO]
Amateur astronomers may want to dust off their telescopes, because a massive full moon -- aka a "supermoon" -- will arrive this weekend and it'll be the year's biggest.
Which Airline Is About to Infuriate Passengers by Instituting a Whopping $100 Carry-On Baggage Fee?
Anyone who thought airline baggage fees couldn't get any higher should think again. Florida-based carrier Spirit Airlines is preparing to charge passengers a whopping $100 fee for carry-on bags.
Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ Smashes World Record By Selling for $119 Million
A pastel version of Edvard Munch's masterpiece 'The Scream' sold for $119.9 million at Sotheby's in New York on Wednesday night, setting a new world record for an auctioned work of art.
New Study Reveals Breastfeeding May Hurt Moms’ Income — Dollars and Sense
The benefits of breastfeeding to both mother and child have been well-documented. Among other things, it can boost a child's immunity and help protect moms from several different types of cancer. However, a new study by the American Sociological Review says breastfeeding may hurt mothers in an unexpected way -- in the pocketbook.
Complaints Skyrocket as Telemarketers Ignore ‘Do Not Call’ List [VIDEO]
Ever since it was implemented in 2004, more than 200 million numbers have been added to the National Do Not Call Registry in an attempt to limit calls by telemarketers. But a report by 'Today' claims some scammers are ignoring the list and calling anyway.
Controversy Erupts After Father Secretly Tapes Teachers Verbally Abusing Autistic Son [VIDEO]
Confused by reports that his autistic son had suddenly become violent at school, New Jersey dad Stuart Chaifetz made the child wear a recording device in an attempt get to the bottom of things. Shockingly, he discovered that a teacher and a teacher's aide were verbally abusing learning-disabled children at Horace Mann Elementary School in the town of Cherry Hill.