Sex and drinking alcohol are the most beloved of all pastimes, according to a new survey from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. Stunning, we know.
There's an old stereotype that women enter into pornography because they have deep-seated issues relating to childhood abuse or addiction. However, nobody had ever actually tested the emotional well-being of female porn stars. Until now—and the results may be surprising.
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1520: Ferdinand Magellan reaches the Pacific Ocean with three ships, becoming the first European to sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific (more info)
1895: Frank Duryea wins the first motor-car race in the United States (more info)
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jon Stewart
Age: 50
Occupation: Comedian, Talk Show Host and Maker of Awesome
Known For: Hosting Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show,' his razor-sharp satirical skills, winning 16 Emmys, and being public enemy number one of cable-news talking heads the world over
Lawmakers in Texas are exploring affordable-education options for people under the financial hammer of the nation’s exploding tuition rates. The most controversial option is a bachelor’s degree for $10,000, which would cover tuition costs and textbooks.
When a player is struggling, it's not just the fans who notice. Players and coaches usually notice even sooner, but should they call their struggling teammates out?
Certain companies like to brag that their chocolate melts in your mouth, not in your hand. But anyone who's picked up a candy bar that got left out in the sun on a hot day knows that, in the end, heat always wins. Until now.
Cam Newton threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores, and the Carolina Panthers beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 30-22, in Philadelphia on Monday night.
Having your house surrounded by water because of a flood is usually a good enough reason to stay home from work, but not this time.
Marsha Hedgepeth works as a technician in an emergency room. So when Hurricane Sandy put her Toms River, New Jersey, neighborhood under 10 feet of water, she knew she had to get to her hospital so she could help those who were injured in the superstorm.
McDonald's seems to be following the old "toss enough stuff at the walls and see what sticks" adage, as the burger chain recently announced that it will be testing three new variations of its infamous Quarter Pounder: habanero ranch, deluxe and bacon cheese, starting this week.