Shauna Wright
Where Are the Dirtiest Places in Your Office?
You may already know your computer keyboard and mouse can be incredibly germy items, but you may be surprised what a new study says is probably the dirtiest place in your office.
You Won’t Believe How Many People Pee in Pools
Summer is a time when many people take to swimming pools, both public and private. But before you put on your suit and dive in, this might give you pause: a new survey found one in five adults admit that at some point, they’ve peed in a pool.
What Are the Best Ways to Increase Your Gas Mileage?
If your gas mileage doesn’t seem as good as it once was, there might be some very valid reasons — including the fact that you’re driving too aggressively.
At What Grade Level Does Congress Talk? The Answer May Surprise You
If you’ve ever listened to a member of Congress speak and felt like you were being addressed as a child, it’s not your imagination. A new study shows congresspeople now talk at a 10th grade level — a full grade lower than they did just seven years ago.
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.
Should Young Children Be Allowed on Facebook? Mark Zuckerberg Says Yes
Facebook only allows people 13 and over to sign up for an account — but the social site’s founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, wants that to change.
Are You a Constant Snacker? Experts Say You Aren’t Alone
Many dieticians recommend that the best way to stick to a healthy weight is to have three meals and one snack daily. Yet new statistics say almost half of Americans sneak in at least two snacks every day.
Babe Ruth’s New York Yankees Jersey Smashes Record By Selling for $4.4 Million at Auction
How much would you pay for a piece of baseball history? In the case of a Babe Ruth jersey, a buyer shelled out $4.4 million — making it the most expensive sports memorabilia item ever sold.
What Is ‘Drip Pricing’ and Why Is the FTC Cracking Down on It? — Dollars and Sense
Have you ever bought a cheap airline fare, only to be hit with fees later on that turned it into a far more expensive ticket? Congratulations — you’re a victim of ‘drip pricing.’
Australian Student Sues High School for Giving Her a Lousy Education
What’s a student to do when she can’t get into her desired college program? Sue her high school, of course.
Almost Half of College Students Are Clueless About How Much Loan Debt They Have — Dollars and Sense
It’s not unusual for college students to graduate with a hefty student loan debt. But according to a new study, many don’t know how much they owe — and some aren’t aware they owe anything at all.
Scores of Graduating High School Students Suspended After Harmless Senior Prank
A small group of seniors at Cascade High School in Clayton, IN celebrated their upcoming graduation with a prank, covering school doors, offices and windows with more than 12,000 colorful Post-It notes.