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Celebrity Birthdays for May 16 – Janet Jackson, Tori Spelling and More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Janet Jackson
Age: 47
Occupation: Singer, Dancer and Actress
Known For: Dozens of hit singles including ‘Control,’ ‘Rhythm Nation’ and ‘That’s the Way Love Goes,’ early TV roles on ‘Good Times’ and ‘Fame,’ movie work in ‘Poetic Justice’ and the ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ film franchise, being of the world’s most awarded artists, and of course being the late Michael Jackson’s little sister

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This Day in History for May 16 – First Academy Awards and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1770 – Marie Antoinette, 14, marries 15-year-old Louis-Auguste, who later becomes king of France (More info)

1868 – President Andrew Johnson is acquitted in his impeachment trial by one vote in the US Senate (More info)

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Well, Duh! New Study Confirms That TV Inspires Kids to Eat More Junk Food

In a study confirming what most of us have probably suspected all along, researchers have found that television encourages young people to eat more junk food and paves the way to obesity and other significant health issues.

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This Isn’t a Joke – Get Paid to Eat Fast Food and Gain Weight

There is a new study on obesity being conducted by Washington University that is requiring all of its participants to gain 5% of their body weight in exchange for $3,500.

And you won’t believe what participants will have to chow down on.

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 15 – Wavy Gravy, Brian Eno and More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Wavy Gravy
Age: 76
Occupation: Cultural Icon
Known For: His hippie appearance, personality and beliefs, dressing as a clown during political protests because he felt he was less likely to be arrested that way, being the official clown of the Grateful Dead, co-founding organizations including Camp Winnarainbow and the activist commune Hog Farm, and hosting two shows on Sirius Satellite Radio’s “Jam On” station

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This Day in History for May 15 – McDonald’s Opens First Restaurant and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1928 – Mickey Mouse premieres in his first cartoon, ‘Plane Crazy’ (More info)

1940 – McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in San Bernardino, Calif. (More info)

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Do You Prefer the Print or Online Version of a Newspaper? — Survey of the Day

It’s no secret that most newspapers have lost a good chunk of their circulation over the past decade.

But just because more and more people are getting their news from the internet it doesn’t mean they’d rather read their news on a screen than they would on a piece of paper.

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 14 – George Lucas, Mark Zuckerberg and More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

George Lucas
Age: 68
Occupation: Writer, Producer and Director
Known For: Creating the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, endlessly tinkering with it to the great annoyance of fans, co-creating the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise along with Steven Spielberg, directing films like ‘American Graffiti,’ and being the founder, chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm

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This Day in History for May 14 – Skylab Launched and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1804 – The Lewis and Clark Expedition begins its historic journey (More info)

1904 – St. Louis, Mo. hosts the first Olympic Games in the United States (More info)

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Are You Planning to Go on Vacation This Summer? – Survey of the Day

High gas prices and a soft economy have many in the travel industry fearing that Americans are going to ditch the traditional summer vacation this year. But is that really the case?

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