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Are Young Women In Their 20′s Too Young For Botox Injections? [Video]

Steph — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:00:33 +0000

Botox injections have been used by women, usually in their middle years, to lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but doctors and dermatologists are noticing a new trend that will probably shock you. Doctors and dermatologists across the country are seeing more and more women in their 20′s asking for Botox injections. ABC [...]

Told You So! Watch Two Grown Men Endure Serious Labor Pains Here [Video]

Steph — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:03:39 +0000

Any woman who has gone through the long, painful process pf childbirth is well acquainted with the agony of labor pains, and we’ve all joked that if it was up to men, there would be no more babies! Is that really true? Find out here. “According to men, women exaggerate everything,” claims the two tough [...]

Astronaut Covers 'Space Oddity' From International Space Station [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:50:13 +0000

A Canadian astronaut named Chris Hadfield has been commander of the International Space Station for the past five months. In January, he showed us how to wash your hands in space, and just last month he explained the physics of tears in space. But he's also a musician.

Could Eating More Pizza Reduce Your Odds Of Getting Cancer?

Steph — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:00:55 +0000

This almost never happens in our grown up world. Something that tastes good, a food that you crave and can’t get enough of might have honest to goodness health benefits! A research team from Italy has concluded that people who ate pizza on a regular basis are far less likely to suffer from colon, mouth [...]

Weather Channel Interns Work In Live, Tweet Created Tornado – You Can Up The Wind Speed [Video]

Steph — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:06 +0000

If you think the weather in Michigan stinks , and it does right now, take heart! At least you’re not an intern for The Weather Channel. They are working in a tornado… The Weather Channel is currently celebrating Tornado Week, and to mark the occasion the station has created a tornado like atmosphere for it’s [...]

What Is 'Chandeliering?' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:56:14 +0000

A Minnesota woman caught an ice-shattering spectacle known to some as “chandeliering” on camera. Chandeliering happens when the ice on top of a lake starts to melt, breaks into shards, and accumulates on shore. It basically looks and sounds like broken glass being pushed into a big pile. See it for yourself right here!

Let Kids Eat Their Boogers – Biochemist Claims It's Good For Them [Video]

Steph — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:30:27 +0000

Where was the last place you caught someone picking their nose? At a traffic light, or at a playground? After picking, did they eat what ended up on the end of their finger? Eating boogers has always been a huge social no-no, but a Canadian biochemist is working to change that with a very thought provoking hypothesis!

'Star Trek: The Next Generation' On The Big Screen For One Night Only [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:19:45 +0000

"Star Trek: The Next Generation" will be on the big screen for one night only in Flint! The Emmy Award-Winning episodes "The Best of Both Worlds" Parts One and Two have been remastered and will be presented as a full-length feature this Thursday Night!

Do Tears Fall In Space? [VIDEOS]

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:56:54 +0000

When we were kids, we never got to learn about space from a man actually in space. In today's day and age, kids can!

New Research Suggests That Smelling Rosemary Can Help Your Memory Problems

Steph — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:00:32 +0000

What did I come in to this room for? Where did I put my car keys? What is my voice mail password? If you are like me, the litany of these everyday questions is endless! What if sniffing something that you can find in the produce section of your grocery store could help you with your memory problems? Would you try it?

Women Are More Angry And Hostile When They Wake Up Than Men

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:39:32 +0000

After being married for a few years, people start to notice patterns developing in their spouses. Some are innocent little quirks, others are more like “run for your life” tendencies. A new study out of Duke University shows that women are more angry, hostile and confrontational than men when they wake up. I’m not saying [...]

Should Daylight Saving Time Happen on Saturday or Sunday? [AUDIO]

Jeremy Fenech — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:45:56 +0000

I’ve never really understood the point of Daylight Saving Time. I know that it is supposed to add an hour of daylight, but how? We’re just moving an hour of morning daylight to the afternoon. Not to mention, everyone seemed to be dragging this morning. Altering your body clock even one hour can cause you [...]

Giant Mosquitoes Set To Invade Florida This Summer

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:15:49 +0000

Remember this when you’re planning that once-in-a-lifetime family trip to Disney World this summer. While you’re there, there’s a chance you’ll stumble into a real-life low-budget horror movie about ‘giant evil mosquitoes.’ According to entomologists at the University of Florida, a swarm of “Mega Mosquitoes” is set to invade central Florida this summer. The mega [...]

Mixing Liquor with Diet Soda Gets You Drunk Faster Than Regular Soda

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:53:50 +0000

This study is being presented as a warning about the hidden dangers of alcohol. So is it bad that when I saw it, my first thought was, “Nice! Advice on how to get drunk faster!” According to a new study out of Northern Kentucky University, if you mix your alcohol with diet soda, you actually [...]

Should The World Be Cat – Free?

Steph — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:15:30 +0000

Gareth Morgan, a resident of New Zealand, is a one-man environmental advocate with a simple request. That request has a lot of people’s claws out, though. Mr. Morgan is on a quest to make New Zealand, and the world cat-free. He called on his fellow citizens in New Zealand to make their current cat their [...]

UK, Brazil & Holland Suggest Residents Urinate In Shower To Save The Planet

Steph — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:15:52 +0000

We hear it every day. Save the planet, reuse and recycle, go green. All of those are designed to conserve our planet’s resources. What would you be willing to do to save our Earth? A city council official in Holland is strongly suggesting to residents that they urinate at the same time that they take [...]

Do It Yourself Stomach Pump May Be Available In The U.S. Soon [Video]

Steph — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:01:28 +0000

It's the beginning of a new year, and if you're like me, you have decided to try to lose some weight. The trouble is, counting calories is a pain and exercise is no fun at all! Let me introduce you to a new weight loss option that has been available in Europe for some time and may be coming to the United States soon. You might be able to eat your cake and lose weight too! Hit read more for details.

Company Steps Up To Answer Growing Demand For Bullet-Proof Children's Clothes [Video]

Steph — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 13:00:14 +0000

Miguel Caballero and his company have been making bullet-proof clothing for politicians and celebrities for 22 years, but since the tragic school shootings in Connecticut there has been an increasing demand from American parents for bullet-proof apparel of a different kind. Given the violent climate in some of today's schools, you might consider this an option for your child.

New Research Offers Clues As To Why We Blink

Steph — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:24:18 +0000

Did you know that we spend 10 per cent of our waking hours with our eyes shut? We do it without even thinking. It's called blinking. There is a popular theory that suggests that we blink to keep our eyes properly lubricated but new research seems to indicate that that idea may be incorrect. So why then do we blink? Find out after the jump.

Neil Armstrong's Brother Says He Lied About Origins of 'One Small Step' Speech [VIDEO]

Steph — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:21:25 +0000

It's one of the most iconic speeches in American history. On the day that Neil Armstrong stepped on to the surface of the moon he said "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." He always maintained that the words to the speech came to him spontaneously, in the moment. That may not have been the case, however. Find details after the jump.