San Francisco Considering Banning Sales of All Pets
A proposal to ban all pets sales in San Francisco is being considered by the city’s Board of Supervisors.
According to those who have proposed the ban, the rational behind it is twofold. It would encourage San Franciscans to adopt animals from shelters and rescue organization, and it would put an end to what animal rights activists claim are inhumane conditions in puppy mills and kitten factories.
Engineers Finally Rule Whether Toilet Paper Rolls Should Go Over or Under
It’s an age-old question (and probably the cause of more than one marital argument): Which way should toilet paper rolls be oriented? This is serious business, people. So serious that even engineers have gotten involved. The awesome folks at EngineeringDegree.net put together an infographic covering everything from the history of toilet paper to the physics involved in how it’s hung and the pros and cons of each.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 27 – Vera Wang, Tobey Maguire and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Vera Wang
Age: 62
Occupation: Fashion Designer
Known For: Lovely and highly coveted wedding gowns as well as a broad range of clothing, fragrance, jewelry, eyewear, shoe and houseware collections
Tobey Maguire
Age: 36
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Portraying Peter Parker in three ‘Spider-Man’ films as well as appearing in the movies ‘Seab
This Day in History for June 27 – Stonewall Uprising and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1844 – Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum Smith are murdered by a mob at the Carthage, Illinois jail (More info)
1898 – The first solo circumnavigation of the globe is completed by Joshua Slocum from Briar Island, Nova Scotia (More info)
Changing Your Name After Marriage Could Cost You $500,000
The old tradition of a woman taking her husband’s last name after marriage, while still common, is happening less frequently among modern brides. They sometimes eschew the custom for professional or personal reasons, or simply because changing your name can be a flat-out pain.
Now they can add one more reason: it could wind up costing them money.
Experiment With the Electrical Grid Could Make Your Clocks Wrong
Starting in mid-July, your electric clocks and coffeemakers could be running up to 20 minutes fast, and you probably won’t know why.
For the past 80 years, clocks plugged in to an electrical source have kept time based on the rate of the electrical current that powers them. If this current doesn’t keep its usual rate, clocks run a bit fast or slow. Right now, power companies now take steps to ensure the frequency of the current – and the time – is as precise as possible.
Actors Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz Quietly Wed
Sorry, ladies. Looks like the latest James Bond is off the market.
In a small, paparazzi-free ceremony last Wednesday, Daniel Craig and actress Rachel Weisz tied the knot. The low-key nuptials in New York State had just four people in attendance: Craig’s daughter, Ella, 18, Weisz’s son, Henry, 4, and two friends who acted as witnesses.
Lady Antebellum Releases ‘Just a Kiss’ Teaser Clips [VIDEO]
In what may be the biggest tease ever, Lady Antebellum released two five-second clips from their upcoming ‘Just a Kiss’ video, which debuts Monday at 1PM ET/Noon CT on the band’s website.
Not much is actually shown in the clips. In the first clip, we see Charles Kelley singing at a deserted train station, and in the second, he’s joined on a train by Hillary Scott and guitarist Dave Haywood.
Cee Lo Exits Rihanna’s Summer Tour
Cee Lo Green has apparently decided to give a big “forget you” to Rihanna.
According to the NY Times, the singer dropped out of Rihanna’s ‘Loud’ tour Friday, citing his busy schedule.
Weekend Box Office: ‘Cars 2′ Cruises to Victory
‘Jackass’ Star Ryan Dunn Killed in Car Crash
34-year-old Ryan Dunn, one of the many faces of MTV’s popular prank franchise ‘Jackass,’ was killed in a car accident early Monday morning in Pennsylvania, TMZ has confirmed.
According to the report, the accident occurred at around 3AM at Route 322 and New Street in West Goshen Township. Dunn was in the vehicle with an unidentified person – who was also killed – though no word yet on who was actually driving the car.