Kathy Landin
Coffee, Beer Among the Bad Things That Are Suddenly Good for You in 2011
For years society has told us that drinking coffee, drinking beer and swearing are bad, but thanks to the results of new research released in 2011, some things we thought were bad are actually good for us. Turns out being a caffeine-addled, Guinness-soaked potty mouth actually improves your health — in moderation, of course.
Lindsay Lohan Has Her Chanel Back, Hawaiian Thief Can Keep the $10K
After some intense hours, Lindsay Lohan, who’s vacationing after completing less than a day of her 30-day jail sentence, has been reunited with her $5,000 purse and her passport, although she’s out about $10,000 in cash. At least the Chanel is safe.
Streets Belong to the Elderly as Older Drivers Outnumber the Younger
We’ve all heard the stories of elderly drivers with poor vision who drive through the front of stores or hit pedestrians — just watch South Park. If you’re one of those people who are freaked out by these often times urban legends, a new study from the University of Michigan might freak you out even more. Apparently, for the first time there are more older drivers on the road than younger drivers.
‘Why Do We Shiver?’ and Other Mysterious Winter Health Questions Answered — Health Check
Unless you’re lucky enough to live in one of those beautiful, warm places, where the weather never changes, you are now settling in for a season of gloves, static, chapped lips and chills to the bone. But what do we really know about how our bodies react to winter?
New Study Shows How ‘Jersey Shore’ Is Actually Harming Society
Many haters of ‘Jersey Shore,’ ‘Teen Mom 2,’ ’16 and Pregnant’ and ‘Real World’ have always somewhat jokingly said these shows are harming society. Turns out they might be right, at least when young ladies are concerned. A study released on Wednesday by The Parents Television Council (PTC) shows that females in these shows engage in 88 percent of the sexual dialogue and insult each other more than
Fox News Thinks The Muppets Are Communists [VIDEO]
Some of the many lessons in the new movie ‘The Muppets’ include the benefits of working together, remembering how important family is and that Fozzy Bear still tells corny jokes. But does ‘The Muppets’ teach kids to be capitalist-hating Communists?
Former Marine Can’t Stop Sending Spam to Troops Overseas
Most of us get annoyed when we receive spam, but one Maryland man has spent countless hours and money sending Spam to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan so they can have a little bit of home while they’re away.
Here Come Future Brides Rosie O’Donnell and Michelle Rounds
Rosie O’Donnell shocked her audience during a taping of ‘The Rosie Show’ on Monday with a little special announcement — she’s engaged. E! News did the leg work in confirming the news with one of O’Donnell’s reps.
The boisterous and sometimes outspoken host plans to wed her girlfriend Michelle Rounds, but no date has been set yet.
Facebook Bans the Town of Effin, Ireland for Having an Obscene Name
A woman in Ireland is unable to list the name of her hometown on her Facebook profile because it’s Effin, Ireland. Not “f***in’ Ireland”… Effin, Ireland.
Stolen Santa Returned with a Cash Prize, But Penguins Are Still Missing
Disney may not be making the case of the stolen, inflatable Santa into a Christmas Special any time soon, but this holiday story does have a happy ending.
Can Chewing Gum Help Control Your Appetite? — Health Check
Smokers have a gum that helps them quit smoking, so it’s only fair that overeaters have a gum to help them quit eating. Thankfully, scientists are getting close to making a safe appetite suppressant gum a reality.
How Many Vacation Days Do Americans Waste Each Year?
Everyone likes vacation, and yet Americans prove themselves to be the workaholics they’re rumored to be by not using all of the vacation time allotted to them by employers.