Shauna Wright
What Are the Germiest Surfaces in Hotel Rooms? You May Be Surprised
You’ve probably seen those reports about how germy hotel beds can be. But a new study shows something else in a room is likely to be far more contaminated.
What Type of Dog Is Most Likely to Get You a Date?
Recent research indicates people and their dogs are a lot alike. But did you know people make assumptions about you depending on what kind of dog you have?
Mother Furious After Kindergarten Teacher Tells Kids to Hit Bully [VIDEO]
Childhood bullies sometimes need a taste of their own medicine to change their ways. But should a teacher be the one dosing it out?
Ice Cream Trucks Running Low on Frozen Favorites — Dollars and Sense
One of the most familiar sights of summer is the neighborhood ice cream truck. But thanks to a shortage of many popular frozen treats made by Good Humor, you may not be seeing those trucks quite as often in the months to come.
Japanese Apartment Complex Caters to Motorcycle Owners
Motorcycle enthusiasts sometimes have a difficult choice: leave their beloved rides out in the elements, or pay to garage them. But Japanese architects may have come up with the perfect solution — an apartment complex with a compact motorcycle garage in each unit.
Brace Yourselves, Parents! The Cost of Raising a Child Just Went Up — Dollars and Sense
Pretty much everyone knows that raising a child is getting more and more expensive. But did you know that the cost of doing so went up $8,000 in just one year?
Paramedics Called After Lindsay Lohan Found Unconscious
Paramedics were called Friday morning after troubled actress Lindsay Lohan was found unconscious in the penthouse of a California hotel.
Skip the Ties — All Dad Wants for Father’s Day is You
If you’re having a tough time finding a gift for Father’s Day, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: most dads don’t want anything other than to spend a little extra time with you.
Want a Beer? You’ll Have to Tackle the Machine to Get One
We’ve all whacked a vending machine a time or two to get an errant bag of M&Ms to drop into our greedy little hands but how about a beer vending machine that literally requires you to tackle it before it gives up the goods?
Does Living Near a Walmart Make Your House More Valuable? — Dollars and Sense
Many communities gripe when Walmart considers moving in, but a new report indicates homes near the stores actually rise in value when the megachain comes to town.
Well, Duh! Facebook Could Very Well Ruin Workplace Productivity
With the advent of social media, many people have blurred the lines between their personal and professional lives. And according to a new survey, it could be causing problems.
New York City Board of Health Weighing a Ban on Large Movie Popcorn
Look out, New Yorkers — Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the City Board of Health aren’t just after your large sodas. Now they want your bucket-sized popcorn and jumbo milkshakes, too.