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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 13 Week 8 – Three Memorable Moments [VIDEOS]
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And then there were five.
The quintet of remaining pairs on 'Dancing with the Stars' were tasked with two individual (non-themed, yay!) dances each — one deemed an “instant dance” in that it had to be performed just minutes after being assigned a song.
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Americans Have Fewer Close Friends Compared to 25 Years Ago
While social media sites may have increased Americans’ overall number of acquaintances, new research slated for publication in a journal called ‘Social Networks’ shows the number of people we claim as close friends is now lower than it was 25 years ago.
Celebrity Birthdays for November 7 – Joni Mitchell, Lawrence O’Donnell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joni Mitchell
Age: 68
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Defining an era with iconic songs such as ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ and the gorgeous ‘Woodstock,’ having later success with jazz recordings, being called one of greatest songwriters ever by Rolling Stone, and having a strong influence on modern artists ranging from
This Day in History for November 7 – Magic Johnson’s HIV Announcement and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1908 – Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are reportedly killed in San Vicente, Bolivia (More info)
1916 – Jeannette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to the United States Congress (More info)
Oklahoma Cleans Up After Weekend Earthquakes [VIDEO]
A series of earthquakes and aftershocks — some felt as far away as Wisconsin — shook Oklahoma this weekend, startling people more accustomed to tornadoes than temblors.
Early Saturday, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake affected areas from Texas to Missouri, followed by a 5.6 quake later that night — Oklahoma’s strongest in history — and more than 10 aftershocks.
Genetically Modified Rice Can Be Used in Lieu of Human Blood
Scientists have found a way to genetically modify rice as a replacement for human blood. The idea is to extract a protein containing human genes that could then be used in lieu of actual blood to help burn victims and those who’ve suffered massive blood loss.
It’s seen as a viable solution to shortages of blood donations, and it circumvents the need for HIV and hepatitis screenings that must be do
Weekend Box Office: ‘Puss In Boots’ Claws Its Way to Another First Place Finish
In its second week of release, ‘Puss In Boots,’ the Antonio Banderas-voiced swashbuckling feline from the ‘Shrek’ franchise, pulled in $33 million in milk money to again take the top spot at the box office this weekend.
Pre-Nup Says Kim Kardashian Can Keep Her Engagement Ring… for a Price
It’s messy enough when a mortal couple gets divorced, but when it’s a wealthy celebrity pair like Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, things get even more complicated.
Case in point: after Kardashian pulled the plug on her much-hyped 72-day marriage to her NBA player husband, many wondered who’d get custody of her massive 20-carat diamond engagement ring.
Is Beyonce Having a Baby Girl? Kelly Rowland Let It Slip
Kelly Rowland, a close friend of Beyonce’s and a former member of their all-girl group Destiny’s Child, may have inadvertently let slip the gender of the baby the superstar singer is famously carrying.
New Toyota Technology Could Help the Paralyzed Walk [VIDEO]
On November 2 in Tokyo, auto maker Toyota unveiled several robotic devices designed to help paralyzed people and the elderly walk.
These robots include sensors that detect the user’s posture, grasp and holding strength, and motor control technology that facilitates someone’s desired motion.
New Movie Releases: ‘Tower Heist,’ ‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’
This weekend’s new films include a timely tale of revenge against a greedy rich guy, and the latest in a movie franchise beloved by users of, shall we say, “recreational herbs.”
‘Willy Wonka’ Actor Leonard Stone Dies at Age 87
Leonard Stone, who played the fast-talking father of Violet Beauregarde in 1971′s ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,’ died of cancer on Wednesday just shy of his 88th birthday.