Kathy Landin
Research Proves Size Does Matter When It Comes to Gifts
Spent all your money on one really great gift, but think you should also get a small gift so your loved one has something else to open? Think again. New research shows that a small gift could decrease the value of the more generous one in the eyes of the recipient.
Ex Cop Created the Largest Imaginary Family in Greece to Claim More Benefits
Greece’s version of Jim Bob Duggar has been exposed as a fraud due to a tiny slip up. The man, whose identity is protected by Greek law, created 19 non-existent children in order to live off of government benefits. Unfortunately, police caught on to the scheme when the man’s taxes claimed he had the largest family in the country.
President Obama’s Family Avoids Facebook and DVRs ‘Modern Family’ Just Like Us!
He’s one of the most powerful people on the planet, but President Barack Obama is just like every other American with an average American family. According to an interview in PEOPLE, he watches TV and tries to keep his girls away from Facebook, just like any parent. Like we needed an interview to figure that out.
St. Louis Church Asks Bitter Cardinals Fans to Donate Albert Pujols Jerseys Instead of Burning Them
There was much consternation in St. Louis last week after Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols made his way toward a glittering paycheck with the Los Angeles Angels that will pay him more than $250 million over the course of 10 years. While most residents of the angered city saw an opportunity to set fire to pricey MLB clothing, one church saw an opportunity to turn a negative into a positive.
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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.
Muslim Women Warned to Stay Away From Bananas, Cucumbers and Other Sexual Foods
It’s important to some who observe the Muslim faith to distance themselves from those images, persons and items that might provoke sexual thoughts.
But is produce really one of those things?
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.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Leaked Facebook Photos Are Super Boring [PHOTOS]
Frustrations over Facebook’s lax privacy policies have risen quite high in recent times, which makes the fact that someone was able to hack the social site and make public some of Mark Zuckerberg’s private photos all the more satisfying.
We Say Goodbye to the World’s Oldest Dog Who Died at 26
As the theory goes, when a dog lives for 26 years, he’s actually lived the equivalent of 182 people years. That’s a long time for anyone and it was a long time for Pusuke, the world’s oldest dog, who passed away Monday.
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.
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.
Burger King Heats Up the Fast Food Competition with Bigger and Fatter Fries
The competition in the french fry market has gotten fierce between Burger King, McDonalds and the other fry-serving fast food joints. Mickey Ds’ traditionally grabs the top spot when it comes to favorite fries, but Wendy’s took a run at it with new “natural cut” fries seasoned with sea salt.
Now, Burger King is taking it up a notch by making its fries bigger.