Jeremy Taylor
‘Encyclopedia Brown’ Author Donald J. Sobol Dies at 87
Donald J. Sobol, the author of the extremely popular boy-detective book series ‘Encyclopedia Brown,’ died last week of natural causes. He was 87.
You May Not Believe How Much Parents Will Spend On Back-to-School Supplies This Year — Survey of the Day
For a kid, there may be nothing more depressing than the first advertisements for back-to-school sales, which remind them that their summer vacation won’t last forever.
The only thing more depressing for parents may be the cost of sending their little ones back to a new classroom.
Would You Date Somebody 15 Years Older Than You? — Survey of the Day
While flings with a much older man — and by much older we mean at least a 15-year difference — have long been sighted amongst women in our culture (Exhibit A: Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas), it is only recently that romances where the woman is the much older partner have come into the forefront.
Can Being Too Fat Actually Be Healthier Than Being Too Thin?
Much ink has been spilled about studies detailing the health risks associated with being overweight.
And while there is no doubt that severe obesity can lead to a litany of medical problems, a new study suggests that moderately overweight people are still pretty healthy. So, what’s the skinny on this phenomenon?
Do You Consider Yourself Sexually Adventurous? — Survey of the Day
“Sexually adventurous” is a relative term. It could mean anything from trying new positions to stuff we can’t get into here. But whatever the definition of sexual adventurous, most Americans think it defines their love life.
Is It Okay for Men to Cry in Public? — Survey of the Day
After losing in the Wimbledon finals to Roger Federer, Andy Murray wept tears of sadness. Although his passion seemed to endear him to tennis fans, his watery reaction didn’t convince a whole lot of guys that it’s okay to cry in public.
Are You Trying to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables? — Survey of the Day
You’ve been told since you were a little kid to eat your fruits and veggies.
These time-honored words of wisdom seem to falling on deaf ears, though.
Pennsylvania Mayor Cuts Salary of All City Employees to Minimum Wage — Is It Fair?
Not even Michael Scott of Dunder Mifflin fame would pull the kind of controversial stunt the mayor of Scranton, PA. has.
Political Extremists May Sound Mad, But They’re Actually Happier Than Moderates
While political extremists may froth at the mouth and march around in a huff, research suggests that they are actually happier than those who take more moderate political views.
Does Facebook Make You Feel Inadequate? — Survey of the Day
When scanning the Facebook pages of your friends, you are getting a best case scenario look at their life.