Jeremy Taylor
11 Fun White House Easter Egg Roll Moments
The White House Easter Egg Roll is a tradition that goes back to 1878. In the beginning, the event was mostly just the roll itself, with children pushing painted eggs through the White House Lawn with a long-handled spoon.
But these days, it is much more than that. Now it’s a 11 hour event that about 35,000 kids and their parents attend.
Who Do You Blame for Rising Gas Prices? — Survey of the Day
As gas approaches an average of $4.00 a gallon, the public isn’t happy with the way President Obama is dealing with the issue.
When Is the Happiest Time in Life? — Survey of the Day
While one might assume the happiest time in life is during the carefree days of childhood or the wild years of college, for most people it actually comes years after that.
Guess What? Working More Than 40 Hours a Week Is a Waste of Time
Here’s something that you are going to very tempted to tell your boss. According to 150 years of studies — yes, 150 — on productivity, having employees work more than 40 hours a week does more harm than good to the bottom line.
Medical Marijuana Delivery Man Claims He Was Robbed By Ninjas
Was a medical marijuana delivery man in West Covina, CA, actually robbed by ninjas last week? That’s what the man, who is only described as being in his 40s, alleges. And so far the police are taking his claim seriously.
Former World’s Ugliest Dog Using Bad Looks For Good
We were all sad to hear that Yoda, the world’s ugliest dog of 2011, recently passed away. But there are still plenty of homely canines among us, including 2007′s World’s Ugliest Dog, Elwood.
Do You Only Buy Clothing When It’s On Sale? — Survey of the Day
Recently, J.C. Penney announced plans to do away with sales and instead offer discounted prices every day. The retail giant’s new strategy is a risky one because many shoppers are in the habit of only buying clothing when they see red sale tags.
Should Soda and Other Sugary Drinks Be Taxed? — Survey of the Day
Much like cigarettes and alcohol are taxed, there is a movement afoot to levy similar charges on soda and other sweetened beverages.
Blonde Hilariously Explains Meaning of ‘Miles Per Hour’
During a road trip, Travis Chambers proposed a math problem to his wife Chelsea. “If you are traveling 80 miles per hour, how long does it take you to go 80 miles?,” he wonders.
While that would seem a ridiculous question to ask an adult, given the ease in which the answer can be calculated, there was a reason Travis asked.
Is Nuclear Power Worth the Benefits? – Survey of the Day
Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear reactor disaster in Japan. While that tragedy highlighted the downside to nuclear power, has it changed opinions about the energy source?
Is a Female Dominated Work Force a Positive Development?
Depending on how the workforce is measured, women have either become the majority of workers in the United States or are right on the cusp of becoming so.
According to a new survey from Allstate-National Journal, most Americans think this is a positive development.
At What Age Do You Think Adulthood Really Begins? – Survey of the Day
Is the bad economy delaying adulthood for our nation’s youth? A survey from the Pew Research Center suggests that it might be.