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Baldness Makes Men More Manly and Dominant
Science has just provided new hope for the bald, but it may not be what you think.
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania showed students photos of similar-looking, similar-aged men—some with hair and others with shaved heads. They also showed photos of men with hair and then the same man with his hair digitally removed. In both cases, the bald guys were perceived to be more manly and more dominant. Furthermore, the study's participants guessed that the head shavers were an inch taller and 13 percent stronger than their haired counterparts.
Celebrity Birthdays for October 3 – Gwen Stefani and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Gwen Stefani
Age: 43
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Fashion Designer
Known For: Being the lead vocalist for No Doubt, whose songs include 'Just a Girl' and 'Don't Speak,' her solo hits such as 'Hollaback Girl,' her clothing and accessories line L.A.M.B., and her marriage to rock singer Gavin Rossdale
Do You Keep Love Letters From Previous Relationships? — Survey of the Day
According to a new survey from the dating site Seeking Arrangement, the nature of the love letter has radically changed over the last decade. Instead of putting pen to paper, amorous messages now usually come in the form emails or text messages.
But the question remains: Do you keep such notes after a relationship has ended and you've moved on?
American Express Deceives Customers, Will Issue $85 Million Refund — Dollars and Sense
Have an American Express card that you never leave home without? You can expect a refund.
According to a report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, American Express will be refunding $85 million to some 250,000 customers due to what officials are calling deceptive practices that include the charging of illegal late fees and discrimination against applicants 35 years old and up.
For nearly a decade, American Express was guilty of committing various infractions against its card owners that cheated customers into believing they were obtaining benefits like sign-up bonuses and improved credit scores that never came to pass.
Celebrity Birthdays for October 2 – Kelly Ripa and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kelly Ripa
Age: 42
Occupation: Actress and Television Host
Known For: Spending 12 years on the soap opera 'All My Children,' serving as the co-host of 'Live with Regis and Kelly' along with Regis Philbin from 2001-2011, now co-host of 'Live with Kelly and Michael' along with Michael Strahan, and her marriage to actor Mark Consuelos
This Day in History for October 2 – ‘Peanuts’ First Published and More
Get Off the Couch or Risk Getting Kidney Disease, Says Science
Mom always told you to stop watching so much TV, get up off the couch and exercise more or you become a bum, right? Well, a new study by British researchers has uncovered something else that couch potatoes may need to be concerned about: kidney disease.
At Ease, Everyone: Experts Say 2013 Bacon Shortage Is a Myth
Last week, a U.K. group struck fear in the hearts of bacon lovers everywhere when it predicted an "unavoidable" pork shortage next year. But now experts say there's no real threat of an impending "aporkalypse" here in the U.S. and that the organization's report amounts to nothing more than propaganda. Whew!
Pee Wee Football Coach Accused of Paying Players to Injure Opponents
Kids wanting to be just like their athletic heroes is nothing new, but a Pop Warner football coach emulating the New Orleans Saints' "Bountygate" program, where players were paid extra to injure members of the other team? That's a twist. A very upsetting twist, if you ask the parents of the 10- and 11-year-olds who got the short end of this deal.
Reports made earlier last week allege that Darren Crawford, head coach of the Tustin Pee Wee Red Cobras, offered his players cash bonuses up to $50 for the "hit of the game," sometimes awarding even more if the opposing team's best player was hit so hard he had to leave the game.