By: Adam Shell , USA TODAY Mom and dad brace yourselves: 26% of Millennials in college say they plan on moving back home once they earn their degree to help save to pay off student loans, according to TD Ameritrade’s Young Money Survey. The burden of college debt continues to weigh on the finances and life choices […]
The Surprising True History Behind Cinco de Mayo
By Ashley Ross Time.com Today, Cinco de Mayo’s actual meaning can be easily lost in an abundance of margaritas—which might causing celebrants to completely overlook the real history of the holiday, which dates back to strife in 19th-century Mexico and the effect of the American Civil War on Latinos living in what’s now the Southwest. […]
How May the 4th became a sacred day for Star Wars fans
by Rich McCormick writing for The Verge If you’ve been on the internet anytime in the last five years, you’re no doubt aware of the Star Wars brand free-for-all that is today, May 4th. Dubbed Star Wars Day, it’s a time for fans to celebrate their love for the biggest movie series of all time […]
‘Chuck’: Five things you should know about the real ‘Rocky’ Chuck Wepner
By: Bryan Alexander , USA TODAY Like many fans of Sylvester Stallone’s Oscar-nominated role as Rocky Balboa in 1976’s Rocky, actor Liev Schreiber wasn’t aware of a key film fact. The unknown boxer character who gets the chance of a lifetime to fight the world’s heavyweight champion was inspired by an actual fighter named Chuck Wepner. “I’m embarrassed to admit […]
6 Stretches You Need to Do If You’re Sitting All Day
from MuclePro.com Does your job require you to sit in a chair for more than six hours per day? Or maybe you spend a lot of time in your car on a daily basis? What about the habit of parking on the couch in front of the TV for a few hours before you go […]
Workout amenity: Peloton bikes in hotel rooms
by: Nancy Trejos , USA TODAY There was a time when travelers were lucky to get a windowless room with a few weights and cardio machines in a hotel basement. Hotels upped their game when they realized how popular yoga had become and started offering rooftop yoga classes and stocking guestrooms with mats. Hotels are getting […]
Great ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ sequel is just short of magical
By Brian Truitt , USA TODAY Just like the first one, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2is a winning and wonderfully relatable gem of crazy. The creative mind of writer/director James Gunn comes alive again in this hysterical and surprisingly touching sequel (***½ out of four; rated PG-13; in theaters May 5) filled with misfits saving the […]
Can Flying Cars Really Take Off?
By: Marco della Cava , USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO — So here’s just how fast technology is accelerating. We haven’t even nailed down self-driving cars yet, and now the buzz is all about flying cars. In fact, the dogged pursuit of an airborne escape from traffic has been with us for more than half a century, from the limited-edition […]
7 of the best places to see the Milky Way
By Johnie Gall, GrindTV America spends about $3 billion a year on “bad” lighting. It shines down on our grocery stores, our city streets and our back porches, but it also expands upward and outward, brightening up a once-dark night sky. The cheaper this lighting gets, the more of it people use — and that’s […]
History of the Airline Industry
By Amy Harris, USA Today Since the birth of flight in 1903, air travel has emerged as a crucial means of transportation for people and products. The hundred-plus years following the invention of the first aircraft have brought about a revolution in the way people travel. The airline business is a major industry, relied upon by […]
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