Some are very superstitious when it comes to Friday the 13th. Today marks the 3rd time that Friday the 13th has occurred in 2009 (February, March, November). When the thirteenth day of a month falls on Friday, superstition holds this to be a day of good or bad luck. In the Gregorian calendar, this day occurs at least once, but at most three times a year.
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There are many who, without health insurance, cannot afford to pay for their own breast cancer treatments. 24-year-old Trista Joy Lathern was such a person, she said. Too bad that the whole thing was just a scam.
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Among the tallest dog breeds are Irish Wolfhounds and Great Danes. On Thursday, however, the Guiness Book of World Records officially named Titan the Great Dane the World's Tallest Dog. He received the honor at an official ceremony.
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Jon Gosselin is trying his hand at running a foundation. He announced this week that he has started the Jon Gosselin Children's Foundation, in honor of his father. Gosselin stated that he had a very good year financially so he decided to start the foundation.
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According to People, which got an early look at the Oprah interview with Sarah Palin, which will air next Monday, Palin holds no grudge against her daughter's former beau, Levi Johnston. In fact, she said he's welcome to break bread with them on Thanksgiving.
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Taylor Swift was a big winner at the 2009 CMA Awards. She took home four CMA awards, including entertainer of the year, last night at the 2009 Country Music Awards. At 19, she's an accomplished, bright and a pleasure to watch on stage. She also writes songs about real people, names included.
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Balloon Boy is a nickname that became famous in October, as the nickname given to Falcon Heene who was reported to have flown away in a homemade balloon as part of a hoax executed by his parents last month. Today, the parent's lawyer reported the parents will plead guilty to various charges.
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The 43rd Country Music Awards 2009 had a red carpet full of country musics biggest stars. Among the legends of country music was Barbara Mandrell, Reba McEntire, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and 19 year old Taylor Swift, who took home four big wins, including becoming the first woman since 2000 to take the coveted Entertainer of the Year.
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Mike Tyson was arrested at LAX Airport earlier today for allegedly punching a paparazzo in the face. However, former heavyweight boxing champion was not the only one hauled off to jail as a result of the the bloody Mike Tyson LAX incident as the photographer was also placed under arrest.
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Lou Dobbs, whose anti-immigration views have made him a target, both figuratively and literally, will announce he is leaving CNN on his Wednesday broadcast, the New York Times reports. Dobbs has been a major distraction for the network over the past several months.
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Applebee's and several other chain restaurants are saluting America's armed forces with free meals for servicemembers and veterans this Veterans Day. And America's military personnel are returning the salute, if the figures from the Applebee's at 15th and Locust streets in downtown Philadelphia are any guide.
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Google Search suggests the strangest things depending on what you type in. Today many people must have a little extra time on their hands because the number one Google trending topic is "Why Wont My Parakeet Eat My Diarrhea." Or is that just what Google suggests?
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