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Scott Barbour, Getty Images Using the Internet Could Affect Your Memory
Seems Internet resources such as search engines could make you less likely to recall information.
So says a new study, anyway, which sought to discover how likely people are to remember something if they knew they could also find it on a computer.
Friedemann Vogel, Getty Images Japan Stuns Team USA to Win Women’s World Cup 3-2
Team USA had already beaten Japan three times this year, but this was the game that mattered most.
The American women, seeking their first World Cup title since 1999, dominated during much of the final game on Sunday. They outshot Japan by a 29-12 margin and a 6-3 margin on goal and led twice. But in the end, after two 15-minute extra time periods, the teams were tied up at 2-2 – and it all came down to penalty kicks.
Joe Raedle, Getty Images Casey Anthony Leaves Jail as Spectators Jeer [VIDEO]
Casey Anthony, the young mother who was recently acquitted of killing her young daughter, was released from the Orange County Jail in Florida late last night as news cameras and a crowd of about 1,000 people looked on. Two armed officers escorted Anthony and her attorneys as they left the building.
Dressed in a pink shirt and jeans, she got into a waiting SUV and was followed by news helicopters to the parking garage of one of her lawyers. She was not seen again, but some news sources speculate she was later whisked to a private jet.
Warner Bros. Weekend Box Office: ‘Harry Potter’ Is King in Record-Breaking Performance
In news that will surprise exactly no one, ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2′ completely dominated this weekend’s box office. The final film in the Potter franchise banked a record-breaking $168.6 million opening weekend, with $92 million on Friday alone.
That number surpasses the previous record holder, ‘The Dark Knight,’ which opened to $158.4 million in 2008.
“I’m too old for cartwheels, but it’s close,” said Dan Fellman, Warner Bros.’ president for domestic distribution. “At the same time it’s bittersweet. It’s also the end of a great franchise, and we’ve watched these talented kids grow up.”
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Jason Merritt / Ian Gavan, Getty Images Celebrity Birthdays for July 17 – Phyllis Diller, David Hasselhoff and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Phyllis Diller
Age: 94
Occupation: Comedienne
Known For: Her cackling laugh and wild hair, and paving the way for other female comics such as Roseanne Barr and Joan Rivers
David Hasselhoff
Age: 59
Occupation: Actor, Singer, and Producer
Known For: Producing and starring in the jiggle-fest TV show ‘Baywatch,’ being a wildly popular singing star in Germany, and his well-publicized struggles with alcohol abuse
Pool, Getty Images Casey Anthony Look-a-Like Attacked in Oklahoma [VIDEO]
Casey Anthony, who was recently acquitted of killing her young daughter, Caylee, has several name and face doppelgangers who seem to be taking the brunt of the public’s disapproval of her.
First it was an African-American man living in Philadelphia. Now, a woman in Oklahoma has had to deal with someone unhappy about the verdict, as well — and it nearly cost her her life.
NBC ‘Today’ Show Finds Monster 2,000-Pound Crocodile [VIDEO]
Fans of Brutus, the monstrous saltwater crocodile, take heart: He’s real! Ever since a photograph of the 18-foot-long, 2000-lb. crocodile surfaced earlier this week, some have alleged that it may have been a hoax.
So, an intrepid crew from ‘Today’ embarked on a tour of the Adelaide River in Australia in search of the massive reptile. Lo and behold, the crew managed to film footage of the approximately 80-year-old animal as it happily munched on buffalo provided by their tour guide. And, disturbingly, Brutus appeared to be every bit as large as the stories said.
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Drinking Eight Glasses of Water Is ‘Thoroughly Debunked Nonsense,’ Says Doctor
The eight glasses of water per-day standard is one of the easiest health rules to follow, since a person is almost always in the vicinity of a sink or a watercooler.
But according to Scottish doctor Margaret McCartney, it’s complete hogwash. McCartney ca
Mark Metcalfe, Getty Images Want to Record in the Studio with Snoop Dogg? Here’s Your Chance
When you think of Snoop Dogg gardening, a very specific type of herb probably comes to mind — but as it turns out, the veteran rapper is actually an all-around green thumb enthusiast, and he’s donating some studio time to prove it.
Snoop is hosting an auction to help raise money for Urban Growing, an organization dedicated to expanding the growing urban gardening movement. The prize? The chance to sit in with Snoop during a studio session (and catch a ride to the studio in a “pimped-out car,” of course).
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