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Eyeball Licking Trend in Japan is Causing Spike in Pink Eye

An Eyeball licking trend that is being practiced in Japan has put a spike in pink eye and styes, which are typically caused by mild bacterial infections. The trend is exactly what it sounds like: One person spreads their eyelids wide, inviting the other person to lick their eyeball. Apparently, the act of licking someone else’s eyeball is considered the next step after French kissing. The practice... 

Orthodox Jewish High School Students and Chaperones Kicked off AirTran Flight

A group of 101 students and eight chaperones were kicked off an early morning AirTran flight before scheduled departure on Monday. The Yeshivah of Flatbush, an Orthodox Jewish high school, students were leaving Brooklyn and flying to Atlanta for a white-water raft trip and a day at Six Flags. The students were kicked off the flight after being given numerous chances to comply with flight crew instructions.... 

Connecticut Foster Mother Pleads Guilty of Spanking 4-year old with Wooden Spoon

Foster parent, Jami M. Littlefield pleaded guilty on Monday in Superior Court in Norwich, Connecticut to spanking a 4-year-old girl on the buttocks with a wooden spoon. Littlefield was arrested after the child’s biological mother, Elisabeth Land noticed bruises on her daughter’s buttocks during a supervised visit on January 11. The mother said the 4-year old girl was wearing baggy pants,... 

Bea Arthur Painting by John Currin Sells for $1.9 Million at Auction

A 1991 portrait painted by John Currin called “Bea Arthur Naked” sold for a price of $1.9 million at the Christie’s auction house this week to an anonymous phone bidder. Bea Arthur did not actually sit for this painting. Derived from a photograph, John Currin depicts the star of Maude, the 1970s sitcom, The Golden Girls. “The Bea Arthur painting is from Maude,” Currin... 

Woman Kicked off Plane for Singing Whitney Houston’s iconic song, ‘I Will Always Love You’

A woman singing Whitney Houston’s iconic song, ‘I Will Always Love You’ was kicked off an American Airlines flight last Thursday. The American Airlines flight departed Los Angeles International Airport at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. It was headed to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The pilot was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Kansas City at 6:06 p.m. after the... 

The Paleo Diet Questioned by Dr Oz: Another Diet Fad?

Dr. Oz broke down the newest trend in weight loss, the Paleo diet in his April 22, 2013 show. The Paleo Diet, according to Dr. Loren Cordain author of “The Paleo Diet”, is high in protein and low-glycemic. She believes it’s the best diet to lose weight on because it incorporates a lot of fruits, veggies, and omega-3s to help lessen inflammation of the body. It’s also known as the “caveman... 

Overnight Diet: Lose Weight While you Sleep

A new diet claims you can lose weight while you are sleeping. Almost sounds too good to be true, especially since you can still enjoy carbs and a glass of wine. An obesity doctor and the author of, “The Overnight Diet,” Doctor Caroline Apovian insists you can lose up to 2 pounds overnight and up to nine pounds after one week. She claims that her patients typically lose 9 pounds in the first week,... 

Seeing that Red Equal Sign on Facebook and Twitter? What Does it Mean?

By now, you probably are asking, what is that red equal sign all over Facebook and Twitter? It’s for Marriage equality activists who are protesting the Supreme Court. Human Rights Campaign, an organization in support of gay marriage asked everyone to paint the town red to show their support. “Red is a symbol for love, and that’s what marriage is all about,” Human Rights Campaign spokesperson... 

Dr. Oz Sued over Sleep Remedy Causing Third Degree Burns from Knapsack Heated Rice Footsie

Dr Oz is being sued over a home remedy for insomnia that went wrong. A New Jersey man named Frank Dietl has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Oz, suing him over a home remedy technique that caused third degree burns. On Monday Frank Dietl, 76, filed a lawsuit in Manhattan’s Supreme Court claiming he got third degree burns on his feet after sleeping with heated rice-filled socks as recommended by Oz... 

Kelly Osbourne Seizure During Taping of E! Series ‘Fashion Police’

Kelly Osbourne was hospitalized after suffering a seizure during the taping of her E! series Fashion Police show. According to TMZ, Kelly was sitting in a chair, in front of a full studio audience with Melissa Rivers next to her, who was filling in for Giuliana Rancic. Kelly turned to Melissa and said, “I don’t feel good,” and then she fell out of the chair and started shaking uncontrollably.... 
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