might know/should know: Here are some fun facts! You probably know many of them but we've updated them with important (ok, not so important but definitely interesting) info you should know.
You might know: Contestants have lost literally tons of weight in nine seasons of “The Biggest Loser.”
You should know: Trainer Jillian Michaels has a new show on TV this summer, “Losing It With Jillian,” in which she visits families across the country and spends a week teaching them how to get themselves into better shape mentally as well as physically. Watch full episodes online for free, and be inspired.
You might know what’s in that foil-wrapped ball in the back of your fridge. Or you might not.
You should know what’s in your fridge, and this pretty container set from French Bull will keep your leftovers organized and still appealing.
You should also know how long it’s all been sitting there, and the ingenious DaysAgo digital day counter is a much more effective way to keep track.
You might know that “Will and Grace” is a classic Emmy Award-winning sitcom – and the first TV show to feature homosexuals as principal characters. During its eight year run, gay lawyer Will Truman (Eric McCormack) and straight interior designer Grace Adler (Debra Messing) proved that best friends trump gender and sexual preference. The set of the New York City apartment in which the roommates lived is now on permanent display in the Emerson College Library.
You should know that “Saving Grace” is a TV crime drama on TNT in which Academy Award winner Holly Hunter stars as a bad-girl Oklahoma City detective. It may be uneven at times, but offers food for thought about the role of faith in the modern world as well as a fascinating look at the city in the wake of the 1995 bombing.
You should also know that “Saving Grace” is a charming British film starring Academy Award winner Brenda Blethyn as a down-on-her-luck widow who turns her garden into an illegal cash crop to solve her financial woes. Talk about trying to live the high life!
You might know that the Spanish word for “thank you” is “gracias,” and in French, it’s “merci.” You should know that you can learn how to say “thank you” in almost 200 languages at Omniglot, a site dedicated to writing systems and languages of the world. You can... read full story →
You might know that Cinderella is the classic fairy tale about a young girl whose evil stepmother and stepsisters try to keep her from going to the prince’s Ball. (We all know the real star of the story is the glass slipper, which has a great poem... read full story →
You might know that rather than sorting your pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters yourself and bringing them to the bank in neat little paper rolls, you can pack up your piggy bank and let your local CoinStar do it for you. Conveniently located in supermarkets and drugstores,... read full story →
You might know Goldie Hawn, a.k.a. Kate Hudson’s mom, starred in “Butterflies are Free,” the 1972 comedy about a young blind man who moves into his own apartment and gets quite an education in living from the free-spirited actress next door. Eileen Heckart won an Academy Award... read full story →
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