Shauna Wright

Politics can be frustrating, so we don’t blame you if you tend to ignore them. That said, it might be a good idea to at least be familiar with the major players, lest you think your girlfriend is cheating on you with one of them.

Anyone who’s ever seen the movie ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ knows women can do a fine job of faking orgasms. But what about guys? According to a new survey, more than a third of men say they’ve faked it at least once themselves. Whether or not you believe that, of course, is up to you (hint: we don’t).

In the wake of the economic downturn, some hotels have cut corners to save money — and their customers have noticed. According to a new survey, satisfaction with hotel services is now at a six-year low.

Since 1995, scientists have confirmed the existence of more than 700 so-called exoplanets, but most of them have been massive. Now, though, they’ve found a new one — and it’s even smaller than Earth.

Helping your kids with their homework is one thing. Breaking into the school’s computer systems to change your kids’ grades is something else entirely — but that’s what a mom in Pennsylvania is accused of doing.

Smuggling drugs can be pretty lucrative, but it’s also really dangerous. So a trio of women allegedly turned to contraband of the less obvious variety: counterfeit coupons. Lots and lots and lots of counterfeit coupons.

A disgruntled Burger King employee was quickly shown the door after posting a knees-down photo of himself standing in lettuce meant for sandwiches — and then having his identity outed by a group of crack internet sleuths.

The rap genre is made up of people who do it really well (think Eminem, Dr. Dre and Jay-Z) and a lot of poseurs who don’t have what it takes but try anyway. The latest to throw her silconed hat into the ring? Former porn star Bree Olson.

Soda die-hards know if you want a kick of caffeine, Mountain Dew is the beverage of choice. And in some cities in the US, people will soon get to try out a malt-flavored version of the popular soft drink.

Last week, the Boy Scouts of America reaffirmed its longstanding policy of banning gays from being scouts or scout leaders. Now a number of straight men who’ve received the group’s highest honor — the ranking of Eagle Scout — are returning their medals in protest.

People who come home with a cold after a vacation often blame their fellow passengers on the plane — but as it turns out, it’s actually airports that are probably the culprit. And some are worse than others.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1865 – The Salvation Army is founded in London (More info) 1937 – The luncheon meat SPAM is introduced by the Hormel Foods Corporation (More info)