The U.S. $10 bill currently features Alexander Hamilton, our first Secretary of Treasury, but was Hamilton more than that? According to an accident on Groupon’s part, the coupon website company mistakenly claimed that Hamilton was a former U.S. President. In light of the patriotic holiday, Groupon attempted to honor the country’s former leaders by offering… Continue reading Groupon Glitch: Mistakenly Says Alexander Hamilton Was a U.S. President
Author: Mikaela Rakos
Mikaela is both a writer and content curator for Dashburst, looking to discover and share the latest news, art, entertainment and more. When not tracking down new content to share with the world, you can find Mikaela spending quality time with her rescue dog.
The Human Brain Now Registers Emoticons like Real Faces
Today the smiley face emoticon is practically part of our everyday language. Between texts, emails, Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms, the emoticon is used by almost everyone, everywhere. So it’s no wonder our brains have adapted to recognize the smiling emoticon as if it were a real face. When numerous students began sending… Continue reading The Human Brain Now Registers Emoticons like Real Faces
TIME Magazine Predicts When You Should Get Married
The word “marriage” can elicit a range of emotions, from excitement and anticipation to sadness to fear. But what if the responsibility of deciding when to marry were removed from your shoulders? Fortunately (or unfortunately depending on how you view it) TIME Tech created a Web app that tells you the perfect age for you… Continue reading TIME Magazine Predicts When You Should Get Married
Apple TV Releases New Channel for Reliving The Beatles’ Glory
Just a day and 50 years ago, on February 9, 1964, as much as 60% of the American population tuned in to the Ed Sullivan Show to watch The Beatles perform live for their first major public appearance. Today, Apple TV inspires the population to once again turn on the TV to watch the four… Continue reading Apple TV Releases New Channel for Reliving The Beatles’ Glory
Twitter Sued by James Dean’s Management Firm over Fan Account
February 8, 2014 marked James Dean’s would-be 83rd birthday. Although he is not alive today, Dean’s legacy lives on in several ways, including in a Twitter account run by fans. CMG Worldwide, which controls commercial estates for numerous deceased celebrities, including Dean, isn’t a fan of the account and wants it to be deleted. CMG… Continue reading Twitter Sued by James Dean’s Management Firm over Fan Account
Does the Super Bowl Actually Help the Environment?
Almost everyone loves the Super Bowl, whether they’re rooting for one of the teams or just watching for the commercials. But who knew there was a deeper, greener upside to the big game? According to recent research by energy consulting firm Opower, football fans actually do less damage to the environment when they watch the… Continue reading Does the Super Bowl Actually Help the Environment?
Puppy Bowl X: Featuring Puppies You Can Adopt
February 2, 2014 marks the biggest annual event in canine history, Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl, featuring lovable, adorable puppy participants, all of whom are up for adoption. It airs on Super Bowl Sunday, as a spoof on the Super Bowl itself, with commentary, instant replays, a referee to supervise the pups, timeouts to refill the water… Continue reading Puppy Bowl X: Featuring Puppies You Can Adopt
