Hearing Foreign Languages
Lilac Urba in Crystal Lake, Illinois, writes:How do you feel when you hear people speaking among themselves in a language you don’t know?Marilyn responds: I enjoy it, mostly because I like to see how...
View ArticleSun Strength at Different Temperatures
Say that at 2 p.m. on May 31, 2015, the temperature is 60 degrees in my backyard. Now suppose that on the same date and time, the temperature is 90 degrees instead. All other conditions are identical....
View ArticleLeaving Kids in Cars
Anonymous in Belleville, Illinois, writes:I have two girls, both very smart, almost seven and nine years old. Occasionally, I leave them alone in a car in a public parking lot to run inside a store and...
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Happy Birthday, Marilyn Monroe! A Look Back at Her Life
Getty Images 1947 Monroe landed one of her first movie speaking parts in the 1948 film Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! In one of her big scenes, she stood outside a church with a little girl (played by a very...
View ArticleMirror, Mirror on the Wall
Lorinda Bale in Murrieta, California, writes:How many times each day do you check your appearance in a mirror? Marilyn responds:It varies, depending on my hair style. My hair is shoulder-length, but I...
View ArticleIdentifying Fake Coins
Say you have three sacks. Two contain gold coins. The third contains fake coins. Each real coin weighs one ounce. The fakes weigh 1.1 ounces. You have a digital scale. With one weighing, how can you...
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Kate Middleton Makes First Official Appearance Since Giving Birth
The Duchess of Cambridge appeared in public for the first time since giving birth to Princess Charlotte six weeks ago, and she couldn’t have done it with more style. For Queen Elizabeth II’s official...
View ArticleWe’re Seeing Purple (and You Are, Too)!
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month—an opportunity to join the conversation about Alzheimer’s awareness. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth-leading...
View ArticleLetting Kids Walk Home Alone
Anonymous in Belleville, Illinois, writes:I read your response to my question about leaving my daughters (almost seven and nine years old), alone in a car briefly, and maybe I was wrong. (June 1, 2015)...
View ArticleJoAnna Garcia Swisher Explains Why We’re Fascinated by Astronauts (and Baseball)
JoAnna Garcia Swisher knows a lot about being a wife. The actress first gained notice early in her career playing Reba McEntire’s daughter on Reba. (Her character, Cheyenne, became a wife and mother...
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My Dad Worked for ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ and Left Me $100,000 in Debt
Growing up, Christina McDowell (née Prousalis) led a fairytale life. Her childhood was a whirlwind of luxury cars, private jets, and parties with the Washington, D.C. elite. But it all came crashing...
View ArticleAttending Kindergarten
Gayle Eve McCormick in Lakeland, Florida, writes:I have a theory that the move toward compulsory kindergarten (and sometimes even compulsory pre-K) occurred partly because of pressure from dual-income...
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Exclusive Clip: Meet the Cast of Survivor’s Remorse: The Complete First Season
With the NBA Finals on the cusp of an immensely satisfying conclusion (especially for the Golden State Warriors), basketball is on just about everyone’s mind right now. Ratings for the series have been...
View ArticlePrince Harry has Tea with Michelle Obama at Kensington Palace
What we would have given to be invited to that particular tea party! Prince Harry had Michelle Obama over for tea at Kensington Palace to kick off the First Lady’s two-day visit to the United Kingdom....
View ArticleAhhh..the Smell of Freshly-Cut Grass
Bob Meaney in Houston, Texas, writes: Why does fresh-cut grass smell so nice? Marilyn responds:I think it’s because your lawn-mowing job is done. I’ve noticed that newly-mown grass doesn’t smell nearly...
View ArticleThe Best Celebrity Father’s Day Tweets
On Father’s Day, millions of people sent Tweets to celebrate #dads. Here’s how celebrities paid tribute to fatherhood and the dads in their lives. The man who made me, loves, endures, & inspires...
View ArticleThese 10 Quotes Will Remind You Why You Love Meryl Streep
Happy birthday, Meryl Streep! The legendary actor turns 66 today. In honor of her big day, check out some of her most inspiring, funny, and though-provoking quotes: “You don’t have to be famous. You...
View ArticleOnline Dating: When Do You Stop Searching?
D.O. in Bronx, New York, writes:I’ve been involved in online dating, via one of the major online dating services, for about a year. I’ve met many nice men but have a conundrum: At what numerical point...
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National Treasure: The Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble
There are many dancers who come to mind as “national treasures”—including Martha Graham and Gene Kelly. Add to the list the Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble (TCDE), a group of young people, ages 8...
View ArticleGender Politics Get Sticky on The Bachelorette
Before I dive into any sort of discussion on last night’s controversial episode of The Bachelorette, this is a bonafide spoiler alert! Ever since the previews for the entire season of The Bachelorette...
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