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A statistics professor I know was taken aback to discover that 34 out of his almost 3,000 Facebook friends—or a shocking 1 out of 87—were born on January 1. “Probability theory fails!” he wondered. Is it, however, the case? Perhaps not. Maybe because it’s the default birthdate for people who don’t know for sure or … Read more
The British rock and pop singer-songwriter Sir Rod Stewart is well-known for his Scottish ancestry and love of Scotland. He and his family have been spotted enjoying Hogmanay in Scotland. The Scottish New Year’s Eve celebration, known as Hogmanay, is rich in tradition and includes several entertaining traditions like “first footing.” Seeing Sir Rod Stewart … Read more
Denmark’s current queen is Queen Margrethe II. She is the only living queen regnant in the world and the longest-serving female head of state, having ruled for more than 50 years. On April 16, 1940, she was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. She has also demonstrated her artistic talent by working as a costume designer, scenographer, … Read more
According to media reports, on Monday, an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck north central Japan. According to news agency Reuters, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning along the coastal regions of the prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama. According to NHK, Hokuriku Electric Power stated that it is examining any … Read more
Resurrecting for its 55th edition on ICI TÉLÉ this Sunday at 11 p.m., Bye bye builds on two record years in 2021 and 2022 (New window). Claude Legault has returned to the team after a two-year hiatus, and they will have the difficult task of wrapping up with a little humor in 2023, a year … Read more
According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, Savage’s (shoulder) status for Sunday’s game at Minnesota is uncertain. Due to a shoulder injury, Savage has missed the last two games for the Packers, and his availability for Week 17 is now in doubt. Rookie seventh-round pick Anthony Johnson is expected to start in his place if he … Read more
taking pleasure in family life. If you catch his New Year’s Eve special with Andy Cohen or his news shows, you may be wondering if Anderson Cooper is dating someone. In 1967, Gloria Vanderbilt and Wyatt Emory Cooper welcomed Anderson into the world. He attended Yale University to pursue a degree in political science because … Read more
Variety may receive an affiliate commission if you use one of our links to buy an independently reviewed good or service. Global New Year’s Eve attendees can watch the famous Times Square Ball Drop live from New York City online for free, along with a number of other live events and broadcasts that will see … Read more