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In what country should you never wrap a birthday gift in black and white paper?

Saturday, January 31st, 2009 by Allison H.

In India, it is considered unlucky to receive a birthday gift wrapped in black and white paper.

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Today’s birthday celebrity debuted as the headliner for a well-known boyband before gaining even more notoriety from his solo career, winning six Grammy Awards, starting his own record label, launching a fashion line, and opening two restaurants. Do you k

Saturday, January 31st, 2009 by Allison H.

Happy Birthday to Justin Timberlake. Also receiving birthday wishes today include Minnie Driver, former Texas Rangers pitcher Nolan Ryan, and Carol Channing.

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What do the Irish traditionally do to the birthday child for good luck?

Friday, January 30th, 2009 by Allison H.

The birthday child is lifted by the hands and feet and bumped on the
floor for good luck. The number of bumps given equals the age of the
child, plus an extra bump for good luck.

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I wouldn’t go hunting with today’s birthday celebrity (and former Vice President), for he might mistake you for a quail and shoot you three times. Do you know who he is?

Friday, January 30th, 2009 by Allison H.

If you guessed Dick Cheney, you are correct. Also celebrating birthdays today include Christian Bale, Phil Collins, and Vanessa Redgrave.

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In Denmark, if a child is celebrating a birthday, where are his presents typically placed?

Thursday, January 29th, 2009 by Allison H.

Birthday presents are typically placed all around a child’s bed so when he wakes up, presents are the first thing he sees!

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Turning 55 today, this birthday celebrity has been deemed one of the most influential woman in the world and is one of the only black billionaires alive. Do you know who she is?

Thursday, January 29th, 2009 by Allison H.

If you guessed Oprah Winfrey, you are correct. Also celebrating birthdays today include actress Heather Graham, Tom Selleck, and Olympic gold medal diver Greg Louganis.

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In what continent exists the custom of planting a birthday tree when a new child is born?

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 by Allison H.

In Europe, a birthday tree is planted in belief that if the tree continues to grow healthy and strong, so will the child.

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Today’s birthday celebrity is a former boyband member who has also starred in Rent on Broadway, ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” and currently hosts NBC’s “The Singing Bee.” Do you know who he is?

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 by Allison H.

Happy 32nd Birthday to former ‘N Sync member Joey Fatone. Also receiving birthday cards today include former Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, Elijah Wood, and Sarah McLachlan.

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Nicknamed Misha, today’s birthday celebrity is a New York City Ballet dancing, staple of Studio 54 Latvian-American who recently played “The Russian” on “Sex and the City.” Do you know who he is?

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 by Allison H.

Happy Birthday to Mikhail Baryshnikov. Also celebrating birthdays today include Bridget Fonda, former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Collinsworth, and drummer from Pink Floyd Nick Mason.

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How can your friends help you celebrate more birthdays?

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 by Allison H.

Besides sending birthday cards
and helping you eat your cake, studies have shown that maintaining
healthy friendships will help you live longer, especially if you are a
woman.

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