SO THIS HAPPENED

on August 3rd

We rounded up the day's biggest news and trending stories so you can start the conversation at cocktail hour (and sound wicked smart doing it).

We tested them. You know, for science.

We asked an expert if you should try these at home.

Quote of the day

There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.

â€“ Michelle Obama

Doctors told she was too heavy to save her friend's life. So she started running.

But it's not about being skinny, she says.