Those scandalous cemeteries

1789 - George Washington is inaugurated as the first president of the United States on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City.
1803 - The United States purchases the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million
1945 - Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun commit suicide after being married for one day
1989 - Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson married
Birthdays: Kirsten Dunst (1982), Elliot Sadler (1975), Michael Waltrip (1963)

Most people think of cemeteries as quiet places, but read on to find out that maybe becoming worm-food ISN'T always such a good idea.

Cemetery mystery: $61M gone?
"Michigan regulators fear that $61 million in trust funds earmarked for future burials and maintenance at 28 cemeteries is at risk."

Planned relocation of pets' remains stirs anger
"Humane Society Executive Director Christopher Agostino explained to The Miami Herald that the group needs the land holding the cemetery and mausoleum to make room for a new building."

Poor conditions, stealing prompt state to file lawsuit against cemetery owners
"Not only had the grounds been neglected, customers say they paid for things they never received like nameplates, tombstones, and even burial plots."

Lender accuses state of extortion
(Hawai'i) "State officials have sought to reassure 40,000 to 50,000 customers that their funeral contracts would be honored despite the shortfall in the trust accounts."