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20 Things Not to Say on a Date

Dating is hard, what with the necessity of making conversation. While we can’t tell you what you should say on a date (possessing and distributing such knowledge is highly illegal), we can give you some

The Friday Awards

Last week, you guys voted on how to spell the name of a Friday Awards recipient: "Frampion" or "Friampion"?

Here are the results!

"Frampion" got **tallying furiously** 21 votes.

"Friampion" got **tallying with angst and a cute pen**

Happy 40th, Sesame Street!

Did you watch Sesame Street when you were a kid? Of course you did! And here's the awesome thing:

So did we.

Sesame Street is clearly the greatest children's show ever. With a classic-characters-meet-pop-celebrities approach that helps

Types of Typists

Whether you're putting together a five-page research paper, updating your personal diary, or just instant messaging, your typing style can be as revealing as your taste in clothes. Are you a speed demon? Are you

Chris Listens: Going Gray, Mega Secrets, and the Burning Desire for Bumpits

Yes, Sparklers, today is the day you have all been waiting for. After countless countdowns, plot-spoiling blog posts, and rumors about on-set love affairs, the cinematic event of the 21st century is finally upon us: