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A bunch of writers pick their favorite novel -> movie adaptations.

Unforgettable photos, some of the most striking and disturbing photographs ever taken.

Hot 100 women chosen by lesbians. A nice counterpoint to similar lists from Maxim and People.

Photos of people from around the world and the food that they eat during the course of a week.

100 words every high school graduate should know. Alternate title: 100 mostly useless words.

Popular names for twins born in 2006. Almost all of the top name pairs start with the same letter: Jacob/Joshua, Landon/Logan, Ella/Emma, and the stunningly confusing Taylor/Tyler.

Play dress-up with the Gucci spring 2007 collection. Drag and drop dresses, shoes, and handbags onto the model. Many other collections are available as well.

Slang of the 90s.

List of the seven most overrated Hollywood actors, including Ben Kingsley, Kate Hudson, and Ben Stiller, a personal unfavorite of mine.

Comparison between food pictured in fast food advertising and how the food looks when you actually get it from the restaurant. The Whopper is particularly beauty and the beast.