A. I love to think about the Bechdel Test in real life. For those who don’t know, the test asks this question, of movies/TV/other art: Do two women characters have at least one conversation that is ...

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The day after Halloween, kitchen tables across America disappear under mountains of candy. Parents hover, debating their next move. Should they let their kids binge? Quietly sweep half into the trash?

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The biennial Ryder Cup tournament is a golf fan's dream. It is one of the few opportunities to not only cheer for your favorite players but root them on as they represent your country. The three-day ...

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