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17. English major, you do the science (and math) ~ Finding ways to make STEM interesting, even for aspiring writer children
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15. Brandy and Eve deserved so much more with 'Queens' ~ TUBI reminds "Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business" viewers about slept-on Bran'Nu
14. Do you really need your ride-sharing driver to be armed? ~ Is the BlackWolf app for gun-carrying drivers turning ride-sharing services into even more of a weapon-happy America?
13. Would you hire an artificial intelligence dating concierge? ~ One of the most overlooked moments on 'Diarra from Detroit' was the post-sex dating reality
12. As much as I enjoy a whiskey sour or Merlot, dry drinking is the way to go! ~ In 2024, 81% of singles have been on a date where neither party drank alcohol
11. Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show: Do men even know how to treat men? ~ The Max show is a perfect blend of dating woes, online dating no's and what family knows
10. Please stop gaslighting femcees with sisterhood questions ~ Drake releases "Push Ups" and no hip hop analysts are asking "Why don't men get along?"
9. Why does Chrisean Rock give better relationship advice than Cam Newton? ~ When Cam Newton's big brothering works ... and then doesn't
8. Tickled: 'Diarra from Detroit': Awkwardly glorious and funny AF ~ The most underrated black murder mystery I have ever seen
7. Passerby effect: Should you leave homeless people alone even when you're not sure they're in danger? ~ Illinois votes on "Bring Chicago home" referendum to fund homeless program while this Chicagoan wanted to help one homeless man
6. I may have to thank Elon Musk for proving ... I don't care about social media as much as I thought I would
5. From gravity to comedy: How Usher arguably matched all other legendary Superbowl halftime shows ~ I'll let you finish, but Cirque du Usher was one of the best Superbowl halftime shows of all time
4. The laundromat job interview that proved why Human Resources is needed ~ From cuddling to marital status, here's what NOT to ask in a job interview
3. Open letter to Illinois politicians: Why is Lincoln Towing in Chicago treating Illinois Commerce Commission like a joke? ~ When did Protective Parking Service become a universal condo board for Chicago?
2. AMC Fire Tower 12 staff in North Carolina, stop bothering people with disabilities ~ My mother's discipline tactic that worked for parenthood and into adulthood
1. 40 lessons I've learned in my 40s ~ Funny, financial, fertile, finnicky and frank lessons I've learned by the age of 42
18. I never would have guessed T-Pain would teach me about tampons ~ "T-Pain's School of Business" is one of the most underrated shows for entrepreneurs and health tips
17. English major, you do the science (and math) ~ Finding ways to make STEM interesting, even for aspiring writer children
16. 'The Pivot Podcast' handled domestic violence awareness like I wish all men would ~ How to bring awareness regarding domestic violence without playing whataboutism
15. Brandy and Eve deserved so much more with 'Queens' ~ TUBI reminds "Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business" viewers about slept-on Bran'Nu
14. Do you really need your ride-sharing driver to be armed? ~ Is the BlackWolf app for gun-carrying drivers turning ride-sharing services into even more of a weapon-happy America?
13. Would you hire an artificial intelligence dating concierge? ~ One of the most overlooked moments on 'Diarra from Detroit' was the post-sex dating reality
12. As much as I enjoy a whiskey sour or Merlot, dry drinking is the way to go! ~ In 2024, 81% of singles have been on a date where neither party drank alcohol
11. Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show: Do men even know how to treat men? ~ The Max show is a perfect blend of dating woes, online dating no's and what family knows
10. Please stop gaslighting femcees with sisterhood questions ~ Drake releases "Push Ups" and no hip hop analysts are asking "Why don't men get along?"
9. Why does Chrisean Rock give better relationship advice than Cam Newton? ~ When Cam Newton's big brothering works ... and then doesn't
8. Tickled: 'Diarra from Detroit': Awkwardly glorious and funny AF ~ The most underrated black murder mystery I have ever seen
7. Passerby effect: Should you leave homeless people alone even when you're not sure they're in danger? ~ Illinois votes on "Bring Chicago home" referendum to fund homeless program while this Chicagoan wanted to help one homeless man
6. I may have to thank Elon Musk for proving ... I don't care about social media as much as I thought I would
5. From gravity to comedy: How Usher arguably matched all other legendary Superbowl halftime shows ~ I'll let you finish, but Cirque du Usher was one of the best Superbowl halftime shows of all time
4. The laundromat job interview that proved why Human Resources is needed ~ From cuddling to marital status, here's what NOT to ask in a job interview
3. Open letter to Illinois politicians: Why is Lincoln Towing in Chicago treating Illinois Commerce Commission like a joke? ~ When did Protective Parking Service become a universal condo board for Chicago?
2. AMC Fire Tower 12 staff in North Carolina, stop bothering people with disabilities ~ My mother's discipline tactic that worked for parenthood and into adulthood
1. 40 lessons I've learned in my 40s ~ Funny, financial, fertile, finnicky and frank lessons I've learned by the age of 42
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