Carl Megill
I started writing comedy while working at a local radio station. Then, I became interested in writing spec scripts for sitcoms. After writing about twenty spec scripts and winning a couple of scriptwriting competitions, I began writing humor articles.
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Yard Sales, and Garage Sales and Flea Markets, Oh My!Spending a weekend visiting yard sales can be fun and addictive. Read about one man's obsession.
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Jury Duty - You Have the Right to Be Bored Out of Your MindHere's a look at what it's like to go to jury duty. It's a good thing they serve coffee there.
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The Apartment from HellThis is a true story about an apartment in New Jersey that makes the house in Amityville look like Pee Wee's Playhouse.
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The New Television SeasonThe new fall season is only a few weeks old and some shows are already being cancelled. Here are some that could replace them.
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Dirty Harry PotterWhat if the movies two most memorable characters were combined to make one sensational character? Check out this short script for "Dirty Harry Potter." -
What Not to Say to a Cop Down SouthHave you ever been pulled over by a cop and wished you could say exactly what was on your mind, without fear of recrimination? Enjoy this short comedy script on what could go through your mind, if you ever get stopped below the Mason/Dixon Line.
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Top 20 Dionne Warwick HitsDo you know which Dionne Warwick song was also recorded by Marlene Dietrich, or which song was taken away from Judy Garland and given to Dionne to sing? Read about Burt Bacharach and Hal David's "main voice" and her 20 biggest hits.
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Top 20 Simon and Garfunkel HitsIt's hard to believe that the duo from Queens, New York, has been making sweet music for nearly 55 years. Although they had their diiferences, they never disappointed their audiences. here's a look at their career and their twenty biggest hits.
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Top 20 Carpenters HitsTheir squeakey-clean image was overshadowed by personal problems and addictions. Read the story of the Carpenters career and sing along to their twenty biggest hits. -
Top 20 Lionel Richie and the Commodores HitsAs a solo artist, or singing with the Commodores, Lionel Richie has made a name for himself in the field of popular music. Take a look at his career and sing a long to his twenty biggest hits.
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Top 20 Bon Jovi HitsThe band from New Jersey was to be called "Johnny Electric", but a friend had a better idea. Read about Bon Jovi's career and take a look at their twenty biggest hits. -
Top 20 Whitney Houston HitsReported drug abuse and a bad marriage didn't help her career, but she has still managed to top the singles charts eleven times. Here's a look at Whitney Houston's life, career and twenty biggest hits. -
Top 20 Prince HitsSinger, musician and actor, Prince has had an interesting career. With 33 Grammy nominations and five number one hits, here's a look at the career of someone whose name was an unpronunceable symbol. -
Top 20 Bruce Springsteen HitsFind out why "The Boss" didn't like that name, in this look at Bruce Springsteen's career and his twenty biggest hits.
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Top 20 Janet Jackson HitsDespite her Super Bowl controversy, Janet Jackson has managed to top the pop charts ten times. How many of her hits do you remember?
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Top 20 Phil Collins and Genesis HitsWhether singing with the rock group Genesis, or as a solo artist, Phil Collins never disappoints his fans. Here's a look at his career and his 20 biggest hits. -
Top 20 Mariah Carey HitsShe almost became a beautician, but fortunately for the music world, Mariah Carey found her voice and holds a handful of chart records. Find out which records Mariah holds and take a look at her twenty biggest hits in this latest "On The Charts" series. -
Top 20 Diana Ross HitsThe former lead singer of The Supremes has had an extremely successful solo career. Here's a look at Diana Ross's talents and her twenty biggest hits.
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Valentine's Day QuizzlesTry this latest version of the game that's a quiz, a puzzle and a Jumble. The answers are at the end, so don't cheat, unless it's absolutely necessary. -
Top 20 Paul Anka HitsBeginning at the age of 12, Paul Anka has been entertaining audiences for nearly 60 years. Take a look at this teen idol and his twenty biggest hits.
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Top 20 Rod Stewart HitsIn his fifth decade of performing, Rod Stewart can still bring the house down. Take a look at his rocking career and his twenty biggest hits.
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Top 20 Fats Domino HitsR&B voclaist Fats Domino was feared dead when Hurrican Katrina hit New Orleans. Read about his amazing life, career and his twenty biggest hits.
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Top 20 Connie Francis HitsNamed the #1 female vocalist of the late 1950's through the mid sixties, Connie Francis was riding high, until a tragic event in 1974 almost ended her career. Here's a look at the life and career of Connie Francis and her twenty biggest hits.
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Top 20 Olivia Newton-John HitsShe captured the hearts of many with songs like, "I Honestly Love You" and "Please Mr. Please." Now read about Olivia Newton-John's successful career, her bout with breast cancer and her twenty biggest hits.
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Top 20 Hall & Oates HitsEven though they met in 1967, it would be five years before Daryl Hall and John Oates would team up to become the biggest singing duo of all time. Here's a look at their amazing career and their twenty biggest hits.
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Christmas QuizzlesEnjoy playing this latest game that's a trivia quiz, puzzle and Jumble all in one. -
Top 20 Madonna HitsThe highly controversial "Material Girl" never disappoints her fans. Here's a look behind some of that controversy as well as her twenty biggest hits. -
Top 20 Ricky Nelson HitsAs one of the rock era's first teen idols, Ricky Nelson didn't disappoint his fans. His life, tragic death and his 20 biggest hits are chronicled in this column.
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Top 20 Marvin Gaye HitsOne of Motown's biggest stars, Marvin Gaye didn't achieve his success without having his share of problems and a tragic ending. Here's a look at his life, career and his twenty biggest hits. -
Top 20 Pat Boone HitsIt wasn't all smiles and white buck shoes for Pat Boone. Take a look at his life, his career and his twenty biggest hits.
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Top 20 Paul McCartney / Wings HitsOne of the founding members of The Beatles, Paul McCartney, has had an extremely successful solo career. Here's a look at his work, post-Beatle era, and his 20 biggest hits. -
Top 20 Neil Diamond HitsNeil Diamond got his start as a songwriter before becoming a recording star. Here's a look at his career and his twenty biggest hits. -
Top 20 Stevie Wonder HitsWith ten #1 singles to his record, Stevie Wonder continues making great music and remains a political activist. Here's a look at his interesting career and his twenty biggest hits.
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Top 20 Bee Gees HitsThe Bee Gees managed to have two separate and successful musical careers. Find out more in this revealing article and take a look at their 20 biggest hits.
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Do You Have a Fear of Flying?Like many people I have a fear of flying. Grab a ticket and take a trip with me on my latest flight.
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Top 20 Elton John HitsElton John has been entertaining us for over 40 years. Here's a look at his career and his 20 biggest hits.
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Top 20 Billy Joel HitsThe Piano Man recorded his first album at the age of 14. Here's a look at the career of Billy Joel and his 20 biggest hits.
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Cosmo Quiz for MenWhy should women have all the fun? Here's a quiz for the guys that will help them decide "how to find a mate."
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Do You Know a High School Senior?The Labor Day weekend is behind us, but now the kids are heading back for school. If you've got a high school senior in your midst, here's some important information for them.
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Top 20 Temptations HitsAmerica's all-time favorite soul group has not had their share of problems. here's a look at the career and the top 20 hits of The Temptations.
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Top 20 Aretha Franklin SongsThe "Queen of Soul" has been entertaining us for nearly half a century and is still going strong. Here's a look at the career of Aretha Franklin and of her 20 biggest hits.
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Top 20 Beatles HitsThe Fab Four managed to top the charts 20 times. Here's a look back at their career and their 20 biggest hits.
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Top 20 Chicago HitsFor over 40 years, Chiciago has been bringing their unique style of music to their fans. Here's a look at their career and their 20 biggest hits. How many do you recognize?
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Top 20 Supremes HitsIn spite of internal personnel problems, The Supremes managed to top the charts 12 times. Here's a look back at their career and their biggest hits.
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Top 20 Rolling Stones HitsStill going strong for more than 45 years, The Rolling Stones went to the top of the album cahrts again with a re-issue of "Exile On Main Street." Here's a look back at the "bad boys of rock and roll."
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Top 20 Four Seasons HitsFrom oblivion to stardom, The Four Seasons managed to hold their own with the British Invasion of the 1960's. Here are their twenty biggest hits.
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The Eyes Have ItGetting older is never fun and when your body parts start rebelling against you, there's no choice but to give in.
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Baseball QuizzlesWith baseball season opening in a matter of days, here's a fun game to play to see how many of the teams your recognize. See how long it takes you to answer the puzzle and then challenge your friends and family to beat your time.
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Famous Richards or DicksHere's a fun trivia quiz, puzzle and jumble, all in one. See how many celebrities you can identify with the first name of Richard or Dick. Invite your friends and family to play along. Have fun and good luck.
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Famous BrothersHere's a fun puzzle for you. Try to identify the famous brothers in this latest Quizzles. Test your trivia knowledge and get the bonus answer.
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Quizzles Superbowl Quarterbacks Pt 2If you had fun identifying the Superbowl Quarterbacks in the previous Quizzles, try this new batch.
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Danger: Clueless Home Repair Person WorkingFor those of us who have no idea what we're doing when it comes to home repair, this column is dedicated.
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Celebrity VoicemailsEver wonder what celebrities say on their outgoing messages? Here's what a few may sound like.
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Mom's KitchenCome to Mom's Kitchen, where you'll feel like you're at your mother's for dinner. But don't bring a date. Mom may not approve
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10 Things to PonderPeople don't ponder anymore, which is shame. In order to kick-start this interesting thought process, here are ten things for you to ponder.
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Quizzles - Superbowl QuarterbacksHow many of these Superbowl quarterbacks can you identify in this latest Quizzle that's a puzzle, trivia quiz and jumble? See how long it takes you to solve the puzzle and then test your friends to see if they can beat your time. Good luck.
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Please Come BackFor those who have loved and lost, this is dedicated. Can you feel the pain?
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Good Church of Senisble Weight ControlHave you ever watched late night tv? They offer some really bizarre things and services. Let's not hope we ever see this one.
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Quizzles - NFLAre you ready for some football? Play the NFL Quizzles game. See how many of the teams you can identify in this puzzle, trivia and Jumble all in one.
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How I Lost 100 PoundsLosing weight isn't easy, but I found a secret to losing the weight and keeping it off; and it only took a little common sense and the loss of a few family heirlooms.
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Quizzles - 1960's Girl GroupsTime for more fun with Quizzles, the trivia, puzzle and jumble game, all in one. Put your thinking caps on and see how many girl singing groups, from the 1960's, you can identify.
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Most Likely To.Remember the guy who was voted "Most Likely To Succeed" in school? Did you ever wonder what happened to him? Well, he just might have ended up like this.
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How to Take the Family Car Through an Inspection Station and Grow Old GracefullyIf you have ever had to wait in line at the inspection station, you'll appreciate this humorous look at a wasted day.
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Top 25 Michael Jackson Solo HitsMichale Jackson left us with a collection of hit songs that will have generations of music lovers singing and dancing for years to come. Here's a list, with some interesting facts, of Michael's biggest solo hits.
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Top 20 Beach Boys SongsSummer's here and no group epitomized the "beach sound" better than The Beach Boys. Here's a look at 20 of their biggest hits, along with some interesting facts.
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How Hot is It?Feeling the heat of summer? So, how hot is it, really? Tonight show host, Johnny Carson might have come up with these gems.
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How to Tell You're Having a Lousy Disney VacationPlanning on taking a Disney vacation this year? Have a great time, but keep your eyes peeled for these ten things that could spoil your trip.
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10 Fun Ways to Annoy BeachgoersOn your next trip to the beach, have some fun in the sun with these ten unusual attention-getters.
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Disco AlertThere's a rumor around that Disco may be making a return visit. We can't let this happen. Here are some ways to tell if someone you love has been infected with something worse than the swine flu.
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3 Ways to Spot a TouristIt's getting close to that season where the tourists will take over your town. If you're a local resident, it's important to know when you're coming into contact with one of these interlopers. Here are three ways to tell.
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There's No Business like Shoe BusinessAnyone who has ever worked in a retail store knows it's a real education in human nature. See if you recognize yourself in the following column.
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An Open Letter to BoThe Obamas have a new mouth to feed. But will this four-legged friend be able to follow White House protocol and live up to his predecessors? Here is some sound advice for the newest addition to the Obama household.
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Do You Know Someone Getting Married?Women are lucky in that before they get married, there is advice coming at them from all directions. But, what about the prospective groom? There are some things he needs to know, too. Read on.
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10 Ways to Tell If He's Paying Too Much AlimonyJohnny Taylor recorded a song in 1973 called, "Cheaper To Keep Her." Truer words were never spoken. Here's why.
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MLB ScrambleBaseball season is here. There are 30 teams in Major League Baseball. Here's a fun game for you to unscramble the names of all the teams. Time yourself and then challenge your friends and family to beat your time. Enjoy.
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The Academy Awards You MissedCongratulations to all the winners and nominees. Here's a look at the awards show, had it been hosted by someone else.
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What Will Happen If You Don't Switch to DigitalWe've been threatened for months about the switch from analog to digital broadcasting. What exactly will happen if the switch isn't made? Read on.
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NBA Name ScrambleHave fun with this new game. Unscramble the names of the 30 NBA teams.
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10 Ways to Tell How Cold it IsWinter is definitely here with subfreezing temperatures. But, just how cold is cold? Here are some ways to help you answer this frosty question.
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The Heart of Valentine's DayValentine's Day, the most romantic day of the year. But, is that someone special really worth it? Take this simple test to see.
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Without YouFor the love of my life.
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NHL ScrambleHere's a fun game that you and your friends can play. Unscramble the names of all 30 NHL teams. Time yourself and then challenge friends and family to beat your time. Good luck.
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3 News Stories that Didn't Make the Front PagesSome of the best news stories get buried in the newspapers. Here are three that should have been right on the front page for all the world to see.
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No-Frills Funerals?The economy is hitting big and small businesses hard. Everyone wants your trade by offering discounts, even funeral homes. Here are 10 ways to tell you're at a no-frills funeral.
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Why You Shouldn't Jog in the SnowIf you are a jogger, or know a jogger, here is some sound advice to avoid serious injury, or, perhaps, even death.
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The Procrastinator's Guide to Physical ExamsIf you hate going for that annual physical, read on.
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NFL Scramble GameHere's a fun game for all you football fans. Unscramble the names of the 32 NFL teams.
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The Day I Broke Up with Rachel RayI'm not speaking to Rachel Ray anymore. She broke my heart for the last time. Here's why.
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Rex and the Christmas PonyIt's time to dust off this holiday classic. Not familiar with it? Read on.
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3 Other Cat Uses for the Easy TrainerIf you have a house pet and you get those catalogues for ridiculous items, here's one that has the potential for other uses.
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10 Sequels Hollywood Shouldn't MakeMovie sequels are usually never as good as the originals. Now, actors are waiting years, even decades, to recreate their characters. Here are ten sequels we hope Hollywood will pass on.
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Reincarnation - People Are Animals, TooThere's a new theory out that our little furry and feathered friends may have been on this earth before. Could this theory be true?:
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Jester LettermenThis is what it might be like if David Lettermen was transported back in time and had to do his opening monologue at a Medieval Times Festival.
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How to Have More SexA news article this year stated that there is a way to have more sex in your relationship. When you read it, it's quite simple.
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How I Lost 100 PoundsSometimes losing weight is about as easy as performing brain surgery on yourself. But, I did find a way to lose weight and it was as simple as doing the sensible thing.
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Thanksgiving - Yesterday and TodayDo you honestly believe, when the Pilgrims had their first Thanksgiving, that they would have imagined the debauchery it has turned into? Check out this humorous comparison.
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How to Clean Your Garage and Live to Tell About ItCleaning the garage is never pretty. Here's how it's done at my house; excluding the expletive deletives.
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3 Ways to Spot a TouristIf you live in an area where tourists invade your sanctity, you're not alone. Here are three ways that you can identify these funseekers.
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Horroscopes - an Astrological ScamI must admit, I was never a believer in horroscopes, until an unexpected weight gain had me seeking the truth. Do you believe?
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Who Listens to Talk Radio?If you're addicted to talk radio, there is help.
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10 George Carlin SayingsWe lost a comedy genius this year. George Carlin. He was constantly pushing the comedy envelope. Here are some of his more memorable quotes.
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Top 30 Elvis HitsJanuary 8, 2010 would have been Elvis presley's 75th birthday. Here's a list of Elvis' biggest records and some interesting facts about the songs and the King himself.
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10 Ways to Tell You've Had Too Much to DrinkThe holidays are quickly approaching and that means parties. And parties means alcohol. And alcohol means, well you can pretty much draw your own conclusions as to where I'm going with this. Here are ten ways to tell if you've overindulged.
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What to Do If You Run into Your ExHere are some helpful tips, for the married man, in how to deal with the situation of running into an ex-girlfriend while with your wife. Following these simple rules can keep you from sleeping on the sofa tonight.
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Orientation at a Nudist ColonyHave you ever been in a room full of naked people? Here's what it might be like if comedian Bob Newhart held the indoctrination at a clothing optional facility.
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QuizzlesIf you enjoy word games, trivia puzzles and jumbles, this is just what the doctor ordered. It's called Quizzles. It's three games in one. Test drive the first one called "1990's Sitcoms."
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What is Wrong with the Presidential Campaigns?There seems to be something missing from this year's campaigns. Have you noticed it too?
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10 Ways to Tell Your Marriage Won't WorkThe divorce rate stands at fifty percent. One in two marriages will fail. This can be avoided if you read the ten examples listed and determine if any of them sound familiar.
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10 Things Women Hate to Hear in BedWith the popularity of "10 Things Men Hate to Hear in Bed" it's only fair that the ladies get their chance to tell men what it is that they hate to hear prior to nodding off.
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Take Your Daughter to Work DayHave you ever wondered who dreams up these special days? More importantly, is there any money in it?
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10 Ways to Tell You're Getting OlderTurning forty isn't just a number anymore. It's your body's way of yelling in your good ear, "Wake Up Call!" Here are ten ways to tell if you've reached that significant plateau in your life.
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10 Ways to Tell the Honeymoon is OverRemember the early days of marriage? Well, at some point, things change, circumstances change, we change. Here are 10 ways to tell if you made it to the nuts and bolts of marriage.
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10 Not so Famous QuotesThroughout history, there have been quotes made by everyone from politicians to entertainers; from inventors to freedom fighters. However, some of them have gone unnoticed. Here are ten that are prime examples of what not to say.
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5 Fun Things to Do on an ElevatorHas society become so rigid that we are afraid to speak to our fellow countrymen? Next time you take the elevator, spice up the ride with these fun things to do.
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10 Things Guys Hate to Hear in BedWe've all been there. We're just about to fall asleep and then it happens...she speaks.
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How to Call Out of Work SickEveryone would like to take a Mental Health Day, but successfully fooling the boss takes some finesse. Here are some helpful tips to get you that day off without guilt.
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Pick-Up Lines that Don't WorkThinking of hitting on that cute thing at the end of the bar? You better be equipped...with a good opening line, that is. Here are ten to avoid.
