Everyone loves an underdog—but what if the nerd is actually the strongest one at the beach? Watch as this unexpected challenger takes on strangers in Venice Beach arm wrestling showdowns. It’s brains, ...

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The stereotypes are true: Nobody ever asks dad what he wants for Christmas. Now don’t get me wrong! I live a fortunate life. My kids and partner are delightful, I do interesting work surrounded by ...

Arguing over the best hardware of the year is usually fun. That’s as true as ever in 2025, when Brad Chacos, Adam Patrick Murray, Will Smith, and Alaina Yee (hi, it’s me) rolled up our sleeves and got ...

The definitive sound of the holiday season is not silver bells, reindeer paws on a rooftop, or even “ho ho ho.” No no no. It’s “tick-tock, tick-tock,” because the big day always arrives a whole lot ...

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In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Nerdy enthusiast, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test ...

Watching a child learn how to swim is like witnessing a great opera. The maestro of this emotional orchestra is Bill Marsh. Swimming is the closest human beings will ever get to flying. And there is ...

Judd Apatow doesn’t clutter up his confession: He’s been a hoarder since childhood. “It feels like the reason why people hoard is it makes you immortal,” the 57-year-old filmmaker with multiple ...

Judd Apatow closes his new book, Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures (Random House), with a photo of Chris Farley and Jim Carrey at the Kid’s Choice Awards in 1997. “It’s always ...