HOLDERS OF THE MUSTARD JACKET:   The National Football Hall of Fame has voted to induct players Junior Seau (in his first year of eligibil...

EXCELSIOR!  In part because the theme park rights are a legal mess, Marvel has licensed out its IP for a traveling "experience," ...

TENTH ANNUAL SEASON-ENDING BIG GAME POOL : Five questions, one blog: 1. Winner/final score. 2. Official Game MVP. 3. Which advertiser t...

BEANS, BEANS, THE MAGICAL FRUIT:   Slate explains why beans have no place in a proper chili .

THE GOLDEN AGE OF AFFLICTION-BASED ACADEMY AWARDS:   Flavorwire's Jason Bailey reviews the recent history of the quest for gold .

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