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Rob Bricken

Rob Bricken has been a professional nerd for 20 years, the editor of Gizmodo’s geeky pop culture site io9, and was the creator of the poorly named but fan-favorite news blog Topless Robot. When the zombie apocalypse comes, he’ll be among the first to die.

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Movies That Deserved at Least 10 Sequels

There are some movies so good they should have received a sequel. And then there are these movies, which should have received ALL OF THEM.

Why Is Michael Bay’s ‘Armageddon’ Part of the Goddamn Criterion Collection?

How did this happen? And did it really deserve its place there?

Humanity Has Always Been Drowning in Demon Sperm

From ancient Mesopotamia to a worryingly large chunk of today’s pop culture, it turns out we’re always gonna be fascinated by a big ol’ squirt of demon semen

How to Take Cheap Grocery Store Ramen and Make It Good

Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ Is Still a Terrible Movie

Why Thousand Island Dressing Has Replaced Ketchup as America’s Condiment

Why Do My Glasses Always Seem to Have Smudged Lenses?

How to Pack a Cooler So Everything Stays Cold

12 Movies Where the Villains Are Inexplicably British

The Irresistible Charm of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender,’ the Cartoon That’s Comforting America

How to Grow Fruits and Vegetables Inside Your Apartment

The Surprisingly Tasty Art of Cooking With Soda