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Sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer—who passed away on July 12 at the age of 96—used television, radio, the written word, and the internet to speak frankly on topics relating to human sexuality.

Jake Rossen








Ancient Romans were the first to adopt the practice.

You’d be laughed out of the wedding party for suggesting garlic for a bridal bouquet today, but it used to be pretty common.

Ellen Gutoskey


Robert Redford in ‘Downhill Racer.’

From ice skating comedies to wrestling tragedies, Tinseltown skillfully draws upon the world’s biggest sporting spectacle. 

Jon O'Brien