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I watched 11 episodes of Lizzie McGuire in one sitting on Disney Plus. Here’s why I couldn’t stop — even though I’m 28.

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The hairstyles and patterned pants just don’t get old.

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What Jenny Slate got hypnosis for

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Have you been told not to keep score in your relationship? Here’s why that advice is sexist.

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