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Why do people hate the word ‘moist?’

Kelly Kazek

I was reading an online post recently about how much people hate the word "moist." It's, like, one of the most hated words in history. In fact, it was ranked as the No. 1 most-hated word by Oxford Dictionaries in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada - and Canadians are a generally known as an unflappable… Continue reading Why do people hate the word ‘moist?’

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Why men have more belly button lint and other things you need to know today

Kelly Kazek

Men and women are different. I know. You're all, we knew that already. Because of the whole stand-up-vs.-sit-down thing. But I'm not talking about physical differences. I am talking about differences that affect the way we live and work and, as you'll see, the way we contemplate our navels. This is important stuff, y'all …… Continue reading Why men have more belly button lint and other things you need to know today

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It’s a column about toothpaste gloops but that doesn’t mean it’s not important

Kelly Kazek

Note: This is a completely insignificant, apolitical column about the need for more government research in the area of toothpaste tubes. If you disagree, you are wrong you should skip this column. The other day when I tried to pick up my contact lens case from the bathroom counter, it didn't budge. It was stuck… Continue reading It’s a column about toothpaste gloops but that doesn’t mean it’s not important

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Today’s driving PSA: The Courtesy Wave is not optional, people

Kelly Kazek

I come to you today with a public service announcement. No need to thank me. Just doing my job. It has come to my attention of late that some people in this country are not aware of some common rules of the road and it's really ticking me off. In the coming weeks, I will… Continue reading Today’s driving PSA: The Courtesy Wave is not optional, people

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Couples Issue of the Week: Slasher film v. nature documentary; pick a side

Kelly Kazek

  I understand, even before writing this column, that it may cause some of you to have a come-apart. That is not my intention. My intention is to foster understanding and goodwill between the sexes, by which I mean get the women on my side so I can show Sweetums I'm not crazy. So here… Continue reading Couples Issue of the Week: Slasher film v. nature documentary; pick a side