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Game Time by Corrado Dalco
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Dating Advice from . . . Scuba Divers by Meghan Pleticha
Q: What has diving taught you about dating?
A: Sometimes things will happen unexpectedly, and you've gotta throw off your tank and bolt for the surface. /regulars/

Dating Confessions by You
"I'm skinny and although a lot of women are jealous, most men actually prefer average girls..."

Scanner by Emily Farris
Today on Nerve's culture blog: Pack the bug spray and sunscreen. We're going to gay summer camp.

Screengrab by Various
Today in Nerve's film blog: What's your favorite Will Smith movie? If any?

The Modern Materialist by Various
Almost everything you want. Today: Have more fun in the dark.

61 Frames Per Second by John Constantine
Today in Nerve's videogame blog: We get misty on the Chrono Cross soundtrack and ponder the return of Chrono Trigger.

The Remote Island by Bryan Christian
Today on Nerve's TV blog: Dance, Hipster, Dance! Plus: our latest NewsCrush — and why one army brat is breaking up with Army Wives.

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