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Two Women Share First Kiss Upon Navy Ship’s Homecoming

This was hardly a well-timed publicity stunt: a lesbian couple won the coveted “first kiss” upon USS Oak Hill’s return, making them the first same-sex pair to share the tradition.

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The Spirit of Rock: You Can Now Buy a KISS-Themed Cremation Urn

Can you imagine your grieving relatives carrying this thing?

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Workplace Kissing: A Big Problem in Germany, Apparently

In business, it’s important to be courteous and to respect cultural differences. But etiquette experts say Germans can’t stand all the cheek kissing.

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Kisses and Curses: Robert Pattinson Steals MTV Movie Awards

From an unforgettable kiss to an unedited swear word, the Twilight star took the stage by storm.

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Royal Wedding Hangover: ‘Frowning Flower Girl’ Becomes Internet Sensation

Amid the day’s perfection, of course the Internet had to find something to rip on.

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The Science Of Smooching: Why We Kiss, and How Men and Women Do It Differently

A new book says there’s science behind the reason kissing feels so good. (via Healthland)

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Road Tripping: What’s the Top Driving Song of All Time?

Gearing up for that long road trip home for the holidays?  Your playlist probably includes some of these songs.

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Muggle Reviewers, Bored and Bristling: Is This Harry Potter and the Deathly Snorefest?

Did you hear? The first installment of the last Harry Potter movie is out this weekend! What do the critics have to say? Spoiler: Bring a Red Bull. And what’s the deal with the Harry and Hermione kiss?

Natalie Portman, Black Swan: Aronofsky’s Female Fixation Continues

Since late Tuesday night, when the haunting trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s bleak Black Swan first launched online, the Web has been grappling with a whole new look for Natalie Portman – a scarier, sexier shade than we’ve ever seen. Behold.