The 15 Best Movies Where Nerds Become Badasses
Nerds are often looked down upon. Here are our favorite movies where geeks and dorks rise up to become cool, popular, and badass!
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The 20 Best Nerdy TV Characters of All Time, Ranked
How many of these beloved nerds have you seen on TV? Even if you've never seen the shows, you probably still know who they are!
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The 10 Best Books About Computers and Computer History
Want to learn about the history of computers and how we got to where we are today? Check out these great books on computers.
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The 17 Most Famous Nerd Characters in Movies, Ranked
We look at the most iconic nerds from the most iconic nerd movies to see which one reigns as the best movie nerd character of all time!
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The 12 Best Movies About Nerds That Break Classic Nerd Stereotypes
Tired of the same geek tropes and stereotypes in films? These classic nerd movies show what it's really like to be a nerd!
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The 13 Best Star Wars Gifts for Men, Women, and Kids
We're in a golden age for Star Wars fans—and that means there are so many great gifts you can give to the Star Wars fan in your life.
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The 22 Best Geeky Digital Gift Ideas You Can Grab Last Minute
Whether you're gifting someone across the country or you need something instant, these digital gifts are always great.
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The 15 Best Geeky Coffee Table Books for Your Home
Your friends might be so enamored by these geeky coffee table books that they'll forget to actually socialize with you.
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The 9 Best Geeky Subscription Boxes That Are Worth It (Adults and Kids)
There are lots of subscription boxes out there for geeks and fandoms. But which ones are worth it? Which one is right for you?
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What's the Deal With Funko Pops? Here's Why They're So Popular
At first, Funko Pops were seen as a passing fad like Beanie Babies—but they're still around and more popular than ever before. Why?
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Nostalgic Treasures: 10 Cool Things You Can Find on the Internet Archive
The Internet Archive has more than just snapshots of old websites. Here are some of the coolest things to find in this digital museum.
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The 7 Best STEM Subscription Boxes for Curious Kids
If you want your kids to develop STEM skills, these subscription boxes will give them plenty of opportunities to learn and improve.
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The 10 Best Documentary Movies About Fandoms and Fans
Dive into the world of fans and fandoms with these compelling documentaries that'll excite and inspire your own fanhood.
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The 8 Coolest Scientific Facts and Concepts Featured in Anime
Here are some of the best science fiction anime series that incorporate real-life scientific facts and concepts into their plots and characters.
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The 7 Best Jurassic Park Dinosaur Toys
The Jurassic Park and Jurassic World series don't just feature all kinds of great dinosaurs—they've spawned lots of great dino toys, too.
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7 Nerdy Movies Every Geek Should Watch by 18 (And Why)
These nerdy classics are so ingrained in geek culture that they're must-watches even to this day—especially if you're young!
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The 10 Greatest Monty Python Skits, Sketches, and Songs
Check out the best skits and sketches by Monty Python, the greatest comedy troupe to ever grace the world of sketch comedy.
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I Like Staying Home Instead of Going Out: When Is That a Problem?
I can keep myself entertained, thank you very much. Is it really a problem if I want to stay in? Well...
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7 Benefits of Playing Dungeons & Dragons (Why D&D Is Good for You)
Dungeons and Dragons is more than just fun and games. It can teach you a lot about yourself and improve your life in many ways.
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11 Stereotypical Nerdy Things You Shouldn't Be Ashamed Of
Geeks and nerds are often seen as social outcasts. But so what? Here are several "nerdy things" and stereotypes that aren't really shameful.
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15 Major Celebrities Who Are Actually Nerdy
What if we told you that Hollywood's dirty little secret is that many celebrities are actually nerds?
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7 Weird and Unconventional Sports for Geeks and Nerds
Sports are great for staying active, but what if you don't like mainstream sports? Here are the best unconventional sports instead!
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9 Geek Culture Documentaries You Can Watch Online
As these documentaries show, sometimes the fandom around something makes it more than the sum of its parts.
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The 7 Best Sites for Awesome Fan Art
Want to see an artist's depiction of your favorite show, video game, or movie? Find it on one of these fan art sites!
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Where Do All the Fans Hang Out on the Internet? The Best Sites to Check Out
Here are all the best sites on the web to be a modern geek.
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LARPing 101: What Is It and How Do You Get Started?
LARPing gives you the chance to play pretend as an adult. Find out what LARPing entails and how you can participate!
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20 Professional Athletes Who Are Secretly Nerdy
As it turns out, there are plenty of the world's most skilled athletes who enjoy some nerdy activities in their free time!
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How to Find Nerdy Friends: 6 Ways to Meet New People
Looking to expand your circle of nerds? Get ready to step outside your comfort zone and meet new friends.
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What Is GTA RP? Meet the Role-Playing Trend That's Dominating Twitch
Take on the role of a cop, doctor, or an elderly man in this interesting twist on GTA V.
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15 Places to Geek Out in New York City
Planning a geeky field trip to NYC? Don't forget to stop at these nerdy destinations.
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16 Geeky Ideas for a Fun Night Out
Going on a night out with friends but don't know what to do? These night out ideas for geeks will guide you in the right direction.
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10 Fun Geeky Activities That Are Worth Trying at Least Once
Geeky activities can be surprisingly fun if you just give them a chance. Here are some wicked ones that you should definitely try!
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What Is a Nerd? What Is a Geek?
What does it mean to be a nerd? How about a geek? Is there a significant difference between the two?
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