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Think Your Team is Best? It’s All in Your Head

As the Super Bowl approaches, fans of both the Patriots and the Giants are preparing for a fierce battle, and each group thinks their team is far superior to the other. New research could reveal why.


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11 Things You Don’t Want to Hear at a Super Bowl Party

Whether it be the commercials, the halftime show or, you know, the game itself, the Super Bowl gets everyone fired up — so much so that the Super Bowl party has become an American institution.

Not much can dampen the enthusiasm we have for the biggest game in the sports world. But here are a few things you don’t want to hear at any Super Bowl bash.


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Channing Tatum and ‘SNL’ Film Their Own Super Bowl 2012 Promos [VIDEO]

Ever wonder what those NBC Football guys do to stay relaxed when making their Super Bowl 2012 promos? As Channing Tatum and the ‘Saturday Night Live‘ guys found out, they only take about a few seconds to make, but you have to stay loose in order to get a genuine shot.

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Super Bowl XLVI Preview — New York Giants Versus New England Patriots

Super Bowl XLVI features both the New England Patriots and the New York Giants seeking a fourth Super Bowl title for their respective franchises. Here’s how the matchup stacks up:


Alternatives To Watching The Super Bowl On Sunday

It’s only the biggest game in the sporting world and it’ll be dominating NBC Sunday – I’m talking about the Super Bowl!  However, I know there are quite a few people that could really care less that it’s on and will probably be looking for something else to watch instead of the biggest game of the year (not to mention you’ll be missing the commercials too)!

Several networks are dedicating blocks of programming or marathons of their biggest and most popular shows, while others have specialty programming like the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet (the pet lover’s alternative to the Super Bowl).

What’s Your Favorite Super Bowl Food? — Survey of the Day

Super Bowl Sunday could also be called heartburn Sunday, since many of the snacks that are traditionally consumed during the big game are less than stomach-friendly.


The Most Controversial Super Bowl Ads of All Time [VIDEOS]

Super Bowl ads tend to have more longevity than traditional commercials thanks to their large budgets, creative freedom and overall goal to keep you glued to the TV between quarters. Some, however, aren't remembered for the joy they brought but rather for the public outcry they produced.

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New York Giants Star Justin Tuck to Wear Bracelet for Leukemia Victim During Super Bowl

When you watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, you will see a green bracelet on New York Giants superstar Justin Tuck’s wrist.

That bracelet is more than a good luck charm. It’s a symbol of the friendship Tuck had with Middletown, New Jersey’s Evan Sullivano, before Evan lost his battle with leukemia on October 26,2010 at the age of 18.


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8 Memorable Super Bowl Halftime Shows [VIDEOS]

During Sunday’s Super Bowl, Madonna will take center stage for the halftime show. She’s working with the famous acrobat troupe Cirque du Soleil on a concept for the gig, but only time will tell if it’ll fly — or flop.

With that in mind, let’s revisit some of the more memorable halftime shows — both good and bad — of years past.


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5 Great Family-Friendly African American Films

Family time is the best time to teach your children about the contributions of African Americans to the rich culture of our nation. While you might not have the time or resources to take your children to the Martin Luther King monument in Washington, DC, there are great movies you can watch that are as entertaining as they are educational.