The romance of horror movies, author Deborah Blum and a boozy hot chocolate recipe

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The romance of horror movies, author Deborah Blum and a boozy hot chocolate recipe

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Pulitzer Prize winner Deborah Blum on the science of attraction, filmmakers fess up about how much horror movies and romantic comedies have in common and a boozy hot chocolate recipe to cozy up with on Valentine's Day. Plus your song dedications to the nerdy loves of your lives.

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Feb 12, 2014

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The romance of horror movies, author Deborah Blum and a boozy hot chocolate recipe

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