The takeaway from this OKCupid blog post (sort of a followup on this one, previously Boinged) might at first appear to be that iPhone users are sluts. Or, that Panasonic cameras make you sexier than Nikons. But dig in, and you'll see that it's basically a primer on how to take flattering portrait photos. (thanks, Dean Putney!)
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Parler wanted Donald Trump, who demanded an ownership stake, which didn't happen
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Electronic voting systems maker Smartmatic sues Fox News, Rudy Giuliani for $2.7 billion over election-rigging claims
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This décor piece brings the Moon to your desk in stunningly accurate detail
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Make 2021 the year you learn to play guitar like an expert with these courses
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These Hollywood-renowned photographers want to teach you how to shoot like them
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