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Since it is National Siblings’ day, we at Quirk thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the siblings who have provided us with hours upon hours in entertainment.

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Have you been suffering from a lack of links in your life? We’re here to rescue you from the doldrums of the internet with the best bookish, geeky, and crafty links we could find. Rejoice in the news that you should definitely be stuffing your face with chocolate while you read! Adorn your home with DIY gemstones! Turn yourself into a Powerpuff Girl!

The recent surge of movies and shows based on superheroes seems nowhere near running out of steam. And sure, seeing comic book icons come to life on the silver screen is cool and all, but what about everyone the zeitgeist sort of forgot? What about a movie for The League of Regrettable Superheroes? Oh look, and we already took care of the casting…

The Statue of Hans Christian Anderson in Odense, Denmark

Hans Christian Andersen is best known for bringing us fairy tales such as “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and “Thumbelina,” among many, many others. His likeness has been memorialized on everything from a Danish postage stamp to statues in cities around the world. To celebrate his 211th birthday, we’ve picked out four young adult novels inspired by his stories.

Planning all the meals you'll eat for a week can save you a long and pizza-heavy transition period after your dining hall life. Excerpted from Stuff Every Graduate Should Know, here are some tips about creating a meal plan and how to go grocery shopping like an adult:

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Girl squads are all the rage these days and here at Quirk we couldn’t be happier. There’s nothing more fulfilling than the intense bond of female friendship. We’ve rounded up a few of the best groups in contemporary literature for all your patriarchy dismantling needs.