In this list io9 runs down the 10 weirdest things that people once used as status symbols.

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Netflix-o-matic creates mini genres of film so that you can binge watch stuff with a really specific focus.

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These parents take pictures that recreate famous TV shows and movies using only objects found around their home. The results are very entertaining.

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Die Hard with a Vengeance was a fantastic action film. And on top of that, it changed the Federal Reserve.

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Intriguing Headline of the Day: 10 Oddball Questions Scientists Have Genuinely Tried to Answer

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Straight from the home office, The AV Club compiles a top 10 list of David Letterman top 10 lists.

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When the sun is shining, it’s a perfect time to head back into the house and watch some TV. Here are this summer’s must-see shows.