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Ali and John discuss how weird baby names have gotten over the past couple of years. From the couple who just named their newborn daughter Hashtag, to the woman in Egypt who named her child Facebook - nothing seems to be off limits when it comes to picking a moniker for your child these days.

What's the weirdest baby name you've ever heard? Tell us in the comments!

More can't-miss moments: Ali talks the plus-size mannequin that has caused quite an uproar, a cop's advice for getting out of traffic tickets, and the influx of breast reductions in British men.

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Ali and John discuss The American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation that doctors should talk to their teenage patients about Plan B, the morning-after pill. In the past, this pill was only offered to females aged 18 years and older, but now doctors are allowed to talk to younger teenage girls about it, too.

Do you think this will affect the number of teenage girls who have sex? Tell us in the comments.

More can't-miss moments: Ali talks The Onion, the satirical website that named Kim Jong Un the sexiest man alive; GM, who's going to be installing Siri in their new car models; and "milking," the new U.K. trend where teens videotape themselves pouring quarts of milk over their heads.

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Ali and John sit down and chat with actress Talia Balsam of Homeland and Mad Men. Watch to see if they were able to bribe her into sharing some secrets!

More can't-miss moments: Ali talks Saudi Arabia, where men can now receive text messages from the government if their women try to leave the country; New York's $425 million Powerball jackpot; and over 1,400 organizations who have signed on to be a part of "Giving Tuesday."

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Ali and John sit down and chat with designer Chris Benz, who created a collection exclusively for eBay's Holiday Collective. This online holiday gift guide features an array of designer items that are all under $100! Benz gives us a peek inside the collective, which includes everything from totes and silk pajamas to cashmere tees and designer jewelry.

What's on your holiday gift list? Tell us in the comments!

More can't-miss moments: Ali talks a high-tech Japanese company where you can order a personalized 3-D doll of yourself; the confetti at the Macy's Day Parade, which was allegedly made from torn-up police documents; and Charlie Sheen, who wrote Lindsay Lohan a check to pay for her tax debt.

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With Thanksgiving behind us, it's time to start talking holiday shopping! Ali and John discuss how hard it is to shop in NYC during the holidays -- which is why Ali does all of her shopping on eBay. The pair also talk about what's appropriate for women near or over 40 years old to wear. From Heidi Klum to Pamela Anderson, these Hollywood starlets have a habit of wearing very revealing clothes.

What do you think about the style of stars over 40? Tell us in the comments!

More can't-miss moments: Ali talks a Stanford University genetics professor who believes computers are making human beings dumber; the number of calories an average person consumes on Thanksgiving -- a whopping 2,500 calories; and BioExplorers, an Israeli company that's trained bomb-sniffing mice.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Ali and John are in the kitchen with Helen Cavallo of That's Fresh, and they're talking Thanksgiving dinner conversation no-nos. From money and inheritance, to politics and cooking - there are quite a few topics you may want to avoid during your holiday get-togethers. Plus, watch as Helen shares a mouthwatering recipe for a turkey-and-veggie panini made with Thanksgiving leftovers!

What are your holiday dinner conversation no-nos? Tell us in the comments!

More can't-miss moments: Ali talks a 32-year-old Scottish man who spends his days dressing up as a giraffe and doing good deeds; crazy, holiday-flavored foods - from White Chocolate Peppermint Pringles to Turkey & Gravy Soda from Jones Soda Co.; and a study where treadmills were put at people's work desks to help them lose weight.

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Ali and John discuss the difference between men and women in embracing their true selves and going gray. When men go gray -- think Anderson Cooper and Richard Gere -- it's considered distinguished. But very few women allow themselves to go gray for fear of looking "aged." Ali thinks this is just another unfortunate double standard that women have to live with.

Are you afraid to go gray? Tell us in the comments!

More can't-miss moments: Ali sits down with Janice Min, former editor in chief of Us magazine, and talks her new book, How to Look Hot in a Minivan. Plus, get the scoop on a Russian woman who kept her dead husband in her home for three years and a 72-year-old Chinese man who modeled his granddaughter's clothing line.

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It's a sad day for Sesame Street fans: Kevin Clash, the puppeteer who plays the voice and body of Elmo, is in hot water again after more underage sex allegations have surfaced. Ali and John discuss how to explain these scandalous heroes like Elmo, Lance Armstrong, and Tiger Woods to your kids. Ali thinks the key is to be compassionate and to use these scandals as an opportunity to teach your kids moral lessons without erasing the heroic qualities they have grown to admire in these people.

How do you explain these heroes to your kids? Tell us in the comments.

More can't-miss moments: Ali talks a research scientist who discovered the gene that tells you what time of day you'll die, a 17-year-old teenager who was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years of going to church, and a San Francisco-based artist who created a 25-pound likeness of Honey Boo Boo made entirely out of the things this reality star is known for: Mountain Dew bottles, cheese ball containers, hairspray

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