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New York City’s Best Spots for a First Date

Where in the Big Apple to take the apple of your eye.

Holyn Thigpen July 23, 2026

Lincoln wrote to Mary Owens to break off their partnership before it even really heated up.

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A Breakup Tip From Abraham Lincoln: Just Tell Her Your Town Is Terrible

In letters to his accidental fiancée, the future president painted Springfield, Illinois, as a bummer.

Jennifer Wright February 12, 2019

A heaping plate of guacamole, which may or may not be an aphrodisiac.

Guacamole Gets You More Messages on Dating Apps

And other gastronomic revelations from a singles survey.

Paula Mejia December 1, 2017

You must climb a ladder to place your letter in the Bridegroom's Oak.

Bridegroom's Oak

This ancient oak tree plays matchmaker for singles willing to branch out from the usual dating scene.

The cover of the paper boasted features on dating, celebrities, and sex.

The Dramatically Different World of '70s Dating Ads

Before Tinder, there was "Singles News."

Natasha Frost October 27, 2017

Flirting in the Resi, 1930—peep the pneumatic tubes!

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People in 1920s Berlin Nightclubs Flirted via Pneumatic Tubes

It was the Tinder of the early 20th century.

Michael Waters June 21, 2017