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Nerd! How the word popularized by Dr. Seuss went from geeky insult to mainstream

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The brainy protagonists featured in the hit CBS show, <em>The Big Bang Theory</em>, were an example of nerd culture on TV. (CBS via Getty Images)
The brainy protagonists featured in the hit CBS show, The Big Bang Theory, were an example of nerd culture on TV. (CBS via Getty Images)

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