What is an aphrodisiac? Well, it can be a drug, scent, food, drink or herb that (some claim) may kindle or increase sexual desire. The name originally comes from the Greek goddess of Sensuality, Aphrodite. Throughout history, certain foods, drinks and behaviors have had a reputation for making sex more attainable.

Not that I am a subject matter expert, or have evidence from Asylum.com to counter the claim, but there's very little historical and scientific data that shows these things actually work. In fact, some articles suggest the desired results may be attributed to a placebo effect, meaning the stuff worked because the person wanted it to.

Below is a list of the "most searched aphrodisiacs" on AOL Search. So what do you think? Are aphrodisiacs real or make believe?

Top Searched Aphrodisiacs on AOL Search:

1. Chocolate
2. Ginseng
3. Arugula
4. Oysters
5. Ginkgo Biloba
6. Kelp
7. Spanish Fly
8. Tribulus Terrestris
9. Damiana
10. Yohimbine

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Hot Searches from April 11, 2008:

1. 'American Idol' – Michael Johns gets the boot from show
2. Ableton Live – Desktop software app for creating music
3. Masters – Rose, Immelman share lead at the Masters, Tiger -4
4. Weather – Severe weather wreaking havoc across Central TX and US
5. Yahoo – Internet company at the center of many potential deals
6. 'The Last Lecture' – Given by Carnegie Mellon Prof. Randy Pausch
7. Howard Stern – Sidekick Arti Lange parts with Howard after 7 years
8. 'Survivor' – Tribes merge and Eliza finds herself in trouble
9. American Airlines – Thousands stranded as cancellations stack up
10. Randi Rhodes – Resigns from Air American after Anti-Clinton rant

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Hot Searches from April 10, 2008:

1. 'American Idol' – 'Idol Gives Back' event generates $22 Million
2. American Airlines – 1000 flights cancelled to make needed inspections
3. Randy Pausch – Carnegie Mellon prof famous for 'Last Lecture'
4. Julianne Hough – Speaks about latest 'Dancing' experience
5. 'The Biggest Loser' – The final three are almost set for the season finale
6. 'Big Brother 9' – Episode ends with a HOH endurance competition
7. Two Face Baby – Baby in born with Craniofacial Duplication
8. WNBA – Candace Parker is top pick in this year's draft
9. Stanley Kamel – Psychiatrist from 'Monk" passes away at age 65
10. Annie Lennox – Among the headliners for Idol Gives back

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But everyone now and then there's nothing better at 'cleansing the palette' than a dose of law & order reality TV style. Our DVR at home is full of episodes from these dispensers of daytime justice.

The cases typically run the gamut of friends, family, business partners, and complete strangers bringing charges against one another. The conflicts range from petty grievances and misunderstandings to surreal episodes that can't be described without pictures and a vivid imagination. Those are my favorite!

Thank goodness that we can rely on road tested 'judicial' wisdom from people like Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown and, if you're lucky enough to have him in syndication where you live, the world famous Judge Wapner.

Anybody out there a fan of these TV Judges? A fan of one we might have missed? Please mention them below and let us know, we'll try to include them next time we tackle this topic.

Court adjourned!

Top Searched TV Judges on AOL Search:

1. Judge Judy
2. Judge Mathis
3. Judge Joe Brown
4. Judge David Young
5. Judge Hatchett
6. Judge Marilyn Milian
7. Judge Lynn Toler
8. Judge Wapner
9. Judge Jules
10. Judge Mabeline Ephraim

Hot Searches from April 9, 2008:

1. 'American Idol' – Stars turn out for 'Idol Gives Back' mini-telethon
2. 'The Bachelor' – Six more contestants cut from the show last night
3. Two Faced Baby – Baby in born with Craniofacial Duplication
4. American Airlines – Cancels 800 flights to make mandated inspections
5. Sophie Monk – Spotted out on the town with Ryan Seacrest?
6. 'The Biggest Loser' – One week away from season finale
7. 'Dancing With The Stars' – Adam Carolla gets the boot
8. 'Sex And The City' – Stars of movie turn out to support Cynthia Nixon
9. Bill Buckner – Former Red Sox player receives ovation at Fenway Park
10. Starbucks – Launches new "everyday brew" at stores

Hot Searches from April 8, 2008:

1. MapQuest – Driving directions for a spring road trip?
2. Toys 'R' Us – Retailer to mark Earth Day with Eco-Toys
3. TMZ – Celebrity gossip ranging from Mischa Barton To Shannon Doherty
4. People.com – Celebrity marriages, Jay Z + Beyonce and Branjolina
5. Oprah – Named Parade Magazine's richest celebrity
6. Jennifer Aniston – Hooking up with Orlando Bloom, adopting baby?
7. Clay Aiken – Former Idol announces release date of new album
8. American Idol – Season 7 is winding down, who stays and who goes?
9. Abby McGrew – Now engaged to Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning
10. Shane Hammond – Race car driver dies at age 27 during NEMA race

Here's a quick recap of the hot topics that were on your mind over the weekend and where they showed up in AOL Search.

The world now has one less movie icon after the passing of Charlton Heston at 84 years of age. A star in every sense of the word, his acting credits included monumental movies like 'Planet of the Apes', 'Ben-Hur' and the classic 'The Ten Commandments'. He also made his mark and tons of fans by defending personal causes such as the Second Amendment and his work with the NRA.

Reports on the new book from Bobby Brown made Karrine Steffans and Robin Crawford a bit more popular than they probably would like to have been. Bobby highlighted Karrine as a one ( of they many ) ladies he was romantically involved with prior to Whitney Houston. He then also hinted that Whitney and Robin had 'more than a friend' relationship. You can read an overview on the new book over at Black Voices, a great site if you've not stopped by before.

Rounding out our Top Ten from the weekend was a return of Charles Bronson to the Hot Searches list. I say return, but there's no real documentation that he was ever in the list before; however, we're happy to have him now! Mr. Bronson's cult classic Death Wish movies ( 1 through 4 ) are being presented on AMC TV during the week of April 7th as part of the American Icons series.

That rounds out the weekend, do you know of any other weekend highlights that didn't show up in our hot searches? If so please tell us about them.

Hot Searches from April 7, 2008:

1. Charlton Heston – Legendary actor passes away @ age 84
2. Karrine Steffans – Mentioned as a former love interest to Bobby Brown
3. Robin Crawford – Bobby says Robin and Whitney...more than friends
4. NASCAR -- Carl Edwards and the AFLAC Ford car win the Samsung 500
5. Chiari Malformation – Rare affliction highlighted on Extreme Makeover
6. Parade Magazine -- All-American Boys HS Basketball Team revealed
7. 'Rock Of Love 2' -- The girls get to meet Brett's parents
8. American Airlines – Implements hiring freeze to offset higher fuel costs
9. Gerard Butler – Scottish actor now linked to 'Boy Crazy' Cameron Diaz
10. Charles Bronson – AMC TV plays all four 'Death Wish' classics this week

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1. Priscilla Presley –- Makes dancing debut on 'Dancing With The Stars'
2. Obama Speech –- Candidate's landmark speech addresses race in
3. Kristin Davis –- Sex & The City starlet denies sex tape rumors
4. 'One Tree Hill' –- TV Series celebrates 100th episode
5. Mortgage Rates –- Does the Fed rate cut impact 30-year mortgage?
6. Counter Strike –-Chinese monks admit to playing video game
7. Vicki Van Meter –- Beloved pilot dies at 26, flew plane across US at age 11
8. Heather Mills –- Throws water at McCartney's lawyer & wins £24m
9. Anthony Minghella –- British film industry icon passes away age 54
10. Danity Kane –- Diddy's all girl group releases second album

1. Door Game -- Online game rumored to provide personal insights
2. Halle Berry -- Hollywood starlet delivers healthy baby girl
3. Chase Bank -- Will acquire Bear Stearns for $2 a share
4. Bear Stearns -- Struggling firm to be acquired by Chase Bank
5. Dina McGreevey -- Denies having tryst with driver
6. Gold Prices -- Tops $1000 per ounce
7. Marlee Matlin --Newcomer to 'Dancing With The Stars'
8. 'The Bachelor' -- Season premiere finally arrives
9. Heather Mills -- Judge berates her in McCartney divorce trial
10. Visa IPO -- Company prepares for $15 billion IPO