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Early Addition: The Seductive Danger Of Politics As Meme
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Ben Yakas
Published Oct 31, 2017
Modified Oct 31, 2017
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- Amanda Hess explains the dangers of political memes for a new NY Times "Internetting" series.
- Good morning to Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's Vanity Fair photo shoot.
- The spookiest Halloween playlist is definitely the one NASA made comprised of sounds from outer space.
- Nathan Fielder brought out a surprise "back-up guest" on Conan last night.
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- And finally, animals at Symbio Wildlife Park in Sydney celebrate Halloween:
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