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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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- Trump chief of staff John Kelly called Robert E. Lee "an honorable man" and argued that "the lack of an ability to compromise led to the Civil War."
- 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.
- Here are some totally normal cabins in the woods you can rent this fall.
- If you're going to engage in oral sex on an airplane with a stranger, at least head to the bathroom.
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- A 10-year-old wrote a NY Times op-ed about sexism.
- Learn about the women who are banding together to take down the James Tobacks of the world.
- Are self-driving cars actually "surprisingly chill?"
- Joe Girardi opened up about his disappointment over parting ways with the Yankees.
- And finally, animals at Symbio Wildlife Park in Sydney celebrate Halloween:
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