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Extra, Extra: Here Are 82 Internet Headlines To Restore Your Faith In Enthusiasm
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Ben Yakas
Published Jan 17, 2013
Modified Jan 17, 2013
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Published Jan 17, 2013
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- The Awl takes a pointed look at the way we write headlines today.
- That Morrissey autobiography is coming soon, and we can't wait.
- A dog accidentally fatally ran over his owner with the family car.
- A star wrestler from Long Island has released the song of the year.
- A Washington woman has been accused of smothering her boyfriend to death with her breasts.
- Check out this amazing never-before-seen Elliott Smith video (featuring covers of The Kinks, Big Star and John Lennon), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
- There will be an Aaron Swartz memorial this weekend at Cooper Union.
- Did you know that Hanukkah and Thanksgiving will overlap this year?!
- BREAKING: Michelle Obama has bangs.
- Over 1000 cats were rescued in China before they could be sold to restaurants.
- And finally, see if you can watch this entire amazing '80s dating video compilation:
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