Extra, Extra: Online Dating Can Go To Hell

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Published May 13, 2016

Modified May 13, 2016

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Parents found a dead infant while making their teen daughter's bed.
Another adventure with Florida Man.
A look at the world's fanciest fish houses.
DRAKE SHAVED HIS BEARD OMG WHO EVEN ARE YOU.
Feral dogs shut down a Tokyo airport.
Yes, online dating is the fucking worst.
So stave off your loneliness by adopting a bison!
A box of human ashes was found alongside a road in Alabama.
Fine, bats are cute, I guess.
And last but not least, puppy pinwheel!!!!!!!!!!!

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