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Extra, Extra: Pessimists Live Longer, More Miserable Lives
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Ben Yakas
Published Mar 1, 2013
Modified Mar 1, 2013
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Published Mar 1, 2013
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- Classic: baseball players and their dogs and their terrible weekend outfits.
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- McDonalds is getting rid of chicken selects, and angus burgers may be next on the chopping block.
- In case you were worried, The Onion is back, baby.
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