Monday, June 11, 2018

Gripping And Grinning

Smiling is one of the fundamental ways people communicate, so what happens if your face can't do it?
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GRIN AND BEAR IT
YOU'RE NEVER FULLY DRESSED...
How Far Would You Go To Be Able To Smile?
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Smiling is one of the fundamental ways people communicate, so what happens if your face can't do it?
WHOOPS
Canada's 'Random' Immigration Lottery Uses Microsoft Excel, Which Isn't Actually Random
gizmodo.com
Last year, Canada introduced a new lottery system used to extend permanent-resident status to the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens. There's just one problem: the software used to run the lottery isn't actually random.
THE GIVING TREE
The 'God Damn' Tree That Nearly Brought America And North Korea To War
theatlantic.com
In 1976, two American soldiers were axed to death over a poplar tree. What came next threatened to change the course of history.
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PIECING IT TOGETHER
GOOD QUESTION
Is It Creepy To Take Surreptitious Photos Of Young Female Employees, And Other Advice Column Questions
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A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.
INCAUTIOUS VICE
A Company Built On A Bluff
nymag.com
For almost 25 years, Shane Smith's plan was that, by the time the suckers caught on, he'd never be stuck owning the company he co-founded.
FIXER UPPERS
Meet The Guys Who Tape Trump's Papers Back Together
politico.com
The president's unofficial 'filing system' involves tearing up documents into pieces, even when they're supposed to be preserved.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
FLAK TOWERS
The Story Behind Germany's Indestructible Nazi Death Castles
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As apart of a defensive push, Hitler ordered the construction of these insane, above-ground anti-aircraft gun towers.
IN THE NEWS
Trump And Kim Arrive In Singapore For Historic Summit Meeting
For All His Deals, Trump Has Never Faced An Adversary Like Kim Jong-Un
The End Of Net Neutrality Is Here
Robert De Niro Says 'Fuck Trump' At The 2018 Tony Awards
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The weekend is over, but don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.