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<a href="https://twitter.com/austinlouisray" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Austin L. Ray</a> is an ATLien who spends most of his time writing, growing, and fundraising. He works for Mailchimp by day and writes for places like Rolling Stone, Tip Top Proper Cocktails, Creative Loafing (RIP), The Outline, Atlanta magazine, GQ, and more on nights and weekends. He loves reading in front of large groups of people, listening to loud rap music, and losing himself in Twitter. Zach Galifianakis once screamed in his face.

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The Great Outdoors

Let’s Grow Some Things

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An eviction notice is posted and the lock is changed on a residence in the unincorporated community of Galloway on March 3, 2021 west of Columbus, Ohio.

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The U.S. Is Failing Tenants, And It’s About To Get Even Worse

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Players of Denmark celebrate their side's victory in front of the fans after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Quarter-final match between Czech Republic and Denmark at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on July 03, 2021 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Czech Republic v Denmark – UEFA Euro 2020: Quarter-final

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Why Not Denmark?

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Albert Burneko

Hairy Sunbather

Overexplained Lists

Worst Places To Get A Sunburn, Ranked

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Kelsey McKinney

Zillowing Out

A $500,000 Home On The Northern Plains To Hide From The Future

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Barry Petchesky

BERLIN - MAY 23: Three days old nameless elephant baby plays with his fellow "Tana" in his enclosure at the Zoological Garden (Tierpark) Berlin on May 23, 2007 in Berlin, Germany. The Zoological Garden presented today the new born elephant for the public. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

New Born Elephant Baby At Zoological Garden In Berlin

Defector Up All Night

The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This Newborn Elephant Trying To Walk

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Pupils in the library at Fisher Park High School, Ottawa, circa 1955.

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Defector Reads A Book

Say, Would You Like To Know What July’s Defector Reads A Book Selection Is?

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Ons Jabeur Puked And Made History

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 25: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks draws up a play during a huddle during the second half in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks at Fiserv Forum on June 25, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks v Milwaukee Bucks – Game Two

Congrats To Mike Budenholzer On Not Being Fired

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 13: Owner Daniel Snyder of the Washington Redskins looks on prior to the game between the Washington Redskins and the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Washington Redskins v¬†Miami Dolphins

Dan Snyder Won

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GOAT To Go For Gold Without Goldie The Goat

Assistant coach Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 14, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.

San Antonio Spurs v Phoenix Suns

When A Coach Becomes A Cudgel

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Sha'Carri Richardson reacts after competing in the Women's 100 Meter Semi-finals on day 2 of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team Trials.

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Trevor Bauer of the Los Angeles Dodgers winds up to pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Trevor Bauer

There’s Zero Reason Trevor Bauer Should Start On Sunday [Update: He Won’t]

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Greg Noll, The Surfer Who Became A Myth, Is Dead At 84

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Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals is inspected on the mound by umpire Tim Timmons during a June game.

Washington Nationals v Philadelphia Phillies

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Frisk Max Scherzer If You Dare, With Kelsey McKinney

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This Blog May Or May Not Be A Place To Talk About Franz Kafka’s ‘The Castle’

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US skateboarder Jagger Eaton in the 2021 Street World Championships

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Book Excerpts That Don't Suck

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TORONTO, ON - APRIL 7: Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs waits for a faceoff against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 7, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 3-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mitchell Marner

Montreal Canadiens v Toronto Maple Leafs

The Salary Cap Is A Psyop

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers reacts to the crowd after a Phoenix Suns foul during the first half in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals at Staples Center on June 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Clippers – Game Six

Is That All There Is?

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Lauren Theisen

Los Angeles Angels v New York Yankees

The Yankees Game Was Frickin’ Miserable

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 30: Blake Coleman #20 of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores against Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in Game Two of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 30, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final – Game Two

The Margin Of Error Against The Lightning Is 1.1 Seconds

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Texas Rangers v Los Angeles Dodgers

Court Filings Detail Graphic Sexual Assault Allegations Against Trevor Bauer

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Guys Can Only Get You So Far

Investigations Editor. You can contact her at diana@defector.com or dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. She&#8217;s also on Signal @dmoskovitz.99

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A protest sign is seen in front of the Montgomery County Courthouse ahead of the start of jury deliberations in the retrial of actor and comedian Bill Cosby's sexual assault case in Norristown, Pennsylvania on April 25, 2018.

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Bill Cosby Didn’t Win

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