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Cycling
What Was The Tour de France Sign Bandit Really Up To?
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Tom Ley
June 27, 2021
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Céline Dion, How Could You?
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Barry Petchesky
June 23, 2021
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Media Meltdowns
Can The Uncanniness Of This Shams Charania Sentence Be Increased To A Higher Platform Of Such? A Focused Execution Of Scrutiny
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Chris Thompson
June 22, 2021
Journalismism
Dan McQuade’s New Balance Gesture Followed By $4.1 Billion Drop In Company’s Market Value
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By The Defector Staff
June 15, 2021
Underexplained Lists
G7 Standers, Ranked
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Giri Nathan
June 11, 2021
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Experts: Albert Burneko Is Handsome And It’s Cool To Just Give Him Money
194
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Albert Burneko
June 10, 2021
MLB
10 Uninterrupted Minutes Of FRAYHAYLAYYYYY, Sure
64
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Chris Thompson
June 10, 2021
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Is Today Aaron Harang’s Birthday? An Investigation
97
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Lauren Theisen
June 9, 2021
NFL
Cole Beasley, Moron, Ponders The Futility Of It All
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Chris Thompson
May 13, 2021
Science
Do Not Fear To Behold The Majestic Lake Creature
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Chris Thompson
May 12, 2021
Senators Week
Could This Farting Bug With “Senator” In Its Scientific Name Release Me From This Waking Nightmare? An Investigation
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Chris Thompson
May 6, 2021
NFL
Aaron Rodgers Is All Out Of Gruntlement
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Barry Petchesky
April 29, 2021
NBA
The Unstoppable, Charming, Incredibly Telegenic Wizards Are Truly Basketball’s Feel-Good Story, No Matter What The Haters And Losers Say
82
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Chris Thompson
April 29, 2021
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Let’s Rate The Dismal Beef Of Right-Wing Internet Psychos Trying To Own Imaginary Libs
302
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Chris Thompson
April 25, 2021
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Wow: I Can’t Wait To Watch A Broadcast Crossover Event Between The NBA And This Beloved Action Film Franchise
90
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Patrick Redford
April 23, 2021
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I Love Disney World But Rampaging Animatronic Kill-Bots Are Ruining The Experience
194
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Chris Thompson
April 23, 2021
Science
Could A Jeep-Mounted Zion Williamson Roundhouse-Kick My Head Off? An Investigation
214
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Chris Thompson
April 14, 2021
The Great Outdoors
New River Gorge Offers Stunning Trails, Subpar Locations For Faking Your Own Death To Avoid Fraud Charges
136
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Patrick Redford
April 7, 2021
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Injustice Anywhere Is A Threat To Quenching Thirst Somewhere
150
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Justin Ellis
April 4, 2021
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White Sox Send Eloy Jimenez To The Great Baseball Diamond In The Sky
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Chris Thompson
April 2, 2021
NBA
Aaron Gordon’s 19-Minute “Documentary” About Losing The Dunk Contest Is Just The Lamest Shit Ever
105
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Chris Thompson
March 29, 2021
College Basketball
I Alone Can Get Oral Roberts University To The Final Four, But My Flock Can Help
154
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Tom Ley
March 22, 2021
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What’s The Least Flavorful Food Item That Would Nonetheless Instantly Vaporize Prince Philip?
266
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Samer Kalaf
March 18, 2021
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Taysom Hill’s Big Fake Contract Should Be Even Bigger And Faker
134
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Tom Ley
March 15, 2021
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My Team Is Gonna Be A Pack Of Clump Dogs
267
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Drew Magary
March 5, 2021
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