1. The South is so much more than a flag. #theytookitdown

2. An incredibly moving and funny This American Life covering race, sex, and death and how we talk to kids about the uncomfortable discuss and messy subjects in life.

3. This is a brilliantly done piece on privilege.

4. I’m moving to Lemurs  Madagascar.

5. “Cause it’s yo ho, but we don’t say ho, because ‘ho’ is disrespectful yo!” 

6. Yup, this is the best video series on the internet.

7. This Obama is my favorite Obama.

8. Holy smokes, Rhiannon created something incredible.

9. I’m pretty psyched about this.

10. “Tastes like bacon” is a fool proof selling point.

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