An outstanding expose of Internet Research Agency, a St Petersburg, Russia-based army of trolls for hire who post pro-Kremlin messages to comment forums all day. Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/8GaWFoYIV3M/russias-troll-factory.html

I'll be at the NY Academy of Medicine from 1-3PM, explaining why "Information doesn't want to be free...but people do" -- tell your friends!

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/N4g9CB0VGIc/new-yorkers-come-hear-me-spea.html

"This practice of passing other vehicles traveling in the same direction by sharing their lane is called lane-splitting, and a new report by UC Berkeley transportation researchers finds that no matter what some angry drivers might think, it does not necessarily pose a greater risk for injury."

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/DVwt-vPFzGM/motorcycle-lane-splitting-deem.html

Comedic brilliance. Laurel and Hardy couldn't have done it better.

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http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/AvGqW4VLBcg/gentleman-possibly-inebriated.html

In January, we shared the story of a monster who ruined a school field trip for a group of Native American students. Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/xn4pcBztoe8/racist-who-attacked-children-a.html

Toxoplasma gondii is a single celled organism that lives in the guts of cats and is spread to humans through contact with cat crap.

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http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/nNDiqGUupKo/cat-parasite-could-be-making-k.html

Survivor Zhang Hui, who doesn't know how to swim, only had 30 seconds to grab a life jacket and flee his cruise ship cabin before jumping into the dark choppy water of the Yangtze River in China.

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After winning a fifth term as FIFA president last week, Sepp Blatter has nonetheless resigned amid mounting pressure on soccer's astoundingly corrupt governing body.

Someone's squealing.

Here's John Oliver from this weekend, explaining the situation.

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/4xZcmOEf1qY/fifa-sepp-blatter-resigns.html

Members of the species Homo aquaticus are unhappy about a recent ban on mermaid tails in public pools in Edmonton, Canada.

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http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/4IMtPRrtWSg/mermaid-tail-enthusiasts-expre.html

In 2012 American journalist Michael Scott Moore (who wrote a great history of surfing, Sweetness and Blood) was kidnapped Somali pirates and held for $20 million ransom.

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http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/dt_pN-uFaPg/my-977-days-held-hostage-by-so.html

After over a month of pre-sales and online-only availability, the Apple Watch will finally be on the shelves in Apple stores later this month.

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http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/IQ-EYorfoQo/finally-apple-watch-available.html

I've loved all three of their previous album, but this one's even better -- listen for yourself! Read the rest

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It’s hard to imagine what contemporary culture would be like without the existence of the comic, graphic novel, and low-brow art publishers Last Gasp, Fantagraphics, and Canada’s small press darling, Drawn & Quarterly.

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http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/dHVPlaZrWRc/released-today-drawn-and-quar.html

We See What We Seek Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/75_q9hygmSc/this-amazing-print-on-wood-by.html

All of the ducky kisses. (more…)

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/FeJGYIcWzRs/nibbles-the-duck-patiently-wai.html

The title track from the 22 year old Havana artist's debut album. Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/FBo-yviI3-E/music-nueva-era-dayme.html

Making small talk on a first date isn't easy, but when you're dating a dog, at least it's adorable. Read the rest

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/wz-NbNRQlRc/dog-dating-game.html

Back when KFC used to be Kentucky Fried Chicken there were rumors floating around that some hungry customer bit into what they thought was a piece of chicken  only to find a juicy fried rat underneath the golden crust.

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Play this video at your own peril. (more…)

http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/yCujK_g_BD8/25-of-the-most-potent-tv-comme.html

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