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The “Lie of the Year” Is…

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“It was a lie told in the critical state of Ohio in the final days of a close campaign — that Jeep was moving its U.S. production to China. It originated with a conservative blogger, who twisted an accurate news story into a falsehood. Then it picked up steam when …

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‘Anti-Foreign’ Law Targets Muslims in Michigan

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“As the protests in Michigan continue over the new right-to-work law, the state Legislature is now considering passing a ban on Shariah law. The bill, sponsored by Republican state Rep. Dave Agema, would block “foreign laws that would impair constitutional rights” in the state. The Associated Press reports that though …

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Female Fish Turned On By Gay Male Fish Behavior

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“Researchers discovered a tropical male fish that becomes more attractive to females when it displays homosexual behavior. Scientists believe homosexuality is widespread throughout the animal kingdom. But it can be puzzling since males that prefer same sex relations father fewer offspring than their heterosexual counterparts. Research has shown the female …

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‘N*gger’ Covers Drudge Report for Django Unchained

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“If you aren’t naturally attuned to the frequency at which internet conservatives are currently shaking with rage, you might’ve been surprised when you visited right-wing aggregation site the Drudge Report this morning and were confronted with the following headline, in 40-point type: “‘N*GGER. N*GGER. N*GGER. N*GGER. N*GGER. N*GGER. N*GGER.'” Clicking …

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Google Maps For iPhone: A First Look

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Google Maps for the iPhone is finally available. The Verge briefly overviews the turn-by-turn navigation, transit directions, and modern design elements on this speedy app. More from The Verge: Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=theverge Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/theverge/videos Visit our playlists: http://www.youtube.com/theverge/playlists Like The Verge on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/verge Follow on …

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iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S3 GIVEAWAY!

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Apple iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S3 or… Your Choice Giveaway! HOW TO ENTER! 1.) Subscribe to PhoneBuff – http://goo.gl/TPMKl 2.) Subscribe to UnboxTherapy – http://goo.gl/TeQVB 2.) Post only one comment in each video (for up to two entries) letting us know which smartphone you want to win (model, color, …

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The Gadsden Purchase (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon)

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An audience member demands to know why there have been no jokes about The Gadsden Purchase. Subscribe NOW to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: http://bit.ly/1nwT1aN Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Weeknights 11:35/10:35c Get more Jimmy Fallon: Follow Jimmy: http://Twitter.com/JimmyFallon Like Jimmy: https://Facebook.com/JimmyFallon Get more The Tonight Show …

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