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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 815, Wu Yuanheng, Chinese poet and politician (born 758) passed away. In 1831, Arthur Böttcher, German pathologist and anatomist (died 1889) was born. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1925, Huang Zongying, Chinese actress and writer (died 2020) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1960, Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915) passed away. In 1967, Tom Simpson, English cyclist (born 1937) passed away. In 1970, Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895) passed away. In 1973, Willy Fritsch, German actor and screenwriter (born 1901) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Sometimes the penis mightier than the paper hedgehog [Amusing]
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
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Fark
· Jul 9, 2026
The dangerous 'nullo' penis fantasy is the new kink for some men [Weeners]
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Gizmodo
· Jun 27, 2026
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One plucky YouTuber explores whether 3D printers might let us wrest back the means of production from Big Fashion.
Politizoom
· Jun 27, 2026
Stupid Is As Stupid Does
Here we have yet another reminder that people in Congress are not exactly smart. This guy knows less about something than even me. There are different things that everyone is at least familiar with, even if they don’t know exactly how it works. But this rep is a full-bore idiot. Ran across this jewel about
TwistedSifter
· Jun 21, 2026
Man Tries To Stop His Friend From Obsessing Over A Friendly Cashier, But His Advice Sparks An Unexpected Accusation
Having a crush on a cashier is fine. The post Man Tries To Stop His Friend From Obsessing Over A Friendly Cashier, But His Advice Sparks An Unexpected Accusation appeared first on TwistedSifter.
Upworthy
· Jun 27, 2026
Man’s inability to control himself over his new kitten’s cuteness is beyond relatable
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Animal Wellness Magazine
· Jul 8, 2026
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BoingBoing
· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
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