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Shadan Larki


Shadan Larki is a former contributor to the Daily Dot specializing in politics and pop culture. Her bylines have also appeared in USA Today.

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  • A man wearing a mask and carrying a flag.

    How fears of the ‘antifa apocalypse’ set the stage for QAnon

    Tech

  • Dancing baby with "The Lost History of the Internet" caption

    The many lives of the Dancing Baby, cyberspace’s first cringe meme

    Internet Culture

  • Headphones with DHARMA initiative logo on side perched on condenser microphone stand with caption "The LOST History of the Internet"

    The enduring footprint of one of TV’s first big companion podcasts

    Internet Culture

Watch Korean students try super-sour candy for the first time

You never forget your first time. 

On Aug 14, 2014 by Shadan Larki

Internet Culture

Mom can’t contain her excitement at son’s sweet surprise

It's a good year for parents on YouTube.

On Aug 13, 2014 by Shadan Larki

IRL

Help save these adorable puffins by watching their webcam

Maine's Atlantic puffin population has been dwindling in recent years.

On Aug 7, 2014 by Shadan Larki

IRL

One man dead, another blind after Find My iPhone confrontation goes wrong

Usually Find My iPhone tales have a happier ending. 

On Aug 6, 2014 by Shadan Larki

Crime Internet Culture

The ‘Kardashian index’ measures researchers’ social clout

The “Kardashian Index” measures a scientist’s citations against his or her Twitter followers. 

On Aug 5, 2014 by Shadan Larki

Internet Culture Parsec

Little boy with cancers gets 100,000 cards, and much more, for his birthday

Danny Nickerson really, really, really likes getting mail. 

On Jul 31, 2014 by Shadan Larki

IRL

Netflix pays AT&T for faster streaming service

The two heavyweights have taken off their fighting gloves, at least for now. 

On Jul 30, 2014 by Shadan Larki

Business Tech

6-year-old recovers from brain surgery by feeding his dog treats

Dogs: Best friends, snuggle partners, and now physical-therapy assistants.

On Jul 30, 2014 by Shadan Larki

Internet Culture

Dog’s so happy to see its owner, it passes out

When's the last time your dog was this excited to see you?

On Jul 28, 2014 by Shadan Larki

IRL

Watch a 3-year-old defy gravity at the fair

A “funhouse” indeed. 

On Jul 28, 2014 by Shadan Larki

Internet Culture

Baby goats get in a screaming match with their owner

Kids say the darndest things.

On Jul 24, 2014 by Shadan Larki

Internet Culture

#CardsForDanny campaign helps this little boy have a better birthday

The good side of the Internet shines again.

On Jul 23, 2014 by Shadan Larki

IRL

Hillary Clinton will take your questions on Twitter today

Hillary Clinton is headed to Twitter.

On Jul 21, 2014 by Shadan Larki

Tech

Passenger films train driver playing FarmVille

Someone's got to tend to the imaginary crops. 

On Jul 19, 2014 by Shadan Larki

IRL

‘Daredevil’ series casts ‘True Blood’ star as Karen Page

Deborah Ann Woll will play opposite Charlie Cox in the Netflix series. 

On Jul 17, 2014 by Shadan Larki

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