Want to read Reddit but don’t have the time? Our daily Reddit Digest highlights the most interesting or important discussions from around the social news site—every morning.
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A month ago Reddit’s detectives helped this guy decipher a license plate imprint that had been left on the back of his car after a hit-and-run accident. Now he’s back, with good news: The license plate number was right, and the guy has been charged with faling to stop after an accident—a felony. (/r/AskReddit)
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Reddit’s educators tell stories of the worst parents they’ve ever had to deal with. (/r/AskReddit)
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Do you “get” art? /r/TrueReddit commenters take on a Vice article that trashes the modern art world. Both are good reads. (/r/TrueReddit)
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What do you need to know about used car auctions? Ahfoo’s response weaves a tale of Monte Carlos, Rancheros, and the death of his alcoholic roommate, Brian. “Where else but Reddit can you learn about buying a cheap car and end up with tears in your eyes by the time you’re done reading,” matthewmathme writes. (/r/Frugal)
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Mr. Raven Blade calls himself a “real life superhero.” He’s been doing it for more than a decade. But from his AMA, it sounds like he’s more a glorified neighborhood watch guy in a funny outfit than a superhero. (/r/IAmA)
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This freight train conductor is bored at work, so he’s doing an AMA. And, yes, that means redditing while driving. (/r/IAmA)
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I really hope this bit of trivia from The Silence of the Lambs was intentional on the part of the scriptwriter. (/r/bestof)
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Why do you see stars when you rub your eyelids? Because the photoreceptors in your eyes are sensitive to light and touch. (/r/askscience)
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This couple met on Craigslist’s casual encounters section and they have the screen shots to prove it. Ask them anything. (/r/iama)
Did I miss something? Let me know in the comments.
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