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Jon Stewart is really freaking gracious and other fun anecdotes about interning at The Daily Show. (/r/IAmA)
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r/TrueReddit tries to cope with sensationalized headlines. Is it possible to control the problem without strict moderation? And if not, does that mean the r/TrueReddit experiment has failed? (/r/TrueReddit)
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An article about so-called “windstalks,” a new (beautiful) type of wind turbine hits the top of r/science. Discussion then moves to r/askscience. The Reddit world is working properly. (/r/science)
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“My girlfriend convinced me to do this. I don’t know what I’m getting myself into,” writes Alex Foster, a 20-year veteran of the Saturday Night Live band, before beginning his AMA. He seems to have come out unscathed. (/r/iama)
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Be careful what you post on Reddit. Who knows what crazy tricks people will employ to find out where you (or your girlfriend) live. (/r/bestof)
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I love this challenge in r/music: “Name a style of music you dislike and it’s up to fans of said style to find artists that could change your opinion.” Redditors delve into a whole lot of styles, and TikiTDO has created a helpful master list here. (/r/Music)
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r/starcraft has somehow gotten three people fired so far this year. This r/SubredditDrama thread provides a little more context. (/r/SubredditDrama)
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A fascinating question: “What power did caffeine and other stimulants have on a civilization or society’s success, expansion, or enlightenment?” (/r/AskHistorians)
Did I miss something? Let me know in the comments.
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