The Monday Edition - Jun 18, 2018
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News, sally hemings, slavery, Thomas Jefferson

Museum in Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Will Finally Tell Sally Hemings’ Story

On Saturday, Monticello revealed new exhibits to put Jefferson's slaves in the foreground. To avert your eyes from our country's history of slavery is to preserve an image of America that is not real. It is to avert your eyes from the fact that America is a nation built on slavery, fostering ignorance of how it continues to impact us today.
Big on the Internet, Harry Potter, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Cracking down on Local Harry Potter Events in True Umbridge Fashion

Imelda Staunton, David Bradley, Tom Felton, Jamie Waylett, and Katie Leung in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
Harry Potter. A book series that has filled adults and children with wonder for two decades. Also: a giant capitalist goldmine that Warner Bros. will milk until the teat shrivels up into nothing. Which means clamping down on anything that could infringe on their lucrative copyright, including local events that have been structured around the franchise.
Movies

Incredibles 2 Has the Biggest Animated Film Debut of All Time

Incredibles 2 review
Incredibles 2 is also the third largest opening this year, just behind two other superhero movies: Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther.
Big on the Internet, Monday Cute, Raccoons

Monday Cute: The Complete Saga of the Raccoon That Stole the Internet’s Heart

raccoon #mprraccoon
In case you somehow missed it, the internet's latest obsession is with a Minnesotan raccoon that gave Spider-Man some stiff competition when it comes to death-defying climbing acts last week.
TV, Jeff Sessions, John Oliver, Last Week Tonight

Last Week Tonight Tackles the Separation of Children and Parents at the Border, Kim-Trump, & China

In yesterday's episode, John Oliver talks about Trump's admiration for Kim Jong-un, the separation of children and parents at the border, and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping.
Big on the Internet, Frozone, Incredibles 2, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Frozone Cosplayer Makes a Splash at Incredibles 2 Screening

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Not all heroes wear capes; some wear white and teal spandex. This cosplayer delighted audiences this weekend when he attended a screening of Incredibles 2 dressed as Frozone. His outfit was on point as he entered the theater shouting Frozone's signature line, "Honey, where's my supersuit!?". Well played, sir. Well played.
News, immigrant rights, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Paul Ryan

Twitter is Shaming Paul Ryan for His Father’s Day Post in Light of Family Separations at the Border

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Happy Father's Day to everyone except Paul Ryan! The Speaker of the House took to social media to post a video about how becoming a parent changed his ambitions and life focus. Cool story, bro.
Science, alice roberts, anatomy, BBC

Professor Alice Roberts Designs the “Perfect” Human Body and It’s Here to Haunt Your Nightmares

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The quest for perfection has plagued mankind since the dawn of time. We've poured countless hours, resources, and money into anything and everything to improve ourselves, be it physically, emotionally, mentally, etc. There seem to be no limits to the Faustian bargains we seek to be the very best version of ourselves. Anatomist Alice Roberts delves into the problems with perfection in her new BBC Four special, Can Science Make Me Perfect?.
TV, #MeToo Movement, AMC, Chris Hardwick

AMC, NBC and San Diego Comic-Con Distance Themselves from Chris Hardwick in Response to Assault Allegations

The fallout of Chloe Dykstra's Medium article continues as networks and brands continue to distance themselves from alleged abuser Chris Hardwick. AMC has pulled the second season premiere of Talking with Chris Hardwick and has cancelled his upcoming appearances at next month's San Diego Comic-Con.
Big on the Internet, dads, Father's Day, fathers

Happy Father’s Day: Here’s a List of the Worst Dads in Sci-fi and Fantasy

Pop culture is filled with terrible fathers. From the merely negligent to the downright evil, these dads will do whatever it takes to rule the universe, no matter who is standing in their way...even if it's their own children. From would-be rulers of the universe to passive aggressive farmers, here's our top (or bottom) worst dads in sci-fi and fantasy.
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