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BBC Earth Getting home after a long day and… #Dynasties cross-posted on Facebook

NowThis Politics ‘If Jeff Sessions is fired, there will be holy hell to pay.’ — Lindsey Graham in 2017 cross-posted on Facebook

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BBC Comedy Yeah, but where are you REALLY from? Via (BBC Three) cross-posted on Facebook

NPR The ship has been dated to roughly 400 B.C., plying the waves in the days of Plato. Since then, it has sat at a depth more than double the height of the world’s tallest skyscraper. cross-posted on Facebook

Hits a little too close to home…Friend in Too Deep With Ironic Flat Earth Facebook Group A local man is suspected of going from ironic enjoyment of the “Flat Earth or Death” Facebook group, to a very genuine belief that the Earth is flat. cross-posted on Facebook

Good discussion about the difference between identity and DNA.Senator Warren takes the test DNA testing is becoming increasingly widespread; in this instance, it’s being used to bolster political bona fides and has sparked discussions about whether genes have anything to do with identity. cross-posted on Facebook

Between the Scenes Trump’s greatest weapon is his ability to wield victimhood, and he’s taking full advantage of it to defend Kavanaugh and undermine the #MeToo movement. cross-posted on Facebook

I appreciated this segment from last week’s Science Friday. They talked with an abstract mathematician about very concrete current events, specifically the logical and moral failure in prioritizing an “inocent until proven guilty” stance with respect statements of assault and rape. And discussed with a caller why emotions do not negate logic.Using Logic In A …

Almost No One Is Falsely Accused of Rape Why that “5 percent of rape allegations are false” figure is so misleading. cross-posted on Facebook

Happiness The story of a rodent’s unrelenting quest for happiness and fulfillment. Music: ‘Habanera’ by Bizet ‘Morning Mood’ by Edvard Grieg http://bit.ly/2NGTECJ https:/… cross-posted on Facebook

sam fletcher on Twitter “MR. BOTTLE-OPENER RIDES A ROLLERCOASTER https://t.co/5i5TOcH3kk” cross-posted on Facebook

Timely discussion of corporate philanthropy. “Giridharadas criticizes our current era, where the wealthy and powerful are seen as ‘saviors’ in social change. He sheds light on the philanthropy of Amazon and other large corporations in the ‘social good’ realm.”Is the marketplace messing up social change? – Speakers Forum Is the marketplace messing up social change? …

Science Says Toxic Masculinity — More Than Alcohol — Leads To Sexual Assault Booze-filled, chaperone-free parties. Teasing that crossed the line under the influence of alcohol. Relatively shy young men who became “aggressive and even bel… cross-posted on Facebook

Men Are Defending Brett Kavanaugh Because They’re Afraid Why male emotions are running so high. cross-posted on Facebook

The Japanese have made the first video from the surface of an asteroid!!!HAYABUSA2@JAXA on Twitter “Rover-1B succeeded in shooting a movie on Ryugu’s surface! The movie has 15 frames captured on September 23, 2018 from 10:34 – 11:48 JST. Enjoy ‘standing’ on the surface of this asteroid! [6/6] https://t.co/57avmjvdVa” cross-posted on Facebook

Brett Kavanaugh and the Cruelty of Male Bonding When being one of the guys comes at a woman’s expense. cross-posted on Facebook

Opinion: This Is Why Good Sex Education Is So Important The allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh have ignited a national debate about sexual assault. Jaclyn Friedman argues that to create a culture with less sexual violence, we need to provide comprehensive sex education in our schools. cross-posted on Facebook

#MeToo Meets McDonald’s | On The Media | WNYC Studios McDonald’s workers protested sexual harassment in their workplace. They’re part of a global movement. cross-posted on Facebook