XKCD sums it up, as usual

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Ice! In St. Louis! So much for global warming.

http://m.xkcd.com/1321/

Israel admits Ethiopian women were given birth control shots

http://bit.ly/1fhQZsb

Making the Grade: Why the Cheapest Maple Syrup Tastes Best

http://bit.ly/19DjX1P

When Parents Yank Their Kids Out of Standardized Tests

http://bit.ly/1cX0bka

What happens if enough New York parents say they don’t want their kids to take tests?

http://nymag.com/news/features/anti-testing-2013-12/