They Recycled My Whole Recycling Bin
What happens when the trash truck goes too far? What do you do when it devours the bin itself?? Plus recs for Eric Barker on what you really want, TJ’s new special, and Evan Osnos on China
Bright Spots
Every Saturday, comedian Chris Duffy sends out a true story to make you laugh and then includes links to 1 great thing, 1 funny thing, and 1 interesting thing.
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