Here at The Atlantic Wire, we respect and value the social media editors who share the links that make our jobs easier. Sometimes, though, we have no idea what they're talking about. So after a day of staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorite head-scratchers.
America's Nudists May Be on the Verge of Extinction http://bit.ly/mHdgSrless than a minute ago via web 
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Runnin' Scared
RunninScaredNYC
Shockingly, this did not get a retweet from Al Gore.
Reports say there will be an upcoming doctor shortage: http://bit.ly/ituhEHless than a minute ago via twitterfeed Favorite Retweet Reply
McClatchyDC
McClatchyDC
Contributing factors include unseasonably cold winter temperatures and increased foreign demand for podiatrists.
Murdoch pulls a Bristol at WHCA. And no, he wasn't wearing a short white sparkling dress. http://mbist.ro/l9Co0tless than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite Retweet Reply
FishbowlDC
FishbowlDC
'Pulling a Bristol' apparently consists of refusing to speak to the media. (Note: this is known in alternate style guides as 'pulling a Salinger')
Deaf charity's loud music warning http://bbc.in/k2mY4yless than a minute ago via twitterfeed Favorite Retweet Reply
BBC News
BBCNews
CHILDREN OF BRITAIN: REPEATED EXPOSURE TO LOUD MUSIC MAY DO LONGTERM DAMAGE TO YOUR HEARING
Did Mass General really have #Osama's sister's brain? http://bit.ly/j7bPps #DNAless than a minute ago via HootSuite Favorite Retweet Reply
Slate
Slate
A missed opportunity. You only get so many chances to make a "They saved Osama's sister's brain!" joke. This was one of them.
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