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.
Which chimp based film are you going to see this summer? http://bit.ly/linsuO
The better question is, what chimp based film aren't we going to see this summer?
Hungry lion eyes toddler at zoo: http://t.co/gVfs6Gb
The lioness in the video does look pretty hungry. But don't take our word for it: watch the video and tell us she doesn't look famished.
Texas Man Pioneers Use of Beatless Heart, the Wave of the Future http://abcn.ws/l8ccsP
It's hard to argue our own scientific accomplishments outpace those of this tweet's subject--although we're proud that we stopped the coffee pot in the kitchenette from leaking using nothing but Scotch tape and some folded up napkins. It's not the wave of the future, but it had to be done.
Who doesn't love daguerreotyped boyfriends? http://trov.es/iYRbuB
Tintype exes? Representatives from the salted paper industry? The list is probably longer than you think.
Children’s Books: Picture Books About the Backyard http://nyti.ms/m38GZl
Thanks, but we're going to wait until the obscene parody version comes out on audiobook.
You can't not look at this alleged photo of Newt Gingrich http://theatln.tc/k0Wlz8 #CannotUnsee
But at least you can take comfort in knowing you never had a choice.
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