Topic: Bears

The Short, Unhappy Life of a Meme Animal

via KnowYourMeme.com

R.I.P., Falling Bear, who burst onto the viral scene less than a week ago. We hardly knew ye.

By Ray Gustini

Apr 27, 2012

Take Felix Salmon's Gold, Please; Prince Charles Has a Cake Sword

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Adam Martin

Apr 24, 2012

New York Doesn't Want to Be a Bear-Poaching Mecca

Until recently, the state of New York state has been a leading destination for those who wanted to poach bears and sell their parts, but thanks to a new law this year, which NPR explored on Tuesday morning, that's now illegal. Still, there's money to be made on bears.

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 10, 2012

The Best Cardboard Arcade You'll Ever See; A Man Walks Into a Bear

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 4, 2011

What the Tweet?

Hidden Costs, Bears, and Zune

Plus: A pop quiz about immigration and cats

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 27, 2011

What the Tweet?

Winter Clothes, Slow Starts, and a Famous Dead Bear

The tweets that made no sense today

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 26, 2011

What the Tweet?

The Postal Service, Rin Tin Tin, and Grilled Cheese

Plus: Minnesota may be down a famous bear

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 15, 2011

What the Tweet?

Disneyland, Bear Apeageddon, and the East River Esplanade

All the tweets that gave us pause Friday

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