Harambe: A Load-Bearing Silverback Gorilla
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This week, we trace two historic timeline shifts back to their inciting incidents. We unpack how the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand kicked off World War 1, and how the death of Harambe the Gorilla led to… whatever this is. We discuss the tragic demise of two dudes who were ultimately just doing their thing, and survey the events that played out in their aftermath. Plus: a New Orleans Mardi Gras recap, what we’ve heard about the Olympics, and a troubling way to enjoy a cupcake
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