13 Bits Of Trivia That We Funneled Into Our Brain Tubes Like A Silly Straw

Welcome to the strange, often perplexing world of guns, obituaries, and Russian mercenaries. And more. It's a world where teachers are fired for morbid lesson plans, PH says "no" to Russian mercenaries, and YouTubers survive pranks gone wrong. It's a world where a pup's drinking problem can be solved with four weeks of rehab, a Supreme Court Justice can be vacationing with the rich while voting to acquit the guilty, and senators can be self-serving while denying free lunches to kids from low-income families. 

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It's a world that can make you laugh, cry, and shake your head in disbelief all at the same time. But it's also a world that can teach us important lessons about safety, justice, and responsibility... if you squint hard enough. So, without further ado, let's dive into this list. From the funny to the outrageous, here are 13 stories that will make you think twice about the world we live in.