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Margarita Noriega

Margarita Noriega

Former Shortform Editor

    Latest articles by Margarita Noriega

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    When his beautiful wedding photos were used for a racist meme, this man fought backWhen his beautiful wedding photos were used for a racist meme, this man fought back
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    Here’s how Adam Harris fought back against a racist and sexist meme, and won.

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    After a feminist’s viral yearbook quote, Googling about the gender pay gap surgedAfter a feminist’s viral yearbook quote, Googling about the gender pay gap surged
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    A viral photo seems to have led to a surge in Googling about the gender pay gap.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    People are spending an incredible 8 hours a day consuming mediaPeople are spending an incredible 8 hours a day consuming media
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    The full-time gig everyone on Earth has? Consuming media for hours a day.

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    Why are Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky in an advertisement for pens in Hong Kong?Why are Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky in an advertisement for pens in Hong Kong?
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    Bill and Monica make for unusual spokespersons in Hong Kong.

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    FIFA president Sepp Blatter proclaims himself “president of everybody”FIFA president Sepp Blatter proclaims himself “president of everybody”
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    All hail the president of everybody!

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    Giraffes shouldn’t have to die for high school yearbooksGiraffes shouldn’t have to die for high school yearbooks
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    Giraffes are threatened by extinction, especially at the hands of these parents in Albany, New York.

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    FIFA has billions to lose if its corruption scandal pushes global sponsors awayFIFA has billions to lose if its corruption scandal pushes global sponsors away
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    FIFA literally can’t afford to lose any money right now.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    What Coca-Cola’s logo reveals about the history of writing in AmericaWhat Coca-Cola’s logo reveals about the history of writing in America
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    You’ve probably never seen Coca-Cola’s original logo.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    Kylie Jenner brings back chemtrails: a conspiracy theory from the ‘90sKylie Jenner brings back chemtrails: a conspiracy theory from the ‘90s
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    Conspiracy theories are like house guests who outstay their welcome.

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    You think lethal injection is barbaric? These states still allow execution by hanging.You think lethal injection is barbaric? These states still allow execution by hanging.
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    There are 3 states in America where, if sentenced, you can be legally hanged.

    By Margarita Noriega

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