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NOTHING IS WHAT IT SEEMS SUMMER CAMP, BUT FOR THE ELITE A Cult-Like Frat Party For The Elite? This Photographer Looks Into The Conspiracies featureshoot.com Once a year, the enigmatic redwood forests of Monte Rio in Northern California host some of the most powerful people in the world, who meet for reasons nobody knows for sure. 'IN A WORD, GROSS' Their Mothers Chose Donor Sperm. The Doctors Used Their Own nytimes.com Scores of people born through artificial insemination have learned from DNA tests that their biological fathers were the doctors who performed the procedure. CLOUD OF SUSPICION How Amazon And Silicon Valley Seduced The Pentagon propublica.org Tech moguls like Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt have gotten unprecedented access to the Pentagon. And one whistleblower who raised flags has paid the price. MILLI VANILLI FOR THE GEN-Z SET How Artist Imposters And Fake Songs Sneak Onto Streaming Services pitchfork.com When songs leak on Spotify and Apple Music, illegal uploads can generate substantial royalty payments — but for whom? DIGG PICKS Digg Deals: Save Up To 30% On Fall Clothes And Outdoor Gear moosejaw.com Over at Moosejaw, you can save big on a wide selection of seasonal items during their fall sale. Jackets, camping accessories, running shoes and more are available at a discounted rate. CLAIMS TO FAME THE NUT SHOT 'You're The Guy With The Ball To The Crotch': The Inside Story Behind The Funniest Baseball Card Ever Made espn.com Keith Comstock played on four major league clubs as a journeyman reliever, but his professional career is most often remembered for one thing: a ball to the crotch. HAD THE LAST CACKLE The Curse Of Playing The Wicked Witch Of The West narratively.com After nearly dying while filming "The Wizard of Oz," Margaret Hamilton spent the rest of her career trying to escape her evil character's long shadow. THE TRAILBLAZER Did Venus Williams Ever Get Her Due? nytimes.com How the first Williams sister changed the course of women's tennis. VIDEO OF THE DAY STEP BY STEP Man Records His Every Treadmill Run As He Loses 42 Pounds Over The Course Of Eight Months digg.com His progress is heartening, and now if you'll excuse us, we have to go hit the gym. IN THE NEWS Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Drops Out Of Presidential Race South Korea Axes Pact To Share Military Intelligence With Japan VIDEO: First Dive To The Titanic Wreckage In 15 Years Reveals How Quickly The Ship Is Deteriorating Apple Warns You May 'Permanently' Discolor Your Apple Card If It's Stored In Leather 'I Am The Chosen One,' Trump Proclaims As He Defends Trade War With China DIGG PICKS If Klimt And Van Gogh Posters Were Banned From Dorm Rooms Tomorrow, You Could Hang These Things On Your Walls Instead digg.com Know the time, dream about the Tetons, leave a note, and insult like Swift with these picks for your dorm room walls. Stay healthy, folks. View the Edition at Digg.com »

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