1. Tax Day
Would our personal tariffs be less if it wasn't so damn expensive for our government to spy on us (I'm totally going to get audited for that)?
2. Michael Phelps Unretires
Decision made while reading "Tinder Has Taken Over Sochi Olympic Village" stories.
3. Coachella
That's 166 musical acts over a three-day weekend (it repeats this weekend) and none of them are Stacee Jaxx? That's just wrong.
4. Dan Uggla's Grand Slam
Everything you need to know about sports and fandom in one minute. Taunting Phillies fans get their comeuppance. Kudos to Timothy Burke and Deadspin.
5. U.S. Airways Tweet
"Surely, that can't be an actual tweet from a U.S. Airways employee?" "It is an actual tweet and don't call me Shirley."
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