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Early Addition: The Classical Art History Of Manspreading
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Early Addition: The Classical Art History Of Manspreading


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Published Aug 6, 2015

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  • The New Yorker bid adieu to beloved secret bookstore Brazenhead Books.
  • Historical examples of manspreading in classic works of art.
  • I wouldn't recommend binge-watching 16 years of The Daily Show, but at least one person did that.
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  • And finally, these puppies go a little crazy for their mini-ball pit:

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Ben Yakas was born and raised in New York, and has worked for Gothamist for over a decade, and WNYC for four years, covering literally everything. He has hung out with Dan Smith (who will teach you guitar), but still has yet to have a guitar lesson with him.

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