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- There's a giant 10,000 square foot residential building going up in Williamsburg.
- A bear took a power nap on an electricity pole in Canada.
- It's unclear whether India's wealthiest guru is dead or just in deep meditation, so his family put him on ice.
- The East River pool is a little bit closer to reality.
- Cat owners are allegedly "smarter" than dog owners, which is classic feline propaganda.
- Phil Jackson claims that Steve Kerr had verbally committed to the Knicks before bailing for the Warriors.
- Here are the gigantic cap condoms of the future.
- If you have to fart in the middle of a press conference, maybe don't bring more attention to it by awkwardly coughing.
- Looking for an underground lap dance party in midtown Manhattan? Bliss Bistro has you covered.
- And finally, a mini-pig plays you out as you exit for the weekend:

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