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Extra, Extra: Watch One Of The Greatest <em>Colbert Show</em> Segments Ever


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Published Aug 15, 2013

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  • Is this the greatest Colbert Report segment ever?
  • The scribe who penned the classic "Headless Body In Topless Bar" headline has been dropped by the NY Post.
  • Watch a boat burn in Brooklyn.
  • A Californian woman who runs a day care center was arrested after a toddler in her care was hospitalized for marijuana use.
  • An iPhone uses more power than a fridge, which means there will be serious consequences for the economy and the environment.
  • Here's a great new money-making strategy: have lots of sex.
  • CBS has sent out a casting call for a bro with some kegstand experience.
  • Yes, you want to meet the world's oldest cougar, a 90-year-old woman with a 46-year-old boy toy.
  • No, you should absolutely not carry a dog around like it's a messenger bag.
  • There is now an actual Anthony Weiner hot dog truck roaming the city.
  • And finally, a baby panda is reunited with its mom, and then come the HUGS:

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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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