Morning Cup of Links: San Diego Comic Con News

The Biggest San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Stories. The latest updates from every pop culture universe.
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Freedom Ride: a glimpse into the experiences of one group of the Freedom Riders of 1961.
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"Dude, where's my car?" Parents take to Craigslist for help after ‘doofy’ son loses car at Metallica show.
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Scientific Journals Publish Bogus Paper About Midi-chlorians from Star Wars, a reminder that not all journals use peer review or even proofreaders.
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Puzzlewood, Tolkien’s Inspiration for Middle-earth. The peaceful, green, 14-acre section of Gloucestershire is truly inspirational.
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How to Turn Your Used Electronics Into Cash. Read the comments, too, for the experiences of people who have used these methods.
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The Accent Whisperers of Hollywood. An influx of global acting talent must be taught to passably sound like Americans.
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Are You Bold Enough to Play Motorcycle Soccer? It's one of several sports mash-ups involving motorbikes.