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Heather Dockray
Heather was the Web Trends reporter at Mashable NYC. Prior to joining Mashable, Heather wrote regularly for UPROXX and GOOD Magazine, was published in The Daily Dot and VICE, and had her work featured in Entertainment Weekly, Jezebel, Mic, and Gawker. She loves small terrible dogs and responsible driving. Follow her on Twitter @wear_a_helmet.
By Heather Dockray
Dad plays saxophone for an audience of cows after learning to play on YouTube
Moove to the rhythm.
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This 3-in-1 avocado tool is the rare kitchen gadget worth owning
Surprise, surprise: it actually works.
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Gritty surprises kid with custom Gritty prosthetic leg
Just look at that kid's face.
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10 brands that tried too hard during Pride Month in 2019
There is an unconscionable amount of rainbow.
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5 unsung heroes of Pride you need to know
Every great social movement has its heroes.
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This trans teen wants to change the world through storytelling
Sage Grace Dolan-Sandrino believes art can perform a powerful public service.
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Should you put your zodiac sign in your online dating profile?
It's a risk -- but not necessarily a bad one.
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Same-sex couple receives adorable note thanking them for their Pride flag
It's heartwarming.
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NYC subway riders can't help but sing along to 'I Want It That Way'
Tell me why ... this isn't the best.
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This community collects extremely charming vintage recipes
r/Old_Recipes is nostalgia food culture at its finest.
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Mark Segal, the pioneer who revolutionized gay media, wants LGBTQ journalists to go local
Mark Segal founded the 'Philadelphia Gay News' in 1976, long before mainstream LGBTQ publications existed.
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This educator wants to give non-binary people the visibility they deserve
"I want reach as many people as I can to have them know they are seen, valid, and worthy."
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Stain removal videos on YouTube are strangely therapeutic
Move over, Marie Kondo.
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Computer-loving cat won't take its head off the keyboard
It has accepted its fate and is now the enter key.
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Trump tweets about the 'Prince of Whales' and floods the internet with memes
Underwater royalty.
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Welcome to 'Deep Bookstagram,' where dark, book-based comedy thrives
Explore the darkest and weirdest corners of the book Instagram world.
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'Dark Phoenix' has the worst opening in the X-Men franchise's entire history. Damn.
The film grossed just around $33 million.
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U.S. embassies defy State Department and continue to rock the Pride flag
It's a brave display of solidarity.
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How to look at crap on your phone when you don't have signal this summer
You can have a beautiful offline experience.
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Instagram delight Glenn Close uses Snapchat to turn herself into Woody Harrelson
It's a transformation.
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