11/27/2017: Young Men, Frequent Drivers Most Likely To Get Distracted While Driving - This Year’s Starbucks Christmas Cup Controversy Is The Most Fake Yet

Today's Article: Young Men, Frequent Drivers Most Likely To Get Distracted While Driving
From: NPR
Readability Score: 11.2

If you're reading this on your phone while driving, stop it. Especially if you're a young neurotic extroverted guy who drives a lot.

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Today's Alternate Article: This Year’s Starbucks Christmas Cup Controversy Is The Most Fake Yet
Readability Score: 8.0

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8/24/2017: Ravens Surprise Scientists By Showing They Can Plan - Texting Suicide Case: Michele Carter sentenced to serve at least 15 months

Today's Article: Ravens Surprise Scientists By Showing They Can Plan
From: NPR
Readability Score: 10.4

Recent studies on great apes showed the ability is not uniquely human. Now, scientists in Sweden have come to the surprising conclusion that ravens can also deliberately prepare for future events. 

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Today's Alternate Article: Texting Suicide Case: Michele Carter sentenced to serve at least 15 months
Readability Score: 8.2

A Massachusetts woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter for urging her boyfriend to commit suicide through a series of text messages was sentenced Thursday.

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2/20/2017: That 'Not-at-Fault' Collision Could Still Hike Your Premium - Meet a Professional Mermaid Who Charges $6,000 Per Appearance

Today's Article: That 'Not-at-Fault' Collision Could Still Hike Your Premium
From: CBS News
Readability Score: 12.6

Were you recently rear-ended at a red light by a driver who was texting?

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Today's Alternate Article: Meet a Professional Mermaid Who Charges $6,000 Per Appearance
From: MSN
Readability Score: 7.9

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