If the presidential election were a series of Mortal Kombat games.

Thank you, Slate, for you have made my Monday. I can’t wait to see the next episodes, especially the battle between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan. Prediction: Biden’s secret power will be non sequiturs, and Ryan’s washboard abs will be involved.

Pop Culture

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Dads

On a plane, Emilia Clarke imagined she was a butterfly to reach her dying father. Then one was waiting in the house.

Culture

An Uber driver got a $32 tip on a $65 airport run. Then his passenger offered $1,500 for a much bigger job.

People Skills

Harvard expert shares the small talk trick that makes boring conversations more fun