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Reddit on December 14, 2011

This archive preserves Reddit's front page from December 14, 2011, featuring news, politics, sports, science, pictures, and memes.

Wednesday, Dec. 14th 2011

News on 12/14/11

"For the first time on record, the Chinese Communist party has lost all control, with the population of 20,000 in this southern fishing village now in open revolt." Wukan denizens clash with Chinese police and run all Party officials out of their town.
r/worldnews · bobored · 2567 pts
Police shave mohawks off punks at Indonesia concert - Police in Indonesia’s most conservative province raided a punk-rock concert and detained 65 fans, buzzing off their spiky mohawks and stripping away body piercings because of the perceived threat to Islamic values.
r/worldnews · galt1776 · 1633 pts
Chevron admits it hasn’t been able to stop Brazil oil leak - Last month Chevron spilled over 100,000 gallons of oil off the coast. They tried to plug the well with cement, but Chevron had to admit it didn't work.
r/worldnews · anutensil · 1552 pts
Canada's environmental minister is called a "piece of shit" by an opposition MP after Canada withdraws from Kyoto
r/worldnews · ZineZ · 1492 pts
It is on in China: A dispute between farmers and Communist Party officials exploded into open rebellion; villagers chased away government leaders, set up roadblocks and began arming themselves with homemade weapons
r/worldnews · anupakkihal · 1093 pts
Thursday, a bill that would create America’s first Internet censorship system is going to a full committee for a vote, and is likely to pass. This week, millions of us will protest censorship, censoring our own posts and asking you to call Congress. We need your help - please make a call right now.
r/news · Orangutan · 851 pts
The European Union Parliament has made a statement opposing SOPA, particularly in reference to the ability of the US to seize domain names.
r/worldnews · matude · 759 pts
White House Lifts Veto Threat on NDAA
r/news · SkinnyNerd · 698 pts

Politics on 12/14/11

Sports on 12/14/11

Pictures and Memes

The rare self-photobomb.

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The rare self-photobomb.

r/pics · 2k pts

White blood cell chasing a bacteria

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White blood cell chasing a bacteria

r/pics · 2k pts

Probably one of the biggest OH SHIT moments I've had- I was standing somewhere near the photographer.

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Probably one of the biggest OH SHIT moments I've had- I was standing somewhere near the photographer.

r/pics · 2k pts

Stone Cold Beetle

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Stone Cold Beetle

r/pics · 1k pts

Financial Advisor Kid (based on imkaneforever & garrettlarson)

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Financial Advisor Kid (based on imkaneforever & garrettlarson)

r/AdviceAnimals · 1k pts

Financial Advisor Kid is still learning

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Financial Advisor Kid is still learning

r/AdviceAnimals · 1k pts

Unimpressed Forever Alone

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Unimpressed Forever Alone

r/AdviceAnimals · 1k pts

Socially Awkward Penguin

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Socially Awkward Penguin

r/AdviceAnimals · 1k pts

Conspiracy Keanu on Christmas

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Conspiracy Keanu on Christmas

r/AdviceAnimals · 1k pts

Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year' is dedicated to protesters across the globe.

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Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year' is dedicated to protesters across the globe.

r/pics · 2k pts

While I am not a hobo, I think this is still very useful...

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While I am not a hobo, I think this is still very useful...

r/pics · 2k pts

My friend's 3 year old son decided to "improve" their nativity scene.

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My friend's 3 year old son decided to "improve" their nativity scene.

r/pics · 2k pts

Merry Christmas! —Matt Damon

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Merry Christmas! —Matt Damon

r/pics · 1k pts

Scumbag Congress defends free internet

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Scumbag Congress defends free internet

r/AdviceAnimals · 1k pts

Futurama Fry

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Futurama Fry

r/AdviceAnimals · 1k pts

Successful Black Man Has Many Kids, Many Mothers

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Successful Black Man Has Many Kids, Many Mothers

r/AdviceAnimals · 1k pts

Condescending Literary Pun Dog

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Condescending Literary Pun Dog

r/AdviceAnimals · 1k pts

Good Guy Greg during finals.

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Good Guy Greg during finals.

r/AdviceAnimals · 905 pts