Cows Milk Better to REM's "Everybody Hurts"

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This is such a great story it sounds made up: cows produce more milk if they listen to certain songs. One such ditty? REM’s “Everybody Hurts.”

People in New York and Los Angeles can brag about how happening and vibrant their cities are, but places like Portland and Nashville can brag about their hipsterdom… and the fact that they’re more than likely getting the hyperfast Google Fiber soon.

Here’s a fun games: nineteen states still allow teachers to spank their children. Can you guess them all?