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This title stretches the definition of the word "almost". They tested a bunch of varieties and settled on the best one. That doesn't mean the worst of them were "almost used".


Sometimes I think I have become so used to the extreme hyperbole of linkbait headlines that I forget it's even there. You're right.


Is there a browser extension that ensures I'll never see anything from The Atlantic, Slate, and Business Insider ever again? These sites are profoundly annoying and stressful.


You could edit your hosts file and map their domains to 127.0.0.1 or even filter them at your router, if it has that functionality.


You'll still see their articles listed on the front page. I think OP is looking for something that would remove it from the site altogether.


What about all Gawker sites? Probably worth adding those too.




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