The Victory Photo The Obama Campaign Almost Used And Other Links

You know that super-viral photo of Obama hugging Michelle?

Meet the New Jersey ER technician who swam to work the day after Sandy. - [NBC]

12 very dumb scientific claims by politicians. - [TheDailyBeast]

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A sneak peek at the National Museum of Iraq, which is about to reopen for the first time since 2003. - [Gadling]

Did Abraham Lincoln’s personal grooming habits change the course of American history? - [Esquire]

The definitive photo gallery of Joe Namath, bro legend. -[KissingSuzyKolber]

An Iowa man dumped a cup of water on his attorney’s head during his murder trial. - [DailyMail]

Finally, an honest Thanksgiving menu. - [CollegeHumor]

8 eerie photos of London’s empty Olympic arenas. - [Flavorwire]

Headline Story: Click through to read an interview with Obama campaign social media staffer Laura Olin on why they went with that other photo instead of this one (and to see the image that would’ve been used as a thank-you in defeat). - [Slate]