Long Trail Trivia, the Best Town Food to Hike Out with, REI Flash Shade Review, and the Future of AI

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Long Trail Trivia

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QOTD: Everyone on earth takes a private vote by pressing a red or blue button. If more than 50% of people press the blue button, everyone survives. If less than 50% of people press the blue button, only people who pressed the red button survive. Which button would you press?

Sun Hoodie Review - REI Flash Shade

Triple Crown of town food to hike out with

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