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Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch is coming on May 13th. Watch the trailer now. Follow Slow Burn for more: swap.fm/l/slowburn

You probably can’t ID Neil Gorsuch in a SCOTUS photo. Here’s why he matters. slate.trib.al/j2kwUia

“Bit on a Friday, swollen all weekend, pretty much just immobilized for two days. Then I’d go to work on Monday.” In a quest for a scientific breakthrough, Tim Friede allowed himself to be bitten over 200 times by the world’s deadliest snakes. slate.com/podcasts/death…

This week, we pass the conch shell for a conversation about the newest adaptation of Lord of the Flies, the surprise appeal of Sheep Detectives, and the sorry state of book criticism. slate.trib.al/0r9oN7A

Dear Pay Dirt: I’ve always helped my sister with money when she’s needed it. Now I’m regretting that choice. slate.trib.al/ZDPdiQP

Futurist Scott Smith explains why we’re in an age of “risk-maxxing.” slate.trib.al/jeHEHSS

Trump is in a trap of his own making. slate.trib.al/iwDNWao

Dear How to Do It: I got home from work and caught my wife betraying me. I can use this to my advantage. slate.trib.al/C5hHwA3

Amazon wants its steamy new show to be the next Heated Rivalry. Is it? slate.trib.al/K4gLxd5

Dear How to Do It: My husband just dropped a life-altering piece of information on me. I'm not sure how to respond. slate.trib.al/vqCy8c1

Dear Care and Feeding: We’re done with my wife’s brother after how he treated our son. Her mom insists we’re being “precious.” slate.trib.al/4efw21O

Dear Care and Feeding: My adult son legally changed his last name. My husband’s reaction is absurd. slate.trib.al/fLlN5mf

He’s the Supreme Court’s anonymous “nice guy” conservative. The reality is way more disturbing. slate.trib.al/LtqVMeH

A new law in Britain targeting a beloved vice would shock Americans. My own reaction surprised me. slate.trib.al/mCGMSBy

Across America, men are jumping at the chance to get the penis they’ve always wanted. I saw for myself how out of hand it can get. slate.trib.al/LkQdAMB

“It’s some of the most disgusting and violent videos I’ve ever seen.” slate.trib.al/QVB3vOB

James Uthmeier says he is doing all this to protect children from what he calls “modern-day slavery.” slate.trib.al/Wv7SAAc

The question is: Why is John Roberts suddenly playing like a man running out of time? slate.trib.al/cOxMl3N

He’s the Supreme Court’s anonymous “nice guy” conservative. The reality is way more disturbing. slate.trib.al/sNAeg8K

#DearPrudie: My husband's family treats his ex-wife like she's royalty. After what she did, she doesn't deserve it. slate.trib.al/b0Lp5Sz

Dear Care and Feeding: My adult son legally changed his last name. My husband’s reaction is absurd. slate.trib.al/n9LS9ef