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Alex Baia is a writer and marketer in Austin. You can read more of his writing on Medium and on his humor website, Hyoom. And sign-up for Alex’s newsletter to receive his best writing, once a month, delivered by a majestic falcon.

February 19, 2019

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January 25, 2019

Nihilist Dad Jokes, Part 2

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August 1, 2018

First Yelp Reviews of Significant Human Inventions

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July 3, 2018

What Your Favorite Piece of Furniture Says About You

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May 2, 2018

What Your Myers-Briggs Type Says About Whether You’ll Take the Myers-Briggs Test

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An Open Letter to Finland’s President Sauli Niinistö

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