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Pokémon Go is helping total strangers find friends — and love

As the world erupts with excitement over the glorious outdoor frenzy that is Pokémon Go, users are finding that the app is helping them make friends and overcome social anxiety — and even, in some cases, find romantic partners. On Reddit, user -GremlinDVa- shared her story about striking up a conversation with a cute stranger because he heard her mention the game to a cashier. She then used it as a brilliant ice breaker.

Canada: No more Trophy Hunts for Polar Bears

Canada is the only nation in the world that allows Polar Bear hunting by non-natives and non-citizens.

Of the estimated 20,000-22,000 Polar Bears worldwide, 60% of them live in Canada.

Polar Bears are currently at a threatened status, with worldwide treaties in place for their protection. Even so, Canada still allows trophy hunters to pay for the opportunity to kill a Polar Bear.

Selling hunting licenses to trophy hunters creates a bloody business where hunters sell tours to Canada for the sole purpose of killing a Polar Bear. With a price tag of $49,950 US, one hunting lodge claims to have a “virtual 100% success rate” at killing a polar bear and you can have as many observers as you would like for an additional $9,950 each.

The sickening treatment of these majestic animals must stop.

Please join me in petitioning the Canadian Government in pohibiting non-native hunts of Polar Bears!

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