For the second week, Siberian farmers have been protesting against the destruction of animals on their farms. Despite public outrage, the slaughter continues and is now spreading to other regions. Slaughter teams arrive with the police, officials read out orders about a «dangerous disease» — but never say which one, and run away from farmers. Conspiracy theories are multiplying across the country.

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Somewhere in a beautiful society of the future, which we will never see, the profession of sales manager will be classified as highly toxic, psychologically traumatic, and requiring rehabilitation after dismissal. Rehabs will open for former salespeople, and corporations will be required to pay them compensation for years spent in open-space offices where they were told: «If you didn't meet your KPI, you don't deserve love, lunch, health, or a roof over your head.»

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