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This time around, we're talking about American Exceptionalism. Specifically these points:

• When were you first introduced to the idea of American exceptionalism?
• Do you believe in American exceptionalism?
• The concept traces back to the mid-1800s. Was America exceptional then?
• What’s the current state of America?
• What’s the current state of American exceptionalism?
• Can exceptionalism be dangerous?
• What’s actually exceptional about America, if anything?
• Has American exceptionalism damaged what is actually exceptional about this country?
• How could we change the idea of exceptionalism for the better?
• What’s the future of American exceptionalism?

You catch the gorilla's eye and he quickly looks away. But fuzzy face be damned, you swear his cheeks turn a bit red.

You look away, and he glances back and smiles.

You go your separate ways, but you cannot stop thinking about that gorilla and maybe, just maybe, you imagine he's probably thinking about you...

This time around, the Gorillamen talk all about...crushes:

• When did you first become aware of crushes?
• Who, or even what, was your first crush?
• How do you define a crush?
• Who are some of your early crushes?
• Any fictional crushes?
• Did you ever have a crush on a teacher? Why?
• Who is your man crush...or even crushes?
• Besides the guys we just listed, any other current harmless crushes?
• Why do you think humans develop crushes?
• Are crushes an issue, or are they harmless?
• If your spouse has any crushes, are you jealous about them?
• Do you think crushes can become something more...even delving into the realm of becoming a problem?
• What is the future of the human crush on others?

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"I Have a Crush on You" Photo: Leonardo Sanches.