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Patrick McCarty

Patrick McCarty graduated from New York University in 2013 with a degree in Economics and English. Besides the venerable Cracked.com, Patrick has been published in "Master Minds" from Third Flatiron Anthologies, "Liquid Imagination," and "Every Day Fiction."

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5 Shockingly Progressive Ideas From 'Primitive' Cultures

We're not only less progressive today than you might think, but there have been some truly shocking moments of tolerance in history that make the modern world look downright bigoted.

Authors: By Patrick McCarty, Patrick Hopkins, Xavier Chavez-Sarria
Published: June 23, 2013

The 5 Most Absurdly Petty National Laws Ever Enforced

If you got where you are by couping the hell out of the last guy, so what's to stop the people from doing the same to you? Furious, insane crackdowns on irrelevant bullshit, that's what!

Authors: By Richie Ryan, Eric Yosomono, Patrick McCarty, Robert Rosati
Published: May 31, 2013

5 Hidden Practical Benefits Behind Common Religious Rituals

Some of these traditions came from a time when they afforded real practical benefits, and not just because people decided to do whatever a book told them to do.

Authors: By Eric Yosomono, Patrick McCarty
Published: November 04, 2012

5 B.S. Political Arguments You Hear Every Election Season

Look, we're not going to try to sway you on any one issue, but you should know that there are some factual points that almost everyone gets wrong.

Authors: By Patrick McCarty, Alex Race
Published: October 22, 2012