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Five pop culture items we missed

Today's catch: MTV celebrates its third decade, Kitler finds a home and slightly disturbing "Game of Thrones" craft

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Five pop culture items we missedHappy 30th, MTV!

1. Tumblr for people who spend too much time watching commercials: Who Is That Hot Ad Girl tracks down and identifies the struggling actresses in your favorite commercials. So much better for you to stalk them with, right? (By the way, the woman who plays the Toyata Venza hipster is Allyn Rachel.)

2. Uplifting kitty Hitler news of the day: Despite looking like one of history’s most ruthless dictators reincarnated as a cat, Kitler has found a home. I just hope this shelter did a background check on the new owners.

3. Anniversary of the day: MTV turns 30 today, which is probably best not to think about. Don’t think about where you were when MTV first aired, or how exciting it felt to be watching your favorite bands play rock ‘n’ roll on TV. Thirty years isn’t so long, right? Instead, how about you just check out these 30 delightful sci-fi music videos to commemorate the occasion?

4. Milk slogan of the day: “It does your body good … especially when you wear it.” Yes, this is a dress made out of the creamy stuff by German fashion designer Anke Domaske, which has to stay far away from Lady Gaga’s meat dress to remain kosher.

You should probably keep it away from the Steve Buscemi dress, too. Just to be on the safe side.

5. Etsy marketing of the day: Check out its “Game of Thrones” section; you won’t be disappointed. Who wants a “severed horse head” catnip toy? Or this very realistic Peter Dinklage portrait? Or this not-so-realistic stuffed doll of Viserys Targaryen? (I’ve already bought the horse head, so you’re too late.)

Drew Grant

Drew Grant is a staff writer for Salon. Follow her on Twitter at @videodrew. More Drew Grant.

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  • The protests take on a festive element as police forces move out of the park and square. Wearing a gas mask, this young man dances to traditional Turkish music in front of Taksim Square’s Ataturk Monument.

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  • An elderly woman in Gezi Park reads the news. The tent community occupying the park was violently destroyed on June 16th.

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  • The authorities seem to be most aggressive in the night, pushing protesters away from the square and park. After being teargassed this young woman catches her breath with other protesters on Siraselviler Street.

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