October 13, 2013

Comic Con Meets Anti-Monsanto Protest

The image above shows the convergence of an anti-GMO protest outside Central Park and the overflow of superheroes and superhero lookalikes in New York City.

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If you live in New York City, this picture might help explain the horrendous traffic that was experienced this week. The image above shows the convergence of an anti-GMO protest outside Central Park and the overflow of superheroes and superhero lookalikes in New York City.

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