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Editor's note: There's so much that's beautiful, funny, smart and informative on the Internet. Problem is, there's also a bunch of garbage. Here's the best of the web right now:

1. James Franco and Seth Rogen star in a shot-for-shot remake of "Bound 2." Poor Kanye West. It seems no one is taking the rap artist seriously these days. Funny men James Franco and Seth Rogen are but the latest jokesters to needle the ultra-serious artist. The duo's remake of "Bound 2" is notable for its realism. And Rogen's bare chest.

2. Famous historical photos reimagined as Instagrams. In many ways, it's amazing to think that many of history's most defining moments weren't photographed. And even if someone did manage to snap a picture of a historical event, there wasn't any Hefe or Mayfair filter to enhance it. Enter the Internet. Beethoven, Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin are just a few of Instagram's lasted converts.

3. Colorado news anchor rants against snow-covered patio furniture photos. The amount of anger Kyle Clark is able to muster about viewer-submitted snow photos is impressive. Clark rants and raves for two-and-a-half minutes, exclaiming, "We live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, yet we point our cameras to the back porch." His faux frenzy has racked up more than half a million views on YouTube.

4. Rescue dog helps boy with autism find his voice. Xena the Warrior Puppy was given just a 1 percent chance of survival when rescue workers found the malnourished dog abandoned a year ago. Now, Xena is the ASPCA's Dog of the Year and a faithful companion to Johnny, an 8-year-old boy with autism. Traditional therapy didn't make a difference to Johnny, but he has made great strides in his life after meeting Xena and now regularly interacts with people and pups.

5. Basketball player taunts shooter as he hits game-winning shot. March Madness may seem like a lifetime away right now, but early season games have their allure as well. Watch as Trevor Williams of Sheridan College sinks a fade-away 3-pointer in the face of a cocky defender.

Seth Rogen and James Franco are way more fun to watch than Kim and Kanye.

Free Parking Friday

State Fair of Texas gets even cheaper with free parking for one day only

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The State Fair of Texas starts its 24-day run at Fair Park on September 26.

The State Fair of Texas is offering yet another way to save at this year's event: Free parking for one day only on Friday, October 9.

According to a release from the State Fair, a DraftKings sponsorship will cover the cost of parking for visitors throughout the day, saving fairgoers $25 per vehicle.

“We’re always looking for ways to make a day at the State Fair more accessible and affordable for our fairgoers, and we’re incredibly grateful to DraftKings for helping us offer free parking for the first time in our history,” said Mitchell Glieber, president of the State Fair of Texas, in a statement.

Free parking will be available at official State Fair of Texas parking lots on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to availability.

Official State Fair parking lots will open at 9:30 am, with gates opening for admission at 10 am. Fairgoers driving to the Fair are encouraged to take Exit 48A on I-30 to access official State Fair parking lots and follow directional signage upon arrival.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as free parking is not guaranteed and is available only while spaces last.

October 9 might prove to be one of — if not the — busiest days of the year for the Fair, as both Dallas and Fort Worth ISD are on fall break, and it comes one day before the annual Texas-Oklahoma rivalry football game.

And don't forget that students can use their free tickets from school on any remaining day of the Fair, including Friday.

If you can't make it on October 9, the State Fair continues through October 18, with multiple chances to take advantage of the other discounts on offer this year.

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