Do you know where your unagi comes from? This week, BuzzReads explores the strange, cutthroat world of baby eel fisherman. Read that and other stories from BuzzFeed and the rest of the web.
The Eel World: Inside Maine's Wild Elver Turf War — BuzzReads
In an economically depressed Maine county, Bill Sheldon is the kingpin of a $40 million baby-eel empire that may be doomed to extinction. Peter Andrey Smith finds out what happens when a community full of armed fishermen and elver dealers stop being polite and start getting real. Read it at BuzzReads.
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The Gangster in the Huddle — Rolling Stone
Paul Solotaroff's much talked about piece about how former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez came to be on trial for murder. This run in with the law is only his most recent; why did the NFL turn a blind eye? Read it at Rolling Stone.
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“¡Libertad!”: Cuban Metal Bands Get Their First Taste Of Freedom — BuzzReads
After spending their lives making extreme music under oppressive circumstances, a handful of Cuban bands — with the help of writer David Peisner and a filmmaker — finally got the chance to play in the U.S. The hardest part: deciding whether they could ever go home again. Read it at BuzzReads.
Photograph by Tracey Noelle Luz
The Outsiders: How Can Millennials Change Washington If They Hate It – The Atlantic
Ron Fournier discusses a dichotomy: while Millennials have an incredible volunteer spirit, they're unlikely to see government as a means to change the world. As Boomers retire, this will leave an unfortunate hole in Washington. Read it at The Atlantic.
Photography by Richard A. Bloom for The Atlantic
