Links We Like: The truth about payday loans, a kid we can all relate with and saying goodbye

Here are the stories we've been emailing, tweeting and sharing around the office this week:

More prolific than Starbucks and McDonalds:

John Oliver reports on the shocking truth that 1 in 20 U.S. families has taken out a pay day loan.

Cutie alert:

Second day of school blues – we know that feeling, Buddy.

Humans of the world:

The human side of conflict as told by everyone's favorite NY photo-storyteller.

Where in the world:

Test your how geo-savvy you are with this quiz.

Energy-saver:

You save about 36 watt hours of energy each time you choose a revolving door.

A tribute:

5 wonderful things you might not have known about Robin Williams.