Headlines from January 25, 2013

Because nobody wants to rock the boat, the RNC is sticking with the chairman who ruined 2012 for them. #politics
Rarely seen outside North Korea, the stunningly synchronized Arirang mass games transform 50,000 teenagers into “living pixels.” #photos
Whether Beyoncé lip-synched is a scandal because it calls into question our real American values. #opinions
Today at TMN, Kevin Canfield interviews author Dave Zirin on the many ways greed and corruption have ruined football. #tmn
A look through the life of Anthony Wayne Smith, the former defensive end who’s awaiting trial for four murders over nine years. #longreads
With “a nonsense event known as the Pro Bowl” this weekend, Miranda Popkey recalls her favorite moments from the season thus far. #football
Responding to concerns, Disney assures park-goers electronic wristbands won’t be used to gather marketing data on children.
How high heels went from mens’ ridingwear to being worn only by women.
Tell us why you want to be our Spring 2013 intern by Friday, Feb. 1. #tmn
The story of a Ghanian entrepreneur who went against the tide of skin bleaching and created beauty products that promote black skin.
My blood, 55 years on, still shows traces of antibodies. The flu virus that nearly killed me.
Larry Selman, New York’s “Collector of Bedford Street,” dies, age 70.
“Bitterly cold conditions” expected to continue across much of the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast.
Astonishing pictures of Chicago’s freezing fire. #photography
Everything you need to know about snowflake shapes comes from a scientist in Southern California.
Audio experts explain why it’s clear that Beyoncé didn’t lip-sync the national anthem.
Chinese entrepreneur recreates the Central Perk cafe from Friends for wistful customers who long for a life without responsibility.
Everybody reads it, but they say the cook brought it into the house. History of fan magazines and Hollywood publicity. #longreads
Very brief story of Sarah Edmonds, who served as a medic, soldier, and spy in the Civil War by dressing as a man.
For your Saturday morning reading: History and future of the United States Postal Service.
Fifty years of space exploration in a single map. via #infographic
Scientist in Antarctica explains how to run a camp for five people after your chocolate’s been stolen.
New research suggests dogs evolved from wolves by learning how to eat wheat, rice, barley, corn, and potatoes.
Obit for Linda Riss Pugach, subject of the documentary Crazy Love, half of one of modern life’s strangest marriages.
With great dedication, graphic designer turns baseball uniforms into soccer outfits.
Special “lorem ipsum” generator creates nonsense text appropriate for Monocle magazine. via
The fact that Radu Lupu no longer records makes one of his concerts all the more valuable.