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Headlines from February 8, 2013

Aviation experts believe Iran’s stealth fighter is an elaborately constructed model.
Scientists identify the creature from which all placental mammals—including humans—descended. #nature
“WTF, Evolution”: Nature’s weird selections. #photos
Frozen meat lasagna from Sweden discovered to contain between 60 and 100 percent horsemeat.
From David O. Russell to Murray himself, many revere the now-20-year-old Groundhog Day as a modern classic.
Han Solo (Zac Ephron) is placed in a mental institution because he steals so much stuff. Ken Layne’s Han Solo prequel treatments.
Star Wars makeup artist Stuart Freeborn, who created Yoda in his own image, dies at 98. #movies
Wikipedia examines the popularity of Wikipedia articles.
Westboro Baptist Church’s rising star reveals the change of heart that led to her defection.
Extroverted teacher explains why introverted students need to speak up in class.
PS 118 in Park Slope to be named after Maurice Sendak.
Kevin Fanning: “You go to Chess King at the mall to try to find a vest similar to the one Bruce Willis wore.” #tmn
To transform Beethoven into runway music, Mr. Hodge brought in theatrical elements. #fashion
This was a man who spent the Christmas of 1484 over-partying. The Economist obits Richard III.
Potentially historic winter storm follows Sandy’s path into New England this afternoon.
“One for the record books,” asteroid the size of an office building will miss Earth next week, though passing closer than some weather satellites.
Seven points about Iran and nukes that summarize everything we need to know until something drastic changes.
Food safety scandal causes Kentucky Fried Chicken profits to drop 41% in China in a single month.
Australian children to be banned from blowing out birthday candles to prevent spreading germs.
Colorado gun-show attendees explain why they want universal background checks.
For your weekend reading: Five stories looking into the business behind stuff we find interesting. #tmn
Handwritten letter attributed to Dr. Dre finds the rap star supposedly trying to make money off Burning Man.
See also: Wells Tower escorts his father and friends to the “playa.” #longreads
Sheer, see-through clothing that could possibly expose female breast nipples. Forbidden wardrobe items for stars attending the Grammys.
Tips on how to dress in ways inspired by your favorite sandwiches.
Despite the commercialism of St. Valentine’s Day, the sentimental link between ♥ meaning heart has triumphed over cynicism.
“The trouble with female celebrity profiles and the men who write them.”
Times profile writer makes hay with Frank Ocean’s career despite what appears to be highly limited access.
Now that the Times-generated hype has settled, there’s time to consider that George Saunders appears to repeat himself. #opinions
Somewhat related: Pictures of things fitting perfectly into other things.