Headlines from December 10, 2013

Canada pushes against Russia and Denmark to claim the North Pole, but still must prove its continental shaft connects.
It unifies the Chinese people. Chinese state media issues a list of the five “surprising benefits” of smog.
The U.S. poverty rate has reduced dramatically since 1967, but has stayed the same—15%—since 1973.
The lack of buyers for Freedom Group suggests any association with the firearms industry is toxic.
Yes, the art market is exploding, but only in two areas: contemporary art from 1950 on and pre-1900 traditional Chinese art.
Larry Gagosian on this year’s Art Basel: “Well, this is just some social rat f—k.”
From voting habits to energy drink consumption, what your grocery store says about you.
If you have six or more energy drinks in a month, you’re more likely to fight, have unprotected sex, and eschew seat belts.
Milk, staircases, and asbestos-laced toys were some of many lethal substances in Edwardian households.
Ferris, Suddenly One Morning. Japanese translations of popular movies.
Curiosity Rover discovers freshwater lake on Mars that likely was once home to microorganisms.
Darpa, the military’s futuristic research agency, says it has plans to “break the glass ceiling” of space telescopes.
For the 33rd anniversary of John Lennon’s death, Nicolas Jaar presents a stunning hour-long tribute mix. #music
The influx of Santas isn’t the only sign Christmas is coming—a photo guide to the season of Scrooges.
The first thing she did when she took the case was change her name on Facebook. She didn’t want anyone to cyberbully her for defending a cyberbully.
A man tries to stop lying for four months, discovers fibs are one of the biggest obstacles to personal growth. #selfhelp
See also: From last month, a history of presidential lying and how it’s proved effective.