Headlines from November 1, 2011

Chart shows how many Manhattans, standing-room only, are required by seven billion people.
Chinese immigrants explain why they’re in Laos. #travel
To see my son flinch from me made me feel physically sick. Whether or not to spank a child.
Anticipating tomorrow’s Biblioracle session on TMN: “A book everyone should read and why.”
Issue two of SO & SO, “a short-form journal for the wandering interneteer.”
Argentinean fisherman catches three-eyed fish near nuclear power plant, and no that’s not a Simpsons reference.
Evolutionary biologists are losing the SEO wars one stickleback at a time.
Blogger and academic conspire to take down silly BBC cancer scare article.
Deborah Nelson investigates the world of elephant training—bullhooks, electric prods, and other abuse.
From a medical standpoint, there are plenty of questions to ask of toilet reading.
Kenny G’s popular guide to unpopular music—e.g., “uneasy holiday listening.”
If you’re new to the world of fine beer, good luck finding a decent guide.
There’s the Situation, of the flattest abs you ever did see, / Who has smushed Snooki. Homeric Recounting of Jersey Shore, Season 4.
Since 2001, Britain consumes less stuff; economy grows without noticeably increasing resource use.
Jon Lee Anderson on contemporary Libya and the fall of Gadhafi. #longreads
Zambians proud of their stability, with an ousted president retiring with grace.
Historian on extinct states in Europe offers five books to read now and why.
German postal service adjusts to digital world by sticking offices in other businesses.
Austrians call to change national anthem to honor daughters as well as “great sons.”
Hot chicks of Occupy Wall Street.
Hot dudes of Occupy Wall Street.
Film essay about Los Angeles appearing in the movies. #video
RIP Tom Keith, sound effects wizard of Prairie Home Companion.
E-readers get heavier every time a new book is downloaded.
How cars are bought when money’s low and credit’s bad, where dealers still profit when customers hit skids.
The next most lucrative financial option for players is far worse than the owners’ lowest offer. Economists explain the NBA lockout.
Analysis of data set on champagne featured in hip hop.
Study suggests the coffee-nap (endorsed by TMN) is more beneficial than either coffee or nap alone.