Headlines from December 5, 2013

Majority of Americans believes the country should “mind its own business internationally.”
New research finds women’s and men’s brains are wired differently—women for socialization and memory, men for perception and coordinated action.
If you still have room in your mind for a Snowden profile: Janet Reitman on the story of the year. #longreads
By focusing on politics, the media has failed—and continues to fail—the public on the Affordable Care Act.
Gawker’s best blogger “becomes the system” in order to know which stories will go viral.
Andy said my job was not a dream job. Young journalist wrestles with Andy Kaufman. #tmn
Mathematical formula offered for any “cheating coaches” who want guaranteed wins in tournaments.
Top ghostwriters command $50,000 to more than a million for a book, which they can complete in four months.
Temperaments of artists splayed across charts measuring arrogance, mediocrity, modesty, and genius.
Kelefa Sanneh on the compatibility in cultural markets during the blockbuster era and the long-tail era.
Library of Congress reports only 25% of all silent movies ever made still exist; most deteriorated from nitrate or were destroyed for raunchy content.
Unrelated: How to drive a Zamboni 552, which has a drag coefficient “equal to a small iceberg.”
Rising acidity levels and human-produced carbon dioxide in oceans are causing juvenile fish anxiety.
New “mood sweater” will display the inner feelings of its wearer, “without the need for uncomfortable chat.”
Article on why H&M and Uniqlo are sponsoring tennis players offers no answer.
See also: “Man Smoking E-Cigarette Must Be Futuristic Bounty Hunter.”
Mother of football player, who appeared to be the target of a hate crime, is now suspected of having spray-painted her family’s house herself.
I think misunderstanding makes you use your imagination more. Visit to Turner Prize winner Laure Prouvost’s London studio. #video
Artist explains the new appeal of deer blinds after his cancer diagnosis. #tmn
Obituary for French general who was explicit about torturing and executing Algerians.