Headlines from January 27, 2014

I spent a decade reporting the facts of his murder and chasing his killer. This is Danny Pearl’s final story. #longreads
Tunisia approves new constitution after bloody Arab Spring revolt three years ago.
Sixty-nine percent of olive oil for sale is doctored, with most “Italian” olive oils originating in Spain or Tunisia.
Stunning photo of ship stranded in Antarctica, surrounded by ice formation resembling a whale.
While Paris is renowned for its café culture, it has a deep-rooted history of serving bitter, non-tasty coffee.
For people who like to send and receive postcards, TMN’s Giles Turnbull introduces the Good Postcard Club.
We procrastinate because we are disconnected from our future selves—our brains see them the same as Natalie Portman or Matt Damon.
Inside the Danish Crown slaughterhouse in Horsens, “the most modern slaughterhouse in the world.” #photos
Why is Pennsylvania so haunted? Top Google auto-complete suggestions by U.S. state. #maps
“Mistakes were made” is an expression that is commonly used…to evade any direct admission or accusation of responsibility. #language
A mixtape by the Melvins’ Buzz Osborne: songs by “bands that were good, but blew it.” #music
The winners of the 2013 Third Coast / Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition, the best shot documentaries of the year. #movies
Overall, Americans are reading fewer books for pleasure than ever—though the decline may be over for the 18-24 set.
Tournament of Books fans: Remember to vote for your favorite book of 2013—voting ends tomorrow. #tobx
Long distance fees kept most BBS users confined to their local area codes. Life at 2400 baud.