Reading While Eating for September 23: French Fries, Yoga and a Dancing Elephant

Borussia Dortmund's supporters cheer their team during the German Bundesliga soccer match against Kaiserslautern in Dortmund, September 22, 2010.
Borussia Dortmund's supporters cheer their team during the German Bundesliga soccer match against Kaiserslautern in Dortmund, September 22, 2010.
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Thursday’s links laugh at comedians, bad movie titles and Sad Keanu.

Face-Off: Jimmy Carter might place himself above most ex-presidents. But who’s really the best former leader? (Foreign Policy)

Investigations: America’s foreclosure system is chock-full of problems like forged signatures, false documents and judges who overlook these issues. (Washington Post)

Literary Labor: One teen criminal was forced to read three books per month as part of his sentence. But should literature be used as punishment? (New Yorker)

Photo Pro: Never confuse a faked photo for the real thing again, with this guide on how to spot Photoshopped pics. (Lifehacker)

Gluttonous Goods: Let’s hope your lunch doesn’t make this list of the 30 Unhealthiest French Fries. (The Daily Beast)

Funny Folks: Need a good laugh? Check out a list of the comedy world’s 17 favorite comedians, complete with YouTube clips. (Splitsider)

Sadder Keanu: We’re pretty sure Keanu Reeves is staging paparazzi shots now to continue the Sad Keanu meme. Somebody get this guy a friend! (TheDailyWh.at)

Freakish Flexibility: Bummed to be sitting at your desk? At least you’re not contorting yourself into these crazy yoga poses. (LIFE)

Elsewhere on TIME.com: In honor of Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps, see the Top 10 Worst Movie Sequel Titles.

Must-See: The week is wrapping up. Celebrate with a baby elephant dancing and playing harmonica. (via Have You Seen This)

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