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Monday’s links indulge in cigarettes, cholesterol and CBS sitcoms.
Cheesy Conflict: The U.S. government has a decidedly mixed message about cheese. The Department of Agriculture encouraged restaurants to make their foods cheesier, while a federal anti-obesity campaign encourages Americans to cut down on the Gouda. (New York Times)
Television Test: Do you watch S#*! My Dad Says on CBS? Here’s scientific proof that you should watch 30 Rock instead. (Splitsider)
Cigarette Concentration: Smoking has gone down decidedly in the past few decades. But smokers are still highly concentrated in several states, as this interactive map shows. (Slate, via The Hairpin)
Gotta Have It: Two words: needlepoint Snooki. NewsFeed needs this in its office. (TheDailyWh.at)
Shocking Style: If you think stars in America have wacky fashion, wait until they hit MTV’s European Music Awards. Katy Perry dressed as a ticket and wasn’t the weirdest one there. (LIFE)
Elsewhere on TIME.com: Bummed about Daylight Saving Time? Check out Healthland’s 5 ways to beat the winter doldrums.
Listen to This: Michael Jackson’s posthumous single, “Breaking News,” isn’t exactly good, but it’s haunting. He refers to himself in the third person and even references his obituary. (MichaelJackson.com, via Vulture)
Must-See: Want to learn how Michael Caine gets his infamous accent? Look no further. (via The Awl)
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