A 26-foot tall statue of Marilyn Monroe is separated for disassembly in Chicago

Reading While Eating for May 9: Big Things

In today’s lunchtime links: a Marilyn statue comes down, a kid meets a dinosaur and a superhero gets called out (again).

Angry Brides

Angry Brides Game Attacks India's Illegal Dowry Tradition

In India, a game inspired by Angry Birds lets bridezillas of the East chuck shoes, rolling pins and brooms at dowry-grubbing prospective grooms.

Victoria Will / AP

Where’s the ‘Must-Have Toy’ of 2011?

There’s no Tickle Me Elmo in sight. Not a one.

Jason LaVeris / FilmMagic

What Are The Most-Searched Halloween Costumes?

Imagine the horror when you show up to your Halloween party dressed like everyone else. Google looked at the most popular searches to predict what the most popular costume will be.

China Daily / Reuters

Chinese Theme Park Opens ‘Angry Birds’ Attraction

The Window of the World amusement park in Changsha, China recently opened an Angry Birds attraction as part of its month-long “stress-reducing festival.”

Regis Duvignau/REUTERS

Angry Birds: Crows Attack Police in Everett, Wash.

Fear the birds. The Everett Police Department’s north precinct parking lot may possibly be the least safe place in Everett, Wash.

Angry Birds

From the iPhone to the Kitchen: Rivio to Launch Angry Birds Egg Cookbook

Thought those birds were angry? Just wait until you start eating their eggs. The masterminds behind the game Angry Birds, Rovio Mobile, are publishing a cookbook of egg recipes tied to the hit game. (via Techland)

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Reading While Eating for May 10: The Sky’s the Limit

Today’s links take you up, up and away with angry birds, air armadas and aspiring astronauts.

Singer Bieber of Canada poses during a photocall in Madrid

Webby Awards: Further Proof That Justin Bieber Rules the Internet

At this point, the actual awards in question are irrelevant. The important thing is that Justin Bieber and Angry Birds always walk away winners. And that’s exactly how the 15th annual Webby Awards played out.

A woman is tested for possible nuclear radiation at an evacuation centre in Fukushima, northern Japan, March 28, 2011.

Reading While Eating for March 29: High Meets Low

Tuesday’s links match Rebecca Black with The Beatles and South Park with fine art.