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Gambling, Smoking and Drinking Monks Scandalize South Korea

Ever heard the phrase “drunk as a monk”? We thought not.

Nir Elias / Reuters

Reading While Eating for April 2: Joke’s on You

Monday’s links recap April Fools’ Day and check out the science behind laughter.

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Shirley the Smoking Orangutan Forced to Kick Her Habit

We’re not monkeying around here. Shirley is being denied her beloved cigarettes in an attempt to return her to the wild.

Shannon Stapleton / Reuters

Reading While Eating for August 18: Sights to See

It’s Thursday. You’re dragging towards the weekend. Take your lunch break to look at pretty things, funny things and heartwarming things. You’re welcome.

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Are Soldiers Under 21 Old Enough to Drink? They Might Be in Alaska

An Alaskan lawmaker has suggested that if soldiers under the age of 21 are entitled to risk their lives abroad, then they should be able to indulge in drinking and smoking too.

Kate Moss

Kate Moss Swaps Handbag for Cigarette… on the Catwalk

Kate Moss stormed down the catwalk in black shorts and laced-up boots at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris yesterday, with one distinctive accessory: a lit cigarette. She made quite the statement–for national anti-smoking day.

Man sitting on bed smoking a cigarette

Smokers in Honduras, Beware: Your Family Can Report You for Lighting Up at Home

If you’re a smoker in Honduras and your family hates it, we have some bad news for you. (But good news for your lungs!)

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Michelle Obama Breaks The News: Prez Hasn’t Smoked in a Year

Barack Obama has kicked the cancer sticks, his First Lady told reporters at the White House on Tuesday.

REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Kicking the Habit: NYC Bans Smoking in Public Spaces

It’s lights out for New York City smokers this summer.

Ardi Rizal

Odd, Yet So Addictive: The 10 Strangest Stories Of 2010

Questionable parenting. Ancient unmentionables. Superficial firings. Don’t hold your breath because this year had its share of head turners.