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Cory Booker Reminds Us All He’s Still a Superhero

Step aside, Chuck Norris – you might have been deposed as the Internet’s model for toughness, superiority and epic manliness.

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Avalanche Destroys French Ski Lift, With 70 People Onboard

No injuries were reported, though some skiers were left dangling in the air as they waited for rescue.

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Reading While Eating for February 23: Do It Yourself

Whether it’s a movie-caliber bank robbery or a cool snow design, Thursday’s links showcase DIY masterpieces.

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Swedish Man Survives Two Months Inside Snow-Covered Car

Doctors say the 44-year-old entered a dormant, hibernation-like state which allowed him to withstand sub-zero temperatures.

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Chinese ‘Eagle Dad’ Defends Making Son Run in Snow Without Clothing

On a family vacation to the U.S. during the Chinese New Year, He Liesheng recorded his 4-year-old son running around a snowy street in Flushing, New York. Wearing only underwear and shoes, the child, nicknamed Duoduo, cried and shivered while his parents pressured him to run and perform push-ups in the snow.

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Watch: Pro Snowboarder Survives Avalanche Using Emergency Airbag

Add an airbag to your packing checklist the next time you head out to the slopes—it just may save your life.

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Reading While Eating for January 20: And the Award Goes To…

Friday’s links talk For Your Consideration ads and Golden Globe footwear.

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“It’s just gonna be a mess all around.”

— DUSTIN GUY, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Seattle office, explaining the expected six inches of snow due in Seattle on Wednesday (via CNN)

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Expected inches of snowfall in Montana over the next two days as a major storm rolls through the West (via CNN)

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Alaskan Survives on Frozen Beer for Three Days While Stuck in Snowdrift

Stranded 40 miles from home with no cell reception and no food, Clifton Vial turned to the only sustenance he could find in his truck. Frat guys everywhere would be proud.