Reading While Eating for January 31: A New Superman and A James Bond Vet

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A competitor runs through a burning field during the Tough Guy event in Perton, central England, January 30, 2011.

REUTERS/Nigel Roddis

It’s that time of week again: darn ole’ Monday. Hopefully this girl playing with a chipmunk will bring you some early week cheer.

The Ballots Are In: Over 99 percent of South Sudan voted to succeed from the North. The new country will likely declare independence on July 9, coming close to treading on the U.S.’s glorious independence holiday. (BBC)

Truth Behind the Movies: As Oscar anticipation continues to build, see a new angle on the Best Picture nominees. Here’s what the movie poster’s should have said if they were going for transparency. (BuzzFeed)

Fried Chicken Controversy: Fast food chain Chik-fil-A, known for its “Jesus chicken” and Sunday shut-downs, has been called under question for their corporate position against gay rights after a Pennsylvania branch sponsored an anti-homosexuality group’s luncheon. (NY Times)

Bond Man Dies at 77: Legendary James Bond score composer John Barry died Sunday in New York. Barry’s music is remembered as “the soundtrack of the 1960s jet-setting lifestyle.” (LA Times)

Life on Saturn: An ocean full of gas on one of Saturn’s moons, Enceladus, may be capable of harboring life. Evidence of what could live in an ocean full of gas is still unclear. (Discovery News)

A New Superman: After auditioning to play James Bond and Batman, Henry Cavill has finally found his superhuman roll. The British actor is next in line to play Superman, in Zach Snyder’s upcoming film. (The Guardian)

Best in Show: Awards season continued last night, with the Screen Actor’s Guild awards. See the best photos of the night. (LIFE)

Must See: This adorable girl playing with her chipmunk is just about the cutest thing to come out of Japan, ever. (The Daily What)

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