Reading While Eating for March 2: Creepy Crawlers

Friday's links talk smarmy presidential candidates and slimy serpents.

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A man performs on a slackline at a park in Lima, Peru on February 29, 2012. Teenagers are introducing slacklining to Lima's parks as an activity to develop concentration and balance.

Creepy Candidate: Vladimir Putin’s campaign commercials make NewsFeed uncomfortable. Can tawdry clips help win votes? (Global Spin)

Bon Mots: To celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, read 10 of his memorable quotations about his work. (Mental Floss)

Bieber Fever: Justin Bieber turned 18 yesterday. Some of his underage fans weren’t too happy. (BuzzFeed)

Retro Red Tape: India’s snake charmers may have to go high-tech due to a new law, which would require them to implant microchips below the snakes’ skin. (Divanee)

Celebrity Style: Can you believe the Oscars were just last weekend? It feels like they were a lifetime away. So get nostalgic by looking back at the fashion. (Go Fug Yourself)

Viral Video: Take a beautiful time-lapse look at city life. (Business Insider)

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