- After a night of costumed partying and the changing of our clocks, we’re excited to take to the streets and cheer on the runners in this year’s New York City Marathon. For more info on the event, check out this handy guide for up-to-the-minute news, runner profiles, and inspirational tips. [Runner's World]
- Can traumatic stress cause cancer? A study of Holocaust survivors suggests there might be a link. [Time]
- New Jersey is the only state whose governor faces reelection on Tuesday, and the campaign has gotten dirty. One blogger asks, is it wise for the governor to mock his opponent’s waistline? How much should we care about the size of our politicians? [CNN]
- Time to stock up on Spanx and high heels. According to scientists, women are evolving to become shorter and fatter. But it’s not all bad: Apparently, we’ll also be healthier! [The Med Guru]
- Did the first werewolves actually just have rabies? Is a poisonous puffer fish responsible for today’s zombie craze? Thanks to these scientific explanations for scary supernatural creatures, we’re seeing Zombieland in a whole new light. Happy Halloween! [Mental Floss]
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