The New York Times Magazine: You knew those Fritos were bad for you, but did you know they were designed by marketers? Peel yourself a carrot, settle into an easy chair, and read this chilling report on the science behind junk food. –Kathryn Robinson 

The Atlantic: The magazine reports, via multiple news outlets in Israel, that a) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has had a $2,700 ice cream allowance; and b) that B-Net, thanks to Israeli budget belt tightening, will have to go without. Flavors the PM will miss most: pistachio and vanilla. —James Ross Gardner 

The Guardian: Bhutan is set to become the first completely organic country in the world, thus simultaneously winning it the honorary title of sexiest piece of Earth.—Katie Vincent 

The New York Times: Westvleteren 12, arguably the world's most sought-after beer, has been a huge economic boon to the small Belgian town where it's brewed. Especially because all those beer-seeking tourists need somewhere to eat and pass out after scoring their $27 six packs. Limit two.—Allecia Vermillion 

National Public Radio has a cool story (and even cooler video) about a musician that transforms fruit and vegetables into electronic musical instruments for a fantastic cover of “Teardrop” by Massive Attack. —Dameon Matule