Monica Bellucci Did Not Wash Her Hands

Norwegian Pride: L.L. Bean still makes a great crewneck sweater. Just steer clear of the quarter zip. [Sartorially Inclined]
The Mythic City: Tony Judt gets all misty about New York, and gets all brilliant in the process. [NYTimes]
Buzzing: A rundown of alcohol’s effects on the body, in addition to making you cooler. [Lifehacker]
Today’s Gadget: A new arcade-friendly kind of combination lock. [Gizmodo]
—R.B.