If we drink enough coffee, will we warm up enough to be able to forget how unbearably cold it is outside?

Kanye West’s new album “Life of Paolo” is out and already capturing attention, both critically and in Butler reference rooms. Reviews are calling it “Tumblr-as-album,” and saying that Kanye “has perfected the art of aesthetic and intellectual bricolage, shape-shifting in real time and counting on listeners to keep up.” We’re not exactly sure what that means, but we like the music. (NY Times)

A study by the research group NY/NJ Baykeeper has estimated that there are at least 165 million plastic particles floating in the waters around New York. These plastics include plastic beads and plastic shavings that get washed down drains, end up in water systems, and poison fish. (Komo News)

But, instead of water, you can always drink coffee. In honor of Valentine’s Day, Starbucks has released three new chocolaty drinks. The drinks (the Molten Chocolate Latte, the Molten Chocolate Frappuccino, and the Molten Hot Chocolate) all pair traditional Starbucks drinks with melted chocolate chips. (Press Telegraph)

Deadpool, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s newest movie, has quickly earned itself the highest box office debut of any R-rated movie. It even beat out some other MCU movies, such as Captain America: The Winter Solider and Guardians of the Galaxy. Apparently, people just really like a superhero who’s allowed to drink and swear. (EW)

Finally, a team from Columbia is hoping to compete in the Red Bull Can You Make It?, a challenge in which 165 student teams will have 7 days to travel across Europe using only cans of Red Bull as currency. If you think they’ve got what it takes, you can vote for our very own Donner Party here.

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