Check out the list of links that should be on your radar today:

Knocking on wood can actually help! It alleviates fears about whatever bad thing you're trying to prevent from happening, finds new research. [Huffington Post]

Eating a big breakfast may boost your fertility, according to a new study. (On a related note, hearty breakfasts can also help you lose weight.) [Medical Daily]

On different (but still related!) note, Chelsea Clinton says she hopes to start a family in 2014, calling it the "year of the baby." Royal baby, schmoyal baby. [USA Today] 

The eye-witness account of the Capitol shooting is terrifying. Our thoughts go out to everyone affected. [USA Today]

Making eye contact while you try to persuade someone can backfire: It just causes people to stick to whatever opinioin they already had, according to a new study. [NPR]

Even eating disorder specialists are biased against obese people, finds recent research. [Reuters]

A U.K. mom says she plans to breastfeed her daughter until she's 10 years old. That just sounds painful. [The Frisky]

Nipple-baring is apparently going to be the big new fashion trend next spring. Sounds like something a guy dreamed up. [The Cut]