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Author: John Branning

Sprout and Proud

Posted on February 27, 2021 by John Branning

The marketing of a classic toy embraces new norms.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged family, gender, Hasbro, potato head, toyLeave a comment

Hexed Libris

Posted on February 25, 2021 by John Branning

Discovery of a pernicious pest forced the closure of a university library.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged arachnid, Dewey, library, Michigan, pest, spider, venomLeave a comment

Em-bear-assed

Posted on February 20, 2021 by John Branning

A snowmobiler in the backcountry had the scare of a lifetime.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged Alaska, bear, latrine, number two, outhouse, ursine, wildernessLeave a comment

Something Extincts

Posted on February 18, 2021 by John Branning

There's a new theory regarding what led to the end of dinosaurs.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged asteroid, comet, crater, Cretaceous, dinosaur, extinction, prehistoric, theoryLeave a comment

The Lie that Binds

Posted on February 14, 2021 by John Branning

A Florida man plays fast and loose with stolen property.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged engagement, jewels, propose, rings, stolenLeave a comment

A Heart Habit to Break

Posted on February 12, 2021 by John Branning

During the pandemic, lovers may find their options limited for celebrating the most romantic day of the year.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged dinner, hot tub, Jacuzzi, lovers, restaurant, romance, Valentine's Day, virusLeave a comment

Spritz Impossible

Posted on February 9, 2021 by John Branning

A woman mistakenly cements her hair by using a permanent adhesive.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged adhesive, Gorilla Glue, hair, hairspray, sprayLeave a comment

Party Hardly

Posted on February 7, 2021 by John Branning

New Orleans announces restrictions on the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged alcohol, bars, Fat Tuesday, krewe, liquor, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, SazeracLeave a comment

Smörgås-bored with the Game

Posted on February 3, 2021 by John Branning

The marquee pigskin event serves as an excuse to pig out.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged big game, buffet, Food, football, snacks, spread, Super BowlLeave a comment

Gloom and Doomscroll

Posted on February 1, 2021 by John Branning

The impact of an increasingly widespread anxiety-producing behavior.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged doomscroll, doomsurf, Facebook, smartphone, social media, tablet, TwitterLeave a comment

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