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Jenna Doscher


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Attacking the Tax on Tasty Treats

New Consumer Group Fights the Proposed Tax on Junk Food

Lions and Tigers and Roadkill? Oh My...

Introducing "enrichment activities," including carcass feeding, into zoos.

Tween: The New Advertising Gimic

Advertisers are now spending their money on a demographic group known as the "tween."

Eating Dirt

Eating dirt, also known as geophagy, is a tradition that's been around for ages.

Forget Spawn, The Antichrist Is Here

Move over Superman. It's the Lord's turn to save the world. Christian comics are hot, hot, hot.

Raggedy Ann: The Last Great Mop-Head

Since 1915, Raggedy Ann has been cult classic. With her red hair and white apron what child (or adult)can resist.

The Ritz Goes Retail

Have you ever pilfered anything from a hotel room? Well pilfer no more. These days you can purchase the 300-thread-count sheets or even the bed you slept in...

How I Ended Up On America's Most Wanted

I was at work at the World Trade Center on the 77th floor on Spetember 11th, 2001...

Revenge of the Mall Walkers

Armed with nylon jogging suits and fanny packs, mall walkers are coming to a shopping center near you!

The Mother of All Highways: Route 66

Plan on hitting the road? Route 66 is a treasure trove of Americana, roadside diners and wigwam motels.

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