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Unusual Ocean of Oddities and Odd Deaths in Sports and Towns
A sprawling column catalogs bizarre events from multiple towns including mislaid grave pears mistaken for a corpse at Bolingbroke, an ossified chick on a Nevada farm, mountain lion acts in Tuscaloosa, and ostrich rampage near Hastings. Narratives weave through quirky incidents, paranormal-esque claims, and humorous local color with scattered names and places.
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Aris Creek
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Paris Creek
H. J. Seaman
Smitisonian Institution
Washington