GOOD DAY FOR
Pregnant pet owners
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Mad Men fanatics
The show's star, Jon Hamm, hints at the new season's opening plot line, saying it will explore the dynamic between Don Draper and Joan Harris' characters. [Gothamist]
The young at heart
Kentucky resident Dana Jackson turns 100, and celebrates by marrying her 87-year-old boyfriend. [The Daily What]
BAD DAY FOR
The perfect smile
The FDA issues a warning to Spinbrush users, saying the fancy electric toothbrush has been chipping teeth and damaging gums. [Jezebel]
Txting
Researchers say frequent text messaging can stunt reading skills. [Daily Mail]
Privacy
Target figures out that a high school student is secretly pregnant by studying her shopping habits, and begins sending her baby-related coupons. Target knew she was pregnant before her parents did. [TIME]
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