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Vol. 22: #6 • Weird Mating Methods • 2-1-2026 • Tidbits of Coachella Valley

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With the millions of different animal creatures all around us that inhabit this planet, youʼve probably never given any thought about how they manage to propagate themselves and continue to keep their species populated. This week Tidbits slips into curiosity mode and takes a close look at some of these strange mating practices -- ones we may find to be downright weird and even bizarre, but to the critters themselves itʼs all quite natural! • Tidbits Peeks in on Some Weird Mating Methods (p 1) • Classic Games and Toys (one in a series): Hasbro Gaming (p 2) • Everyday Cheapskate: What on Earth Can I Do With These Chinese Leftovers? (p 4) • Blue Light (p 5) • Senior News Line: Reading and Writing for Relaxation (p 10) • The Art of Design: Finding Common Ground (p 10) • Your Social Security: Babies of "Notch Babies" (p 11) • Working Out Which Plant-Based Milk Substitute Is Healthiest (p 12) • Veterans Post: Incomplete Training for Audiologists (p 12) • The Savvy Senior: What Medicare Won’t Pay For in 2026 (p 13)