Florida Manatee Escaped From Bike Tire Wrapped Around Its Body

A manatee in Florida escaped from a bike tire that had been wrapped around its body. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2020/12/09/Manatee-escapes-from-bike-tire-in-Florida/3541607531477/ (Photo courtesy of Fox 51 Gainesville)
Planters Mascot, Mr Peanut, Is Dead; Has Been Replaced By 50 Year Old Peanut Jr Named Bart

Planters peanut mascot, Mr Peanut, has died, and has been reinvented as 50 year old Peanut Jr, named Bart. https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/planters-mascot-bart-holiday-merchandise (Photo courtesy of Fox News)
Old Wind Turbine Blades Will Be Used In Cement Manufacturing

GE Renewable Energy said blades from old wind turbines would be shredded at a VNA site in Missouri, and then used as a replacement for coal, sand and clay at cement manufacturing facilities across the U.S. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/09/cement-production-to-use-old-wind-turbine-blades-after-ge-inks-deal-.html (Photo courtesy of NBC 7 SanDiego)
SpaceX Starship Has Excellent Test Launch, Explodes As It Returns To Landing Site

SpaceX starship test launch explodes as it returns to landing site. https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn8-test-launch-landing-explosion?fbclid=IwAR0KStG2iZR8h4JO-a8eMv93JA7_ozbNzq6anq4bpItAvoTsvfLGY-rfVNw (Photo courtesy of Daily Mail)
Shark Attacks Surfer, Forces Suspension Of Maui Pro Competition

Shark attacks surfer in Hawaii forcing suspension of Maui Pro competition. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/shark-attacks-surfer-hawaii-maui-pro-competition-suspended-n1250517 (Photo courtesy of Hawaii DLNR)