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Coronavirus Toys Are Going Viral

April 8, 2021October 19, 2021 - by Anne Thériault

Plague doctor plushies and COVID-19 collectables are flying off the shelves. Why are we drawn to cutesified versions of the things that scare us most?

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Sailing the high seas with the toy that is as ubiquitous as water

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