Are influencers’ aesthetic choices for their kids threatening their brain development? Probably not, but the science behind it is kind of interesting. Plus, pub-goers in England got stranded for three days with an Oasis tribute band. And there’s a maple syrup shortage, but don’t worry, Canada was ready for it with their emergency maple syrup reserves.Sponsors:Lendtable, Use code KOTTKE at Lendtable.com to get an extra $50 added to your Lendtable balanceTentree, Use code KOTTKE to get 15% off at tentree.comLinks:Are Instagram’s Aesthetic Moms Hindering Kids’ Development? (Wired UK)Snowstorm Leaves Dozens Stranded for Days in a Remote UK Pub (NY Times)"Snowasis": Blizzard Traps Dozens of People with Oasis Cover Band for Three Nights (Consequence of Sound)Storm Arwen: Repairs begin after worst storm damage in 20 years (BBC)Minus 10C Arctic blast predicted as Storm Arwen rages on (The Guardian)Facing shortages, Canada taps its strategic reserves of maple syrup (CNN)Amid massive shortage, Canada taps strategic reserves — of maple syrup (Washington Post)'Vaccine' Is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year (Gizmodo)Word of the Year 2021 (Merriam-Webster)Kottke.OrgJackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.