Anna Johansson

Anna is a freelance writer and researcher from the Olympia, WA area who loves to obsess about weird topics and then write about them. Olympia, WA

Worked on 151 assignments, created 0, named on 151 bylines for PSFK.com (142), STACK (9).

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Car Fit: 3 Exercises For Your Next Road Trip

With camps, tournaments, showcases, college visits and everything else, youth athletes can spend a ton of time on the road. While this travel time might be necessary, it can also be a barrier to fitness and peak performance. During long drives, the muscles become stiff and contracted. It can take more than just your standard warm-up to help battle those...

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Kids Shoe Store In Valencia Sports A Vibrant Design

Finding the perfect shoes for your children can be a challenge. They’re excited about getting new shoes, but most struggle to sit through the fitting, and many children are concerned about finding shoes that they'll love. Experienced parents know that if their kids don't love their shoes, they won't wear them. Thus, it can be a nightmare to take kids...

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3D Printed Toys Help Kids Generate Creativity

Everyone has a favorite childhood toy. If you were born in the late 80’s, it was probably a Cabbage Patch doll and those born in the 90’s probably had a Furbie at some point. Playing with these toys is an important part of childhood since it lets the mind explore and act creatively. It’s also great for communication, problem-solving, building...

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Uber Launched Drop-Anywhere Bike Rentals In San Francisco

Uber Now Allows Bike Rentals Uber has been helping people get around town for the last few years, changing the way that we view transportation in the city. But they aren’t stopping with the ride-sharing model. Now, they want to offer users the option of electric bike rentals to get around town. Uber has partnered with the bicycle company Jump...

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How Columbia Sportswear Is Giving Shoppers More Personalized Engagement

One of the most popular brands for outerwear is undoubtedly Columbia Sportswear. Although they’re on the pricier end for coats, you won’t have to worry about your coats wearing out prematurely or going out of style. But Columbia knows that being the best now isn’t enough to keep them competitive against other popular sportswear lines forever. They’re always in search...

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Harlequin-Style Romance Novels Get a Brand Makeover

When you hear the brand Harlequin, you probably imagine heaving bosoms and dramatic erotic love stories. Some are milder than others, but most are titillating, to say the least. They have a dedicated following of female readers who will read several books in a single month, no matter how poorly written the storyline is or how trashy the content. Popular...

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Ace Hotels Introduces An Experiment in Minimalism

When you walk into an Atelier Ace designed hotel, such as the Ace Hotel Group, you expect to see certain a bold, creative design that’s a little different than anything you’ve ever experienced. Their purpose revolves around taking “care of each other’s souls [to make] the world a friendlier place.” Their designs tend to reflect that concept with creative designs,...

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WeWork Wants To Give Members Better Access To Education

When the company WeWork was established, it revolutionized the realm of co-working spaces. Suddenly, through a desk or office rental, any freelancer, startup, small business, or even large corporation in need of a productive working environment could find their HQ and get some quality work done no matter where their location. Now, WeWork is worth more than $20 billion, and...

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5 Items That Can Help You Run an Ultramarathon

Though most runners find the 26.2-mile marathon a thoroughly challenging distance, there is an incredible subset of runners who are driven by the need to go even further. These brave souls often want to venture even beyond the 100-mile mark. Ultramarathons cover at least 31 miles and typically extend far beyond that, with runners pacing themselves across multiple days. To...

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Luggage Tag Will Act As A Local Tour Guide For Travelers

Smart luggage tags are a great way to keep track of your luggage no matter where you’re heading. It doesn’t prevent airlines from losing your luggage altogether, but at least you know where it is when you get off the plane. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines wanted to offer passengers who visit Amsterdam a smart luggage tag as well, but they...

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