Pioneer Press investigates peep abuse

Evidently some people on staff at the St. Paul Pioneer Press have realized that their annual contest has led to some questionable treatment of fluffy little marshmallow creatures, and so they're leading a PETA-like campaign to raise awareness about the cruel abuses the contest has inspired. Art? Or torture? You decide.

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