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Bayville Dinosaur to be Covered in Shrink Wrap
The resident of Berkeley Township, New Jersey are taking great pains to preserve a large blue brontosaurus endearingly known as the Bayville dinosaur. The Berkeley Times reports that the Bayville dinosaur on Route 9 will soon be entirely covered in shrink wrap as the township decides how to best preserve the beloved landmark. The townspeople…
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Coke Removes Its Name From Cans in the Middle East
Coca-Cola is one of the few quintessential American brands on the market today: it began as a mistake but then turned into a national sensation. It began with some very questionable ingredients and still uses some questionable ingredients (can you think of any other reason why it’s the only soft drink used in BBQ sauces,…
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Ute Tribe Says Federal Fracking Barriers Infringe on Native Rights
The Ute tribe of southwest Colorado wants to join a federal lawsuit challenging the Bureau of Land Management’s newest regulations on hydraulic fracturing, calling them “contrary to tribal interests.” The tribe’s reservation covers 1,059 square miles in the state, and substantial portions of that land have been leased to oil and gas companies. The BLM…
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Olive Garden to Reduce Carpet Cleaning Services
In an effort to save money, the board of directors overseeing Olive Garden has decided to stop using carpet cleaning services — or at least not as often. Consumerist.com reports that the heads of Darden Restaurants, Inc., the parent company that owns Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and other chain restaurants, are squeezing every penny to…
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OPM Denies Liability in Government Data Breach Despite Obvious Neglect
In early June, U.S. government officials admitted that there had been a data breach into federal computers, whereby employees’ personal information was possibly leaked — but officials conveniently neglected to admit that security-clearance information had been stolen as well, making it one of the largest thefts of government records. It was clear right from the…
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New Research Reveals Individualized Treatment Possible for Diseases
It seems that new research is coming out every day, further enhancing our knowledge of the human body and its various weaknesses. A recently discovered approach may mean that we can use precision medicine to tailor treatments to each patient. In 2013, a woman named Holly Boehle went to the Mayo Clinic. She had breast…
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Freakishly Large Saw Blade Slices Through Hood of Truck, Miraculously Misses Driver
Each year, 1.24 million people die in car accidents across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. Only 28 countries, which account for just 7% of the world’s population, have comprehensive road safety laws covering drinking and driving, speeding, and failing to use motorcycle helmets, seat-belts, and child restraints. In the United States, three…
