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Drivers in Paradise Valley, AZ Are Being Watched By Dozens of Cacti
If you drive through the quaint Phoenix, AZ suburb of Paradise Valley, there’s a good chance that your license plate will be scanned more than once by the dozens of traffic cameras lining busy streets — but you probably won’t even see these cameras at all. Why, you ask? Because Paradise Valley officials decided to…
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Argentinian Beer Commercial Shows Rugby Players Getting Bottle Opener Tooth Implants
If you have ever lost a tooth, a dentist likely recommended that you replace it with a dental implant, a false tooth that is installed into the jaw and functions just like the one you lost. While this procedure can be expensive, dentists say this method is better for your oral health than other solutions,…
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Sweepstakes Parlors Proving to Be Problem in North Carolina
Police in Archdale, North Carolina recently raided a sweepstakes business, seizing illegal gambling machines — this after having warned the parlor to stop its sweepstakes operations three months ago. “As a result of recent court decisions, we are asking for your cooperation in regards to ceasing all Electronic Sweepstakes operations within the city limits of…
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Paris to Ban Cars From Large Portion of the Seine
One of Paris’s most iconic features is set to get a makeover, clearing the way for more joggers and bicyclists and eliminating car traffic altogether. CityLab reports that the banks of the Seine will be car-free by the summer of next year. Cars are already banned on a good portion of its left bank, but…
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Santa Barbara Remains Strong in Face of Drought
With the crippling drought affecting California, residents are being asked to take as many steps as possible to conserve water. From checking appliances for leaks to taking shorter showers, Californians are altering their lifestyles to reduce their water consumption. Californians have been asked to voluntarily reduce water consumption by 20% since July, but have managed…
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Carpet Replacement at the Dome of the Rock May Have Covered up Secrets From the Bible
Muslims and Jews are at odds, again, over one of the most significant religious locations in the world — the Dome of the Rock. This time, it’s a result of a remodeling project that some say could actually have covered up hidden secrets from the Bible. What began as a routine carpet replacement project now…
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What Did These Yale Researchers Find Out About Teen Vaping?
Vaping, or the use of electronic cigarettes as an alternative to smoking, is catching on all across the United States. Current estimates from the Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association state that there are around four million Americans now using e-cigs and similar devices. Yet health officials and other researchers have expressed concern that vapor cigarettes…
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Wisconsin Father Faces Nearly a Decade in Prison for Shipping Marijuana Through UPS
Most people expect that when they ship something, the shipping company will have restrictions on what can and cannot be transported; the U.S. Postal Service, for example, has some pretty strict rules regarding live animals in the mail, while most car shipping services typically refuse to transport a vehicle if it contains more than 100…
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Can Chiropractic Adjustments Improve Your Love Life?
Chiropractic care offers several advantages: it can relieve pain, improve athletic performance, and even help people cope with certain debilitating diseases. In fact, more than 35% of chiropractic patients receive care for upper or lower back pain. In one study, nationally competing judo athletes showed a 16% improvement in grip strength after receiving only three…
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With a Restraining Order and a $1 Million Settlement, Pamela Anderson Has Divorced Rick Salomon — Again
Actress Pamela Anderson and professional poker player Rick Salomon have filed for divorce — for the second time. Anderson and Salomon, both 47, released a statement on Wednesday, April 29, following the finalization of their divorce, which occurred that Monday. “Public divorces can be harsh and cruel,” the statement reads, “we apologize to our families…