It’s one of those medical anomalies that nobody can really explain: Longitudinal studies have consistently shown that people who don’t consume any alcohol at all tend to die before people who do.
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SYDNEY (Reuters) - A Russian circus has been forced to cancel an act in which a woman swallows a live fish and regurgitates it after Australian officials deemed it cruel.
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Mystery eye problem at dairy show caused by cow urine
SYDNEY (Reuters) - The cause of a mystery eye ailment that struck about 50 visitors to a dairy pavilion at an agricultural show in Australia has been traced -- to cow urine.
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Farmer's 24 hour milk filling station a hit
BERLIN (Reuters) - A German dairy farmer has come up with a novel way to drum up new business -- he opened a "milk filling station."
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Chinese Way of Life During the Early 1900s
Ever wonder what life was like in China during the early 1900s? This link will show some incredible images of China during the 1900s. Enjoy!
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The Man of the Mist
It's provided millions of tourists with a spectacular view of Niagara Falls...but who's driving the boat?
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Gamer suspended over name of W.Va. town: Fort Gay
By VICKI SMITH
2010-09-08T11:15:26Z
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. and Xbox Live are apologizing to a West Virginia town and a 26-year-old gamer accused of violating the online gaming service's code of conduct by declaring he's from Fort Gay....
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Parole Board shoots down Mark Chapman
The sixth time wasn't the charm for the man who killed John Lennon
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Britney Spears in Manga Costume
American superstar Britney Spears has been featured on the cover of a UK based POP magazine with a Japanese manga inspired theme. The photos of Britney wearing a blue dress and red backpack is based on the provocative manga series called “My Wife Is A Grade Schooler.”
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A class to die for: Zombies 101 at U. Baltimore
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2010-09-07T14:59:29Z
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Call it Zombies 101....
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Vuvuzelas banned from European soccer competition
BERNE (Reuters) - Vuvuzelas have been kicked out of European competitions after UEFA said that the controversial plastic trumpets drowned out supporters and detracted from the emotion of the game.
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Proposed slogan: 'Low pants, no chance'
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2010-09-07T19:42:08Z
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- A Baton Rouge Metro Council member wants the parish to support a public awareness campaign against men who wear their pants so low that their boxer shorts show. Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle has a slogan for the campaign: "Low pants, no chance."...
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Ky. farmer claims some corn popped on the stalk
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2010-09-07T20:09:14Z
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (AP) -- A Hardin County farmer said that some ears among his feed corn rows popped on the stalk in a phenomenon that agricultural experts believe is associated with irregular rainfall and high heat....
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Bobcat climbing power pole starts 5-acre fire
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2010-09-07T19:16:39Z
PIRU, Calif. (AP) -- A bobcat climbing a power pole got electrocuted and sparked a five-acre brush fire in California's Ventura County. County fire Capt. Dan Preston told the Ventura County Star that the bobcat was apparently chasing an owl or another bird when it touched the power lines, caught fire and fell to the ground in a rural area near Piru....
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A hoax? Joaquin Phoenix film gets viewers guessing
VENICE (Reuters) - Whether a hoax or not, a new documentary about Joaquin Phoenix and his transition from acclaimed, brooding actor to bearded, shambolic hip-hop wannabe has captivated viewers at the Venice film festival.
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Giant hay bale kills former ELO cellist
LONDON (Reuters) - A giant bale of hay has killed a founding member of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) band after it tumbled down a hill and crashed into his van.
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Jaguar dumps swimmer after anti-gay tweet
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Luxury car maker Jaguar has cut its sponsorship of star Australia swimmer Stephanie Rice, a triple Olympic gold medalist, after she sent a tweet using an anti-gay slur.
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Britney Spears in Manga Costume
American superstar Britney Spears has been featured on the cover of a UK based POP magazine with a Japanese manga inspired theme. The photos of Britney wearing a blue dress and red backpack is based on the provocative manga series called “My Wife Is A Grade Schooler.”
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A perfect Daily Mail headline
A dangerous criminal who has no legal right to be in Britain has gone on the run after a judge ruled that to detain him would violate his human rights.
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