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Paris tackles rudeness to tourists with new manual
June 19, 2013
PARIS (Reuters) – One of the world’s most visited cities but also famous for its rudeness, Paris has embarked on a campaign to improve its ...
$90 for a cup of coffee: world’s most expensive blend is defecated from an animal
The Paradoxurus, aka, the world’s most exclusive barista (Wikicommons)Coffee snobs can now take it to a whole new level. The world’s most expensive cup of ...
Cool heat maps show world’s most dangerous weather hot spots
Click map to enlarge (John Nelson/IDV Solutions) A series of stunning heat maps—created by a man who’s probably a little better with Excel than you ...
U.S. patent case climaxes with win for Canadian vibrator maker
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Couples in the United States looking to spice up their sex lives will have to do without certain adult toys after a ...
Jury finds no negligence in trial over man’s 8-month erection
By Myles Miller WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) – A jury on Monday cleared a doctor of negligence in a lawsuit filed by a Delaware truck driver ...
Royal baby to give almost £240 million bump to British economy
By Belinda Goldsmith LONDON (Reuters) – From Union Jack booties to “Born to Rule” sleepwear, the British royal family has joined retailers in offering baby ...
Famed Milwaukee tavern rehangs bras on ceiling
By Brendan O’Brien MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – Standing on a foot ladder, Jeff Scanell bent down, pinched his girlfriend’s red lace brassiere between his thumb and ...
Morris the cat runs for mayor of Mexican city
MEXICO CITY (AP) — This mayoral hopeful in Mexico promises to eat, sleep most of the day and donate his leftover litter to fill potholes. ...
Bear with head stuck in jar is rescued in Pa.
JAMISON CITY, Pa. (AP) — Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a ...
Zimbabwe may have to field two goalkeepers in qualifier
CAPE TOWN (Reuters)- Cash-strapped Zimbabwe may have to field two goalkeepers in their 2014 World Cup soccer qualifier against Guinea in Conakry on Sunday. A ...
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