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June 25, 2008
Italian architect David Fisher said Tuesday he plans to build a third rotating tower in New York. The first two under construction would soon rise in Dubai and Moscow. Fisher disclosed he was inspired to build one while atop a friend's apartment in Manhattan as he imagined a structure which would permit New Yorkers and their visitors a view of the East River and the Hudson River.
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June 16, 2008
Topics lottery, window, linda, electricity, rain, lightning, teenager, foot, play, hand, health, girl and hospital
A 16-year-old girl survived being struck by lightning and won lottery the following day. BreAnna Helsel was at her family's Blanchard home was watching thunderstorms on June 6. Rain was entering through an open kitchen window and just as she was about to close the window, she got hit by lightning.
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February 26, 2008
Topics shoes, boots, dogs, police, spring, sheep, fashion, match, blue, foot, beer and germany
In an effort to minimize the number of paw injuries in its canine force, police officials in Germany have mandated that all 20 members start wearing shoes. The German and Belgian shepherds of Dusseldorf police are currently being trained to walk in plastic fiber shoes designed by Wilhelm Fennen. Spokesman Andre Hartwich isn't sure if the dogs like wearing the new boots, but says the canine unit would have to get used to it.
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February 6, 2008
Contrary to popular beliefs that high heels pose danger to women's health. An Italian doctor suggests that wearing sexy heels could even improve women's sex life. By helping improve pelvic floor muscles, Dr. Maria Cerruto, a urologist and self-professed lover of high heels, says 2-inch high heels can improve sexual performance.
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January 29, 2008
A man suspected of theft was found clinging to a rail after impaling his feet onto a spiked fence while trying to escape from guards. According to reports, Mthandani Nqetho managed to free one foot, but was unable to reach the other foot, hence leaving him dangling on the fence.
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