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'Energy boosting' eel drink goes on sale for Japan's hot summer

It's the hottest season of the year in Japan, and that means it's eel season. So, bottom's up!

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Major league tips for drought-proof lawns

Home turf means something different to David R. Mellor than to most gardeners.

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Fish pedicures: Carp rid human feet of scaly skin

Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your tootsies in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away.

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Seattle sells loos on eBay

Seattle's five problem-plagued public toilets could be yours if you're flush.

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Jailhouse chic jolts Japan

Japan's latest trendy fashion comes from a place most high-end shoppers wouldn't go looking: a jailhouse.

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Airlines to begin selling ads on boarding passes

Luggage? Got it. Boarding pass? Check. Ads on boarding pass to help beleaguered airline industry pay for expensive fuel? Check.

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South Pacific island mulls nationwide ban on tobacco

Canadian smokers who think their country's anti-tobacco laws are tough might want to cast a glance at the tiny South Pacific island of Niue.

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UK court rules Pringles are potato-light, tax-free

Britain's High Court has ruled that Pringles are not a potato snack, and thus are not subject to value-added tax.

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