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Need A Lift? See Japan's New 'Branomics Bra'
()A lingerie company says the bra has a "growth strategy" to help bust Japan's inflation problem.
Just In Case: Cruise Line Insured Against Loch Ness Monster
Jacobite Cruises is now insured against damage, however unlikely, from "Nessie."
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Freaky Friday: Autonomous Tissue Grabbers Are On Their Way()
April 26, 2013 Scientists have deployed hundreds of tiny, experimental robots to help with biopsies. They're as small as a speck of dust. They look like tiny ninja throwing stars. And researchers use magnets to retrieve them.
The Two-Way
Have You Seen Me? Giant Styrofoam Head Found()
April 25, 2013 A huge plastic foam head floated up to a startled Marist College crew team practicing on the Hudson River this week. No one has come forward to claim it.
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Bacteria On Dog Lovers' Skin Reveal Their Affection ()
April 18, 2013 Dog owners have similar germs growing on their skin: a signature blend of bacteria from canines' tongues and paws. Scientists couldn't find an analogous signature for cat owners. Perhaps cats are just being selfish.
The Two-Way
A Blooming Mistake: Irish James Joyce Coin Misquotes Author()
April 11, 2013 The Irish Central Bank announced the launch of a limited-edition coin to honor the Irish writer. When the error was pointed out, the bank put it down to "artistic representation," and said it would continue with the sale of the coin.
The Two-Way
No April Fool's Joke: Samoa Air Charges Passengers By Weight()
April 2, 2013 The airline says it's a fairer system that saves some passengers money. The news comes just days after an economist in Norway argued that charging passengers by weight would benefit them in the long run.




