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From sprouting a little scruff to going straight-up Zach Galifianakis, there’s good reason to take a break from your razor…
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Though it may sound like one, this is no joke: Two miniature horses trotted into a hospital. Doctors and patients…
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Ice bucket challenges get cool for charity
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In New York City, more crazy claims against charter schools
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