It’s against the law to stare at the mayor of Paris.

Flossing your teeth can add as long as one year to your life. Gum disease can lead to inflammation throughout your body.

Beets are good to eat in the spring because they are very cleansing.

Although it is possible for marriage to take place without both parties appearing before authorities, Montana is the only state that allows proxy marriages with neither person required to appear.

There is no such thing as a hot water heater.

This article appears in June 1 • 2007.

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