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The unmentionables: Burt Reynolds in Cosmo

The unmentionables: Burt Reynolds in Cosmo

Reynolds was filling in for Johnny Carson (ask your grandparents) one night when his guest, Helen Gurley Brown, the editor of Cosmopolitan asked if he'd pose. Paul Newman had already said 'no.'
by Bob Collins

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NTSB report blames pilot in helicopter crash that injured 3

NTSB report blames pilot in helicopter crash that injured 3

The pilot and two medical staff were enroute to pick up a patient at night at Douglas County Hospital in deteriorating weather. But when the pilot couldn't see the airport, he executed a procedure to go around and make another try.
by Bob Collins

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An Iowa hat spat

There's something about local politics that brings out the children in adults. In Waterloo, Iowa, Dwayne Eilers showed up to to speak at the public comment period of the Waterloo City Council meeting and almost got himself arrested for not taking off his hat.
by Bob Collins

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Who killed Shyra?

Who killed Shyra?

Let there be a special place in hell for the people who kill a dog.
by Bob Collins

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Locomotive for sale: $4

Locomotive for sale: $4

Eau Claire has a tough decision to make. Should it dig into the community couch cushions for the $4 it'll take to buy Soo Line #2719, currently at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth.
by Bob Collins

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