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1:00 pm
Mon December 19, 2011

Kim's Death Met With Joy, Concern In Koreatown

Los Angeles is home to a huge Korean community. News of Kim Jong Il's death is being greeted with a mix of joy and concern about the future.

The Two-Way
12:55 pm
Mon December 19, 2011

Scientists Pinpoint Source Of Stonehenge's Inner Stones

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The sun rises behind Stonehenge as revellers celebrate the pagan festival of 'Summer Solstice' in 2010.

It took scientists nine months, but they are now sure the inner stones of Stonehenge came from Pembrokeshire, Wales, about 160 miles from the Stonehenge site.

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The Two-Way
12:25 pm
Mon December 19, 2011

Don't Panic, It Wasn't Lil' Kim

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In case anyone's confused. Kim Jong Il is at left. And Lil' Kim is still with us.

Originally published on Mon December 19, 2011 12:28 pm

Just the headline of this Buzz Feed post made us laugh.

"25 People Who Thought Lil Kim Died."

It's funny either way:

-- If some folks were confused by the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.

-- Or if they were just making mischief.

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The Two-Way
12:01 pm
Mon December 19, 2011

Report: So Far, 2011 Safest Year On Record For Air Travel

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An airplane takes off.

2011 is shaping up to be the safest on record for airline travel, according to analysis of United Nations data by a trade group.

The International Air Transport Association reports that January to November of 2011 are the safest months on record since the U.N. started keeping data in 1945. The 11-month period has also seen a 22 percent improvement in safety from last year.

The Los Angeles Times reports:

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Shots - Health Blog
11:32 am
Mon December 19, 2011

Second Neti-Pot Death From Amoeba Prompts Tap-Water Warning

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Keep that tap water — and amoebas — out of your neti pot.

Washing noses with neti pots or squeeze bottles has become increasingly popular as a home remedy for colds, allergies and sinus trouble. But it's not such a great remedy if it kills you.

Now that two people have died from infection with brain-eating amoebas after using neti pots, doctors are warning: do not put tap water up your nose.

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