Today's Headlines

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Don't panic. I'm told that stuff falling from the sky is called "rain," and is not uncommon in other areas, where it seldom causes wrecks or massive traffic tie-ups. Some people even have special coats for this "rain," which enables them to walk or even ride their bikes without melting.

By Ted Rogers

9:41 AM PDT on October 11, 2012

Don’t panic. I’m told that stuff falling from the sky is called “rain,” and is not uncommon in other areas, where it seldom causes wrecks or massive traffic tie-ups. Some people even have special coats for this “rain,” which enables them to walk or even ride their bikes without melting.

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