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Friday, April 1, 2016

Headlines that could have been published on April 1

You can't make this stuff up...

College Will No Longer Ask Students to Examine One Another's Vaginas 

Woman discovers 'boyfriend' of two years is woman when she removes blindfold during sex


No Turkish fabric to make anti-Turkish T-shirts, say Russian designers
Sanctions imposed after downing of military plane are hindering production of patriotic garments, reports The Moscow Times


Thai Man May Go to Prison for Insulting King’s Dog


Driving instructors 'may offer lessons in return for sex', Netherlands government confirms
The practice, known as 'ride for a ride', has been deemed 'legal but undesirable'

Mexico City officially changes its name to – Mexico City
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