Landmark Tower the tallest unfinished Las Vegas structure
AP reports Landmark Tower in Las Vegas stands as Nevada’s tallest unoccupied structure. Begun in 1941 and halted since 1962 amid lawsuits and funding woes, the mushroom shaped tower was planned as a 140 room hotel with a dome restaurant. Architects say it remains 8 percent complete at about $5 million, with six more months needed per promoters.
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Tourists blamed less for litter says national survey
A United Press International report notes tourists are not the main litter culprits, with a KAB survey showing residents cause most litter. Fines vary by state up to 1000 dollars, while California and New York impose smaller caps. The study finds 60,000 fines totaling over 200,000 dollars, and locals are blamed most for highway debris.
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First Skydiving Experience Terrifies Yet Rewards
A Virginia skydiving adventure details a nervous first jump from a tiny plane near Richmond. The narrator describes the fear, the backup gear, and the moment of release, then the tranquil canopy ride and spectacular ground view as relief and awe converge.
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New Zealand Fruit Men Declare War On Opossum
Auckland residents and fruit farmers wage a campaign against the Australian marsupial blamed for orchard and garden damage. A local Auckland couple befriended a possum named Tayler, feeding it and letting it linger at their seaside cottage, drawing media interest and prompting debate over wildlife control and human tolerance.
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