The nickel passed to Walton's sister, Melva Givens, after experts said the odd date on the coin suggested it was a fake.

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One set of clients, she reports, finally decided if they died together (say, in an auto accident) on a date with an even number, the child would be raised by one set of grandparents, and if they died on an odd-numbered date, by the other.

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To date, apart from the odd minor traffic accident with other road users, the Chinese troops keep themselves to themselves.

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McIlroy's only negative press to date has come via the odd misjudged quote -- which can be explained as a byproduct of his youthful exuberance and refreshing honesty in interviews -- and though he has earned plaudits for keeping his feet on the ground, Martin says there is no guarantee how he'll react if he reaches the level of fame Woods currently orbits.

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While the source is questionable (I had never visited, much less heard of it before today) and the timing odd (would NBC really can Leno without an end date?), the news would come as little surprise if it proved true.

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If he wanted to set up a play date with another child, he would give the mother his email address and phone number, but felt odd asking for contact details in return, as he didn't want her to think he was hitting on her.

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