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Washing took off in the Edo period, which began at the start of the 17th century.
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The study, published in the latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, specifically looked at pools in Atlanta, but the researchers say such contamination is likely a widespread problem in U.S. pools, thanks to swimmers not washing themselves off before taking a dip.
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The company showed off internet-enabled washing machines, refrigerators and ovens at CES. Some of the products will be out on the market later this year, but they will feature only limited versions of consumer-alert systems, said Steinkuhl, LG's product insight manager.
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City officials are asking residents to turn off their sprinkler systems and postpone washing dishes and clothes, according to a message on the city government's website.
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Justin wasn't potty trained, and he had unusual repetitive behaviors, such as switching lights on and off for extended periods of time, or washing his hands over and over.
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The spread of skimming wheat off the water followed the same pattern as the spread of potato washing.
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While LG was discussing washing machines and other smart appliances, we couldn't take our eyes off the 55-inch OLED display sitting on the side of the stage.
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This is true buying a PC in an electronics store, a washing machine in a white goods store and even was true buying an espresso maker being flogged off cheap in a supermarket.
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He said small changes like showering instead of taking a bath, turning the tap off while brushing teeth or using a full load instead of a half load in washing machines could make a difference.
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