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A bar in London is offering “puptails”, including a “bloodhound Mary” or “barkarita”, to dogs. The dog drinks, which are alcohol-free, also include a “howlapaw sling” of raw carrot juice or a “great expawlor” tray full of shots of apple and raw beet juices. Owners and their dogs at the Barkney Wick centre in Hackney Wick can also share “lick & mix” treats.
Bezos flight teen had never used Amazon
The Dutch teenager who rode with former Jeff Bezos on Blue Origin’s first manned flight told the Amazon chief executive that he wasn’t a customer. “I told Jeff, like, I've actually never bought something from Amazon,” said 18-year-old Dutch physics student Oliver Daemen. He says the billionaire replied: “Oh, wow, it’s a long time ago I heard someone say that.”
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Restaurant launches deep-fried lasagne burger
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