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Topless Baristas Have Taken Over Washington State – and Not All Locals Are Happy
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If you go to grab a cup of coffee in Spokane, Washington, you might run
into baristas who look a little...different. In a new video, restaurant
guide Zagat explores the rising trend of topless drive-through coffee
shops in Washington state, where baristas at cafés like Bare Beans
Espresso and Smokin’ Hot Espresso will serve up your caffeine fix sans
clothes...More... |
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Meet the Nudists Willing to Sue Their City for the Right to Get Naked
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If you want to lead a nudist lifestyle, there are worse places to do it
than Huntington Beach, California. The coastal city in Orange County
has nice weather, miles of beachfront, and year-round sunshine. There’s
just one catch: The "powers that be" in Southern California aren’t
exactly pro-nude. Over the years, nude beaches across the region have
been stripped of...More... |
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Pilwarren Maslin Beach Nude Games attract hundreds of competitors who dare to bare all
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More than 300 people have bared it all at the Pilwarren Maslin Beach
Nude Games on South Australia’s southern coast. Hosted by the local
nudist community, the event attracts people from around Australia to
compete in a range of novelty sports including three-legged and sack
races, as well as water balloon throwing. Participants can also enter
competitions to claim...More... |
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Iran's President visits Italy: Nude statues
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An imposing equestrian statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius
dominated the room where Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Iranian
President Hassan Rouhani met on Monday. But Rouhani could not admire
some of the other masterpieces at Rome's world-famous Capitoline
Museums, which hosted the meeting. The museum's naked statues, including
a...More... |
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This week in history: Jan. 25-31
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Here’s what happened this week in history in the Ozarks. Jan. 25, 1948:
A memorial book exhibit was on display at the Springfield Public
Library. Librarian Harriet Horine noted that people wanting to honor the
memory of deceased loved ones by giving something enduring were
donating books to libraries. The custom was gaining favor throughout the
country. Springfield’s...More... |
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Drop the Bikini? How to Enjoy Co-ed Nude Spas - and Expand Your Cultural Bravery
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"You cannot wear a swimsuit in here," said the nude man to the three of
us bikini-clad women. "This is not America." Our jaws dropped. My
immediate thought was this had to be some crass joke. While I had come
to expect some nudity in European spas, after five years living abroad, I
had never known it to be mandatory. But as my two Canadian friends and I
ventured...More... |
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15th Annual "No Pants" BART Ride Day
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The whole point is for 600+ people to ride BART (and then Muni) without
any pants (wearing interesting undies and colorful socks) and to keep a
straight face and act completely normal. The event which takes place in
over 15 countries around the world is hosted by prank collective Improv
Everywhere. Requirements for Participation: 1) Willing to take pants
off on subway...More... |
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Sunbathers want clothing-optional area at Wasaga Beach
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A group of bathers is looking for a secluded spot along Wasaga Beach to
enjoy nature "as God created them." That's according to Wasaga Bares, a
naturist group that formed more than a decade ago, and has come to the
municipality looking for support in their effort to convince the
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to set aside a portion of the
provincial park as ...More... |
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The Questions I Asked Myself Before My First Polar 'Bare' Plunge At 59
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As I opened my window blinds on Sunday morning, January 3, 2016, I
found myself humming the Rocky theme song. I knew it was going to be one
of those days that took me way out of my comfort zone, and I was
nervous but very excited. I was heading down to Gunnison Beach in Sandy
Hook, New Jersey to participate in the annual "Polar Bare Plunge." Yes,
you...More... |
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Australia's oldest nudist club invites new members to get back to nature
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Sydney has a long and rich history of nudism, and you can still find
beaches to the north and south of the city dedicated to enjoying your
leisure time in your birthday suit. But members of the Heritage
Australia Nudists Club say there is more to this way of life than just
enjoying the sun and sand. The club is believed to be the oldest nudist
club in Australia, starting in 1949...More... |
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According To A New Study, Scientists Say Women Need To Stop Wearing Their Bras Immediately.
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To wear a bra or not...that is the question! Do you wear a bra for
esthetic or health reasons? There is actually a "National No Bra Day"
that occurred on October 13th; the point of this nutty sounding day had
the serious purpose of promoting breast cancer awareness and raising
funds for research. Speaking of research, a study was done by...More... |
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Nudists Save Sinking Boat at Yacht Race
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Ah, a yacht race. Oh, we're taking on water—and being rescued by
nudists. Such was the experience of yacht-racing fans whose small wooden
boat began sinking near the popular "Sydney to Hobart" race on Boxing
Day in Australia, the Telegraph reports. Once yachts departed to start
the race, a few of the event's 600,000 spectators noticed the vessel
approaching...More... |
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We Interviewed the Photographer Whose Nude Photos Are Shocking Denmark
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Denmark is famed for its stunning women and their insouciance about
nudity. The Nordic nation has long shrugged off sexual conventions,
setting a carefree standard for the rest of Scandinavia. So it's
surprising that Danish photographer Mathilde Grafström sparked a media
firestorm when she attempted to show some of her recent work in
Copenhagen’s...More... |
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Naked truth of life drawing
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In a world obsessed with body image, staring at naked women for hours
on end may not seem the obvious solution to improving self-confidence.
But a new study suggests that attending life-drawing classes can make
people feel better about their own size and shape because they present a
more realistic image of a natural body. Anglia Ruskin University asked
138...More... |
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Inside Sunsport Gardens, a proud community of nudists
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Driving along the dirt roads that lead to Sunsport Gardens resort in
Loxahatchee Groves, the area seems like any other camp site covered in
thick subtropical foliage of bamboo and palm trees. But when visitors
reach the front entrance, they’re greeted by a sign they won’t find in
many other places: "Nudity is EXPECTED." In the spotlight after a recent...More... |
