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Leslie Nielsen lets rip a final joke

Actor Leslie Nielsen is buried in Fort Lauderdale's in Evergreen Cemetery. Nielsen's gravestone says "Let 'er rip," a reference to Nielsen's use of fart jokes and whoopie cushions. (Amy Beth Bennett, Sun Sentinel)

Leslie Nielsen lets rip a final joke

Leslie Nielsen couldn't resist one last joke.



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Michael Mayo: Gov. Scott's drug-testing approach unfair, inconsistent

If Gov. Rick Scott's goal is to make sure people who get state money don't spend it on illegal drugs, he's got a long way to go. So far, his...

Michael Turnbell, on Transportation

Michael Turnbell, on Transportation:

Bailey Road construction delayed by drainage redesign

Q: Bailey Road between Northwest 64th Avenue and State Road 7 in North Lauderdale and Tamarac is a disaster. I live on the Tamarac side....

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