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No, the town of Boring wasn't named such because it was a dull place to be

No, the town of Boring wasn't named such because it was a dull place to be

No, the town of Boring wasn't named such because it was a dull place to be

The town was actually named after a Civil War veteran who settled in the area during the 1800s. But the name isn't the most interesting thing about its history.

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Missing Missouri ER doctor, Idaho native found dead

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Canada will soon begin printing warning labels on individual cigarettes

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No, Trump Bucks aren’t legal currency

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Yes, New York City is sinking

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