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    Do you wipe your dog's feet when it comes into the house from outdoors?

    My wife always insists that our dog's feet must be wiped with a damp cloth when it comes inside, even if it is not muddy outside. I do it (except when she's not in the house) because it is easier to do it than argue about it, but it seems like a very weird thing to do. I suspect we are just...
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    Do you wipe your dog's feet when it comes into the house from outdoors?

    My wife always insists that our dog's feet must be wiped with a damp cloth when it comes inside, even if it is not muddy outside. I do it (except when she's not in the house) because it is easier to do it than argue about it, but it seems like a very weird thing to do. I suspect we are just...
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    Are there any good exercises to reduce the risk of altitude sickness?

    I am going backpacking in the Colorado Rockies this July. The last time I was in the Rockies, I got pretty bad altitude sickness. This time, I will be going straight from the airport to the trail. Between now and then I am planning to bicycle an average of an hour a day to improve my CV...
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    Are there any decent places for serious hiking in the Chicago area?

    I've lived in the Chicago area for 20 years and haven't yet found any decent places for serious hiking, and it is really depressing me. Here are the criteria I want to meet. Within about 200 miles of where I live (northern suburbs of Chicago). Long enough for an all-day hike. Doesn't cross...
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