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New Orleans Is Trying To Avoid Pulling 40 Tons Of Mardi Gras Beads Out Of Drains

After workers pulled more than 40 tons of Mardi Gras beads out of New Orleans' storm drains, the city decided to take action. They've installed "gutter buddies" to keep carnival detritus out of the drainage system.

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