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Jun
12
2009

Venice is successfully converting people from drinking bottled water back to tap water - even offering discounts on carbonators for those who like it fizzy!

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Dec
3
2008

One of the highest tides in its history brought Venice to a virtual halt, rekindling a debate over a plan to build moveable flood barriers in an effort to save the lagoon city from high tides.

City officials said the tide peaked at 61 inches (156 centimeters), well past the 40-inch (110-centimeter) flood mark, as strong winds pushed the sea into the city.

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