They waddle down to the water to wash off the rust-colored guano that stains their pelts and produces a pungent odor that within days becomes expected with each landing.

FORBES: Go with the Floe

After a round on the inflatable floating trampoline, jet-powered surfboards or James Bond-style underwater "sea bobs, " whoever's lucky enough to commandeer the master cabin can wash off in what Connor believes is the world's first yacht-board aromatherapy shower.

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"It is not worth pre-salting at the moment as the current rain will wash it off the highway, as the rain turns to snow we will treat and monitor those areas affected, " the statement said.

BBC: Gritter in Bath

GARCIA-NAVARRO: Before the offensive, Zianet used to put makeup on at night and wash it off in the morning before heading into work.

NPR: Iraqi Army Eases Militias' Grip on Women in Basra