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I saw an airplane flying a “Jesus Sucks” banner over the harbour

jesussucksDear Urban Decoder: I saw an airplane flying a “Jesus Sucks” banner over the harbour. What was that about, and does it break any rules?—Rainey Howard, Swansea

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The zoo has a new exhibit where you can touch stingrays

Dear Urban Decoder: The zoo has a new exhibit where you can touch stingrays. Isn’t that dangerous?—Alexis Brebner, East York

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Did Honest Ed actually have a potato effigy of himself at his funeral?

Did Honest Ed actually have a potato effigy of himself at his funeral?—Alan Gasser, Roncesvalles

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If I leave something in a cab, can the driver charge a fare to return it?

If I leave something in a cab, can the driver charge a fare to return it?—Marc Josephson, Brampton

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Why does my cellphone get such good reception in the underground PATH downtown?

Why does my cellphone get such good reception in the underground PATH downtown, but not in the subway?—Ivan Marks, Liberty Village

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What’s the deal with Captain John’s, the restaurant-on-a-boat at Yonge and Queens Quay?

Dear Urban Decoder: What’s the deal with Captain John’s, the restaurant-on-a-boat at Yonge and Queens Quay? I’ve never seen anybody go in or come out.—Karen Lin, DOWNTOWN

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Someone told me that all those liquids and gels discarded at Pearson’s security checkpoints go to charity

Someone told me that all those liquids and gels discarded at Pearson’s security checkpoints go to charity. Is this true?—Frances Agnew, Rosedale

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I’ve noticed many squirrels, especially around U of T and Queen’s Park, with large bald areas

Over the past few years, I’ve noticed many squirrels, especially around U of T and Queen’s Park, with large bald areas. What’s wrong with them?—Sarah Bratanek, The Annex

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How many security cameras are there in downtown Toronto?

How many security cameras are there in downtown Toronto? What happens to the footage? —Marie Kim, Birchcliff

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We’ve had a couple of years with the suicide prevention barrier along the Bloor viaduct

We’ve had a couple of years with the suicide prevention barrier along the Bloor viaduct. So who was right? The city, which said it would cut overall suicides, or the critics, who said suicidal people would just go somewhere else?—Gary Krupa, Midtown

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What’s up with all the “Firkin” pubs?

Dear Urban Decoder: What’s up with all the “Firkin” pubs?—James Patel, Moore Park

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Am I imagining it, or do fire trucks sound different these days?

Am I imagining it, or do fire trucks sound different these days?—BENOÎT MARTEL, WEXFORD

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Is it typical for parking lots to change their rates hourly?

Is it typical for parking lots to change their rates hourly? Is there a limit to what they can charge? —Lisa Carter, Oakville

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I’ve tried everything to dissuade raccoons from attacking my green bins

I’ve tried everything to dissuade raccoons from attacking my green bins—to no avail. Any suggestions? —Nigel Howard, Seaton Village

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Why does the Idomo guy have such a long beard?

Why does the Idomo guy have such a long beard?—Alana Shin, Port Credit

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