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DORCHESTER, England, April 3 (UPI) -- A British author who admitted to taking pebbles from a South Coast beach could face a fine of nearly $4,000.
Ian McEwan said he took pebbles from the Dorset beach as part of the research for his latest book, "On Chesil Beach," The Telegraph reported Tuesday.
However, Chesil Beach is protected by the British government as a site of special scientific interest, and hefty fines are imposed for anyone caught taking even a single pebble from the beach.
"Anyone removing pebbles could face a fine of up to £2,000," which equals $3,950, said educational organizer Hazel Griffiths.
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SECAUCUS, N.J., May 29 (UPI) --
Field Station: Dinosaurs, a theme park featuring 31 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, opened to the public during the weekend in Secaucus, N.J.
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MIAMI, May 29 (UPI) --
A witness said a naked man who bit off parts of another man's face in Miami growled with pieces of flesh in his mouth before police fatally shot the attacker.
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SANTA ANA, Calif., May 29 (UPI) --
This year's batch of new frozen treats includes an ice cream "Brrrger" being tested by Carl's Jr. in California.
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NEW YORK, May 29 (UPI) --
Oil prices topped $91 a barrel of crude Tuesday morning with equities higher in Asia and Europe.
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